4816 Encino Avenue
Property Overview
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.
Home Details
- Property type
- Residential - Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1941
- Living area
- 12,500 sq ft
- Lot size
- 1.82 acres
- Parking
- 10 spaces
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Stories
- 1
- Days on market
- 8
- Full bathrooms
- 6
- Half bathrooms
- 3
- MLS status
- Active
- Architectural style
- MidCenturyModern
- Zoning
- LARA
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Ceiling Fans
- Coffered Ceilings
- 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
Parking
- Concrete
- Door Multi
- Driveway
- Electric Gate
- Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Gated
Pool
- In Ground
Exterior
- Fire Pit
Community, Schools & Utilities
Community
- Fireplace
- Yes
- View
- Pool,TreesWoods
Utilities
- Heating
- Central,Fireplaces
- Cooling
- CentralAir
Location & Neighborhood
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