Earl Watson’s Former Encino Estate Returns to Market at $4.799 Million

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Former NBA point guard and Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson’s former Encino estate is back on the market at $4.799 million. The gated property at 4718 White Oak Avenue was listed June 9, 2026, for $4.949 million before a $150,000 price reduction on July 6.

Watson was a four-year starter at UCLA and played 13 NBA seasons, appearing in 878 games for seven organizations. He later coached the Phoenix Suns and worked as a basketball analyst for NBA TV, the Big Ten Network and the Pac-12 Network. In 2026, he was selected for induction into both the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame and the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Encino connection stretches back more than a decade. Watson bought the Mediterranean-style residence for $4 million on June 25, 2010 and sold it in February 2016 for $3.4 million. Our 2015 Earl Watson post documented that purchase and his earlier attempts to sell the property. This is a former celebrity residence; Watson is not the current seller.

Built in 2008 south of Ventura Boulevard, the Tuscan-inspired home spans 8,573 square feet with six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The approximately 0.42-acre property has two levels, gated access, a circular driveway and an attached three-car garage.

Listing history and details

Address: 4718 White Oak Avenue, Encino, California 91316
Year built: 2008
Asking price: $4,799,000
Bedrooms / bathrooms: 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms
Interior: approximately 8,573 square feet
Lot: approximately 0.42 acre
Price per square foot: approximately $560
MLS: TheMLS #26845049

Notable listing features

Six en-suite bedrooms
A dedicated office, private gym and music lounge
A media and game room with a bar
A chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, a walk-in pantry and dual islands
A primary suite with two walk-in closets, a spa-style bath and balconies overlooking mature trees
A swimming pool and spa framed by mature landscaping
An outdoor kitchen, dining terraces and an outdoor fireplace
A detached casita suitable as a guest house or pool house
Controlled entry, exterior security lighting and an alarm system

Andrew Malekie and Coby Chatwin of Link Brokerages represent the property under TheMLS listing #26845049. Price, availability and listing status are subject to change.