Guitar Hero Steve Vai’s Encino Mansion Drops to $11M

Location: 4816 Encino Avenue, Encino, California

Price: $10,995,000 (previously $11,777,000)

Year Built: 1941

Owner: Steve Vai

Footprint: 12,500 square feet (5 beds, 6 full baths, 3 partial baths)

Lot Size: 1.8169 acres

From the Agent: "Set behind gates on 1.82 acres in Encino’s coveted Music Row neighborhood, the longtime estate of legendary guitarist Steve Vai began as a midcentury residence and has since been expanded to over 10,000 square feet. At the heart of the estate lies the renowned Harmony Hut, a recording studio designed and built by Vai with meticulous attention to acoustics and sound.

The residence features five en suite bedrooms, nine-foot-tall ceilings, original poured-in-place terrazzo in the entry, foyer, and patios, and acacia wood flooring. Living spaces include a step-down family room, dining room, custom bar, and an upper-level media room with a kitchenette and bath. The kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, Carrara marble, a skylight, floating steel beams, and professional-grade appliances.

Outside, the landscaped grounds include a swimming pool, championship-size tennis court, gym, and covered pavilion, along with a custom pizza oven, barbecue, fountains, and a brook. Mature trees and gardens surround the house and its outdoor gathering spaces."