Estate of Jayne Meadows and Steve Allen brings a sum with significance: $3,778,888

The longtime Encino home of the late entertainers Jayne Meadows and Steve Allen has sold for $3,778,888.

The savvy buyer must have understood that the asking price of $4,488,888 was a nod to Meadows’ upbringing by her missionary parents in China, where eight is considered a lucky number, and continued the use of the significant digit.

The 7,542-square-foot ranch-style house, built in 1951, is replete with a formal entry, living and dining rooms, an office/media room, a library, a breakfast room, five bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

A stone fireplace, walls of windows, wet bar and built-in shelving add character to the family room.

The 1.1-acre hilltop property is walled and gated. A swimming pool, a barbecue, patios and statuary complete the grounds.

The motor court can accommodate a dozen vehicles. There’s also a four-car garage.

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Meadows and Allen, the early talk show innovator who died in 2000 at 78, entertained scores of Hollywood notables during their decades on the estate.

Meadows, who died this year at 95, was the stage, film and TV actress with the winsome smile who became a household staple on such early game shows as “I’ve Got a Secret� and “What’s My Line?�

Allen, “The Tonight Show’s� first host, was on numerous talk, variety and game shows. The Grammy winner was also a pianist and composer.

Lynne Weiss of Coldwell Banker was the listing agent. Fred Holley and Jana Jones-Duffy of Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.

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