5425 Encino Avenue
Encino, CA 91316
Listing broker / agent: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. · Joshua Altman · CRMLS
MLS # 26996631 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 06:10 UTC
About this property
Set behind gates in prestigious Amestoy Estates, 5425 Encino Ave is a timeless estate by noted architect Gus Duffy, offering approximately 5,433 square feet of classic architecture, privacy, and refined California living. A dramatic two story foyer with black and white marble flooring and a sweeping curved staircase creates a memorable first impression. Formal living and dining rooms, a library, breakfast room, and family room are filled with natural light and finished with rich wood floors, custom built ins, fireplaces, detailed moldings, and generous spaces designed for both everyday comfort and elegant entertaining. The center island kitchen opens to the breakfast area, formal dining room, and butler's pantry, creating an effortless flow throughout the main level. On the first floor, a bedroom suite, powder room, pool bath, laundry room, and seamless access to the grounds add flexibility and function. Upstairs, four en suite bedrooms include a spacious primary suite with sitting area, fireplace, dual walk in closets, and a large bath with steam shower and soaking tub. The private grounds offer mature landscaping, grassy lawn, patios, pool and spa, plus a gated motor court and three car garage. Located in one of Encino's most established estate pockets, moments from the Westside, major studios, dining, and top Valley amenities, this is a rare offering with scale, character, and enduring architectural presence.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26996631
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 5 Beds • 7 Baths
- Living area
- 5,433 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 0.3986 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1990
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 8
Building
- Year built
- 1990
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 0
- Levels
- Two
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 5
- Half bathrooms
- 2
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Entry Foyer, Family Room, Living Room, Other, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Walk In Closets
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 8
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Door Multi, Garage, Guest, Gated
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Spa
- Heated, In Ground, Private
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Pool, Trees Woods
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Other
- Community features
- Gated
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Academy for Enriched Sciences (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Encino | K–5 | 0.4 mi |
| Emelita Street Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Encino | K–5 | 0.7 mi |
| Encino Charter Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Encino | K–5 | 0.9 mi |
| Nestle Avenue Charter (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Tarzana | K–5 | 1.1 mi |
| Magnolia Science Academy 2 (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles County Office of Education · Van Nuys | 6–12 | 1.3 mi |
| High Tech LA (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa | 9–12 | 1.3 mi |
| Birmingham Community Charter High (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa | 9–12 | 1.4 mi |
| Newcastle Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Los Angeles Unified · Reseda | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $4,299,999
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $4,299,999
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 17:31 | $4,299,999 |
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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