4816 Encino Avenue
Encino, CA, 91316 $ 10,995,000
Bedrooms5 Baths6.3 Sq 12,500 Monthly Estimate*
$ 69,424
Listed by Sotheby's International Realty
for $10,995,000 with 5 bedrooms and 6 full baths, 3 half baths. This 12,500 square foot home was built in 1941 on a lot size of 1.8169.
Iconic Recording Studio* Championship-Size Tennis Court *Gym * Pool * 1.87 Acres of Lush, Private Grounds! Set behind gates in Encino's coveted Music Row, the longtime estate of legendary guitarist Steve Vai unfolds across nearly two private acres of lush, landscaped grounds. Thoughtfully expanded to over 12,500 sq. ft., the residence features five ensuite bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings, original poured-in-place terrazzo, rich acacia wood flooring, and refined architectural details throughout. The chef's kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, Carrara marble, skylight, floating steel beams, and professional-grade appliances. A dramatic step-down family room, custom bar, elegant dining room, private primary suite, and upper-level media room with kitchenette and bath create exceptional spaces for living and entertaining. The grounds are designed for privacy and resort-style living, with a pool, championship-size tennis court, gym, covered pavilion, custom pizza oven and BBQ, fountains, and mature landscaping. At the heart of the estate is the world-renowned Harmony Hut, a recording studio designed and built by Steve Vai with extraordinary attention to acoustics and sonic precision. A celebrated creative sanctuary where decades of music have been brought to life, Harmony Hut is a rare and irreplaceable offering. A truly exceptional legacy estate where architecture, nature, creativity, and modern music history converge.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 12500
Heating Central Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air
Possession Close Of Escrow
Appliances Barbecue Built-In Convection Oven Dishwasher Gas Cooktop Disposal Gas Oven Gas Range Microwave Oven Refrigerator Washer
Zoning LARA
Garage Spaces 3
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern
Pool Features In Ground
Year Built 1941
View Pool Trees/Woods
Stories Count 1
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Los Angeles
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage false
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 6
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Buyer Financing Cash
Directions White Oak to Ventura Blvd head east to Encino Ave then south to address
City Encino
Senior Community Y/N false
MLS Area ENC - Encino
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 79143
Spa Features None
Property Attached Y/N true
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
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InteriorInterior Amenities Breakfast Bar Ceiling Fan(s) Coffered Ceiling(s) Eat-in Kitchen High Ceilings Recessed Lighting Storage Bar Attic Wine Cellar
Flooring Carpet Stone Wood
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Fireplace Features Family Room Living Room
Total Stories 1
Common Walls 1 Common Wall
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Half Baths 3
1/4 Baths 0
3/4 Baths 0
Laundry Features Inside Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 5
Total Baths 9
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Fire Pit
Parking Features Concrete Door-Multi Driveway Electric Gate Garage Garage Door Opener Gated
Total Parking 10
Lot Size Area 79143
Spa false
Building Area Total 12500
Lot Dimensions 203x390
Lot Size Acres 1.8169
Lot Size Source Assessor
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* Excluded FeaturesList BySotheby's International RealtyBroker
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 9/1/2026 | $10,995,000 | | Listed Price |