4816 Encino Avenue
Encino, CA 91316
Listing broker / agent: Sotheby's International Realty · Jane Kellard · CRMLS
MLS # 26934005 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 07:52 UTC
About this property
Iconic Recording Studio* Championship -Size Tennis Court* Gym* Pool * 1.82 CRES of Lush,Private Grounds! Set behind private gates in Encino's coveted Music Row, the longtime estate of legendary guitarist STEVE VAI offers over 12,500 sq. ft. on 1.82 acres of lush, private grounds. The residence features five ensuite bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings, poured-in-place terrazzo, rich acacia wood flooring, and distinctive architectural details throughout.The chef's kitchen showcases custom cherry cabinetry, Carrara marble, skylight, floating steel beams, and professional-grade appliances. Additional highlights include a dramatic step-down family room, custom bar, elegant dining room, private primary suite, and upper-level media room with kitchenette and bath.Resort-style grounds include 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 Harmony Hut, the world-renowned recording studio designed and built by Steve Vai, featuring exceptional acoustics and sonic precision. A celebrated creative sanctuary where decades of music were brought to life, Harmony Hut offers a rare connection to modern music history.An extraordinary legacy estate where architecture, privacy, creativity, and resort-style living converge. A MUST SEE PROPERTY!
Property details
- MLS number
- 26934005
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 9 Baths
- Living area
- 12,500 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 1.8169 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1941
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 28
Building
- Year built
- 1941
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Mid Century Modern
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 6
- Half bathrooms
- 3
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Attic, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Media Room, Wine Cellar
- Appliances
- Barbecue, Built In, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Coffered Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Attic, Wine Cellar
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Heating
- Central, Fireplaces
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 10
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated
- Attached garage
- No
- Pool
- In Ground
- Spa
- None
- Exterior features
- Fire Pit
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Pool, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Septic Type Unknown
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Encino Charter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Encino | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Nestle Avenue Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Tarzana | K–5 | 1.0 mi |
| Academy for Enriched Sciences (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Encino | K–5 | 1.2 mi |
| Lanai Road Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Encino | K–5 | 1.3 mi |
| Emelita Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Encino | K–5 | 1.4 mi |
| Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Tarzana | 6–8 | 1.8 mi |
| Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Tarzana | K–5 | 1.9 mi |
| Magnolia Science Academy 2 (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Van Nuys | 6–12 | 2.1 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $10,995,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $10,995,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:49 | $10,995,000 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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