4816 Encino Avenue, Encino, CA 91316
Single-Family for sale in Southern California — $10,995,000. 5 beds · 9 baths · 12,500 sqft. 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…
$10,995,000
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.
Slava Ploshkin · DRE #02323623 · Hayden & Bach
Working with broker Joe Goodman, 25+ years in California real estate
450%above what similar homes nearby are asking
Priced above the area
It is asking well above most comparable homes nearby. Worth asking what justifies it, such as a renovation, the lot, or the view, before you anchor on this number.
Just came on
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Larger than typical
There is more floor area here than in most nearby listings, which is worth weighing against what you would pay to add it later.
Compared against 388 active CRMLS houses within 3 miles, as of September 1, 2026 — current asking prices, not sold. Condition, updates, location and view can put a home well above or below these numbers, so treat this as orientation, not an appraisal.
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Listing updated: September 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Listed by: Jane Kellard DRE #01506433, Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CRMLS, MLS#: 26934005, Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
9/01/2026 Source: CRMLS, #26934005 | Listed for sale | $10,995,000$880/sqft |
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