4816 Encino Ave , Encino, CA 91316
$10,995,000
Est. Payment: $58,236.73/mo
5 Bed
9 Bath
12500 Sqft
Status: Active | Days on site: 16
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House 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.

Highlights

Listed by Jane Kellard , 310-989-1200 Sotheby's International Realty , 310-456-6431. CRMLS/Multi-Regional MLS mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage
1.82

Year Built

1941

County

Los Angeles

Area

ENC - Encino

Listing ID

26934005

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • Bedrooms:5
  • Bathrooms:9
  • Full Bathrooms:6
  • 1/2 Bathrooms:3
Appliances:Barbecue, Built-In, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Air Cond:Central Air
Fireplaces:Family Room,Living Room
Floor:Carpet,Stone,Wood
Other:
  • Additional:Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bar, Attic, Wine Cellar

Exterior Features

Lot:No Land Lease
Lot Dimensions:203x390
Garage Capacity:10
Zoning:LARA
Others:
  • Additional:Fire Pit
Parking Features:Concrete,Door-Multi,Driveway,Electric Gate,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Gated
Principal Interest
$58,237
Taxes
$7,009

Home Price

$10,995,000

Loan Details

30 yrs
6.952%

Down Payment

20%
$2,199,000
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Monthly Price:
$58,236.73

Principal

Taxes

Principal Taxes HOA Total
Monthly $58,236.73 $7,009.31 $0.00 $65,246.04
Yearly $698,840.75 $84,111.75 $0.00 $782,952.50
Total $20,965,222.49 $2,523,352.50 $0.00 $23,488,574.99

Today's Rates

30 Year

6.95%

20 Year

6.73%

15 Year

6.35%

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