Mary Cummins, Real Estate Appraiser, Animal Advocates, Los Angeles, California

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton's Home in Hollywood Hills, Bird Land 1985-1990 by Mary Cummins


Dolly Parton was my neighbor on Thrasher Avenue in Los Angeles, California from 1985 to 1990. She bought the home at 9196 Thrasher which at that time was a two story, 3 beds, 3.5 baths with a pool and jacuzzi. It had amazing city, mountain views and was located at the end of a cul--de-sac. She bought the home in the name of her and her husband's name, no holding company. Image above is ad from 1995. Below is the ad which ran right before she bought the home in 1985. All the MLS photos are of course gone.


She remodeled the interior and added a deck. Below is the permit.




She first put it on the market in 1988. I think there wasn't enough privacy or maybe she just didn't use it enough. I went to the open house. She'd redone the interior in all pastels like pastel peach, pink and maybe even blue. It was very pretty. She had little lawn ornament animals in a front yard area. Below is a 1988 ad from June Scott real estate agent to the stars. 



One night around 1989 or so my other neighbor's house was on fire. Her name was Inga Burke an older woman from Germany. Late at night Dolly and Dean were driving down the street to go home. They saw Inga's garage on fire and banged on her door to wake her up. Inga later told me that she thought it was a Dolly Parton impersonator so she didn't open the door. Then Inga smelled smoke. Thankfully Dolly and Dean had already called the fire department who came and put out the fire. Thank god they did because there were trees all over that property. The house didn't burn but the garage and Inga's car were totalled. 

I saw Dolly and Dean a few times driving up and down the street. They were always very nice. They bought the house for $750,000 December 1985 and sold it for $1,200,000 March 1990. 

Mary Cummins of Cummins Real Estate is a certified residential licensed appraiser in Los Angeles, California. Mary Cummins is licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate appraisers and has over 35 years of experience.


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Friday, August 10, 2012

Ricardo Montalban home in Los Angeles California by Mary Cummins real estate appraiser

Ricardo Montalban, actor, Montalban House, 1423 Oriole

I lived at 9170 Thrasher Avenue from 1965 to about 1982 or so. Above and behind us was a large lot that had a home which had been torn down years earlier. I used to skateboard in the empty pool. Supposedly a few hippy families lived there together for a while until the home burned down and they razed it.

The first time I met Ricardo Montalban was at the Beverly Hills YMCA when I was seven. He used to swim there after swim team practice when they had masters swim time. He always wore a bathing cap to swim obviously because he wore a hairpiece. He swam to help with his back issues caused from a deformed back and an injury which made one leg 6-8 inches shorter than the other. I also used to see him at our church St. Victor's in West Hollywood and sometimes Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. This was before I ever heard of him as an actor. I didn't realize he was an actor until "Fantasy Island" which was one of my grandmother's favorite show besides "The Love Boat." Otherwise I'd only seen him in those Chrysler "corinthian leather" commercials.

Ricardo Montalban home 1423 Oriole

 

Ricardo Montalban home 1423 Oriole

 

Ricardo Montalban home 1423 Oriole

He bought the lot behind us and built a modern home. The home is called the "Montalban House" and was designed by Ricardo Legorreta in 1986. After he'd lived there a few years he tried to plant ivy and ice plant on the hill to keep it from eroding. He also laid out chain link to stop the erosion. I wanted to go up there and tell him that, that wouldn't hold the hill but I thought for sure he'd consulted with some expert. Needless to say his hill came down on our road and parking area cracking my windshield and messing up my front spoiler of my car.

This is the history of the home. It was built in 1986. September 1991 Ricardo Montalban owned it then signed it over to a trust with his wife Georgiana. Then they gave it to their daughter Laura in 2009 when he died. Looks like she married Patrick McKillen. Then Montalban's trust signed it over completely to Patrick McKillen 11/2010 for $9M.  11/2012 it sold for $39M from one LLC to another. Below is from a listing in 2009 which expired.

 

STATUS:  Expired ADDRESS:  1423 ORIOLE DR , LOS ANGELES 90069   LP:  $14,000,000

 

   

 

RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY AREA: (3) Sunset Strip - Hollywood Hills West MLS#: 09-355665 MAP:  592/H5 BR: 6
STYLE: Architectural SUB:  PUD:  YB: 1986 BA: 5.50 (0 0 0 0)
APN: 5560-006-015 ZONE:  HOD: $0.00 STO: 2 APX SF: 6,679/AS
ADP:  VU: Yes PL: Yes APX LDM:  APX LSZ: 53,140/AS
APX ACREAGE: N/A GH: N/A FP#:  PKGT: 
HORSE PROP:  LSE: No LOP:  FUR: No PKGC:2
ELEM:  JRHS:  SRHS: 

DIRECTIONS: Sunset to Doheny to Oriole
REMARKS: The Montalban House, designed by Ricardo Legorreta, FAIA, 1986. A masterwork of cubistic forms and volumes are framed by head-on city, canyon, & ocean vus. The house reflects a spirited interplay of space, color, and light typical of Legorreta’s work. On an acre + knoll, this legendary house features 3 bdrms up + 2 bdrms dn + guest ste, den, huge LR, FDR, swimmer’s pool, large patio, and motor court for approx. 15 cars. Behind electric gates and offers total privacy. Also for Lease.  Click here to community information: schools etc.  Click here to see the Walk Score

ROOMS: Breakfast Area,Den
EQUIP: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer
AIR: Central HEAT: Central
FLOOR: Carpet,Stone LAUNDRY: Inside
FIREPL: Living Room ROOF: 
POOL: Private TENNIS: 
PARK: Garage,Gated SPA: Private
VIEW TYPE: Canyon,City Lights,Ocean WATERFRONT: 
SEC:  FIN: 
SEWER:  POSS: 
DISC: None SZONE: 
OCC/SHOW: Call LA 1 SALE TYPE: 
LAND TYPE: 

LP: $14,000,000 DOM: 150 LD: 03/16/2009 SP:  SSP:  BLOG Y/N: Yes LP/SF: $2096.12
OLP: $20,000,000 CDOM: 150 CD:  SD:  WD:  AVM Y/N: Yes SP/SF: 

 


LA1: Jan Horn DRE: 00620334
PH: 310-777-6220 CELL: 310-710-3636 FAX: 310-278-7192
LO1: Coldwell Banker-BH North PH: 310-777-6200
Email Jan Horn Jan@JanHorn.com
LA2: Helene Wayne DRE: 00627996
PH: 310-470-0928 CELL: 310-480-0055 FAX: 310-278-7192
LO2: Coldwell Banker-BH North PH: 310-777-6200 x 526
Email Helene Wayne hshermwayn@aol.com

CSO:  2.5% LT:  ER LBA:   BAC:  Yes LS:  No EO:  No PROBATE:    

Broker/Agent does not guarantee the accuracy of the square footage, lot size or other information concerning the conditions or features of the property provided by the seller or obtained from Public Records or other sources. Buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals. Copyright © 2014 by TheMLS.com. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Presented by: Mary Cummins CalBRE# AR010270

 

     

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

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Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.


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