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5 Beds
9 Baths
12,500 sqft

$10,995,000

4816 Encino Avenue, Encino CA, 91316

Price per sqft$879.60
Built in1941
Property size12,500 sqft
Property typeResidential
Listed by Jane Kellard CA DRE# 01506433 with Sotheby's International Realty 310-989-1200

Overview

Active

Listed Sep 1, 2026

Updated 7 days ago

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.

$73,150/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $10,995,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
26934005

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
9
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
1.82 Acres

Other Property Details

Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Pool
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No
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Listed by Jane Kellard CA DRE# 01506433 with Sotheby's International Realty 310-989-1200

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