Ken Behring Estate Sold At Auction For Record-Breaking Price

DANVILLE, CA — A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired mid-century home commissioned by Seahawks owner Ken Behring is pending sale for $12.096 million, breaking the record for the highest priced residential sale in Danville, Concierge Auctions announced. The custom-built estate was offered in conjunction with Joujou Chawla of Compass California, and auctioned in New York alongside some of the most lavish properties in the world. Despite the record-breaking bid, it is only about half of the $25 million it was originally listed for in 2023.

Behring commissioned the 27,000-square-foot home built in 1988, and modeled it after Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater. It is spread out across 4.5 acres on a quiet cul-de-sac in Blackhawk Country Club, a club built by Behring. As befits the largest sale in Danville history, it boasts a slew of palatial amenities:

• Seven bedrooms
• 10.5 bathrooms
• A 7,000-square foot ballroom with marble floors and nine crystal chandeliers
• Four different kitchens (including one next to the primary suite and a full outdoor kitchen)
• A tennis court cantilevered over the hillside
• Multi-level koi ponds
• A plaster pool and spa with a nearby waterfall
• Seven parking spaces, including a four-car garage, three-car carport, and golf cart garage
• An entry sculpture hand-designed by Salvatore Pecoraro
• Priceless pieces of art that come with the home
• A 10,000-bottle wine cellar
• Panoramic views
• Fine materials taken from a quarry bought by Behring just to build the home

“The Behring Estate stands as a landmark among residences in Blackhawk and the broader East Bay,” agent Joujou Chawla said in a statement. “We are happy to have partnered with Concierge Auctions to not only find the next owner of this exceptional property but also to pass on the extraordinary living experience it provides.”

“We specialize in presenting properties that epitomize luxury living, with a particular emphasis on those showcasing design sophistication, akin to Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy,” Concierge Auctions Co-founder and CEO Chad Roffers said in a statement.

“We’re proud to have worked alongside the talented team at Compass California to identify the next owner. Our platform excels in connecting unique properties such as this one with discerning buyers who recognize their distinctive pedigree and the value our auctions provide in acquiring high-end properties.”