4816 Encino Avenue, Encino (los Angeles), CA 91316
4816 Encino Avenue, Encino (los Angeles), CA 91316
4816 Encino Avenue, Encino (los Angeles), CA 91316
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Pamela Oettel

Pamela Oettel

+1(510) 703-8636
$10,995,000
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
7.5 Baths
12,500 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 12,500 sqft

Price per Sqft $879

MLS Listing ID CL26934005

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1941

Lot Size 1.817 Acres

Acres 1.8169

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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.

Location

State CA

County Los Angeles

Zoning LARA

Interior

Interior Features Family Room, Library, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen

Heating Central, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Wood

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room, Other

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Laundry Room, Washer, Inside

Exterior

Garage Spaces 3.0

Pool In Ground

View Y/N true

View Trees/Woods, Other

Total Parking Spaces 10

Private Pool false

Building

Story 1

Architectural Style Mid Century Modern

Level or Stories One Story

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 2290006019

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