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Shawn Bengtson

Office Broker - DRE 01236964

  • Office 760-805-7199
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4816 Encino Avenue, Encino – $10,995,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 12,500 Sqft
  • 1.82 Acres
  • 5 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 12,500 Sqft
  • 1.82 Acres

4816 Encino Avenue

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.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #26934005
  • Price$10,995,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms9.00
  • Full Baths6
  • Half Baths3
  • Square Footage12,500
  • Acres1.82
  • Year Built1941
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address4816 Encino Avenue
  • AreaENC - Encino
  • CityEncino
  • CountyLos Angeles
  • Zip Code91316

Amenities

  • Parking Spaces10
  • # of Garages3
  • ViewPool, Trees/Woods
  • Has PoolYes
  • PoolIn Ground

Parking

Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated

Garages

Concrete, Door-Multi, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated

Interior

  • InteriorCarpet, Stone, Wood
  • HeatingCentral, Fireplace(s)
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • FireplaceYes
  • FireplacesFamily Room, Living Room
  • # of Stories1
  • StoriesOne

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Attic, Wine Cellar

Appliances

Barbecue, Built-In, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesFire Pit

Additional Information

  • Date ListedSeptember 1st, 2026
  • Days on Market14
  • ZoningLARA

Listing Details

  • AgentJane Kellard
  • OfficeSotheby's International Realty
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Jane Kellard, Sotheby's International Realty.

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