256 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705
- $3,660,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 3,516
- SqFt
Listed by Anne Feste, (510) 757-4787 from Vanguard Properties
(If provided) CoList: from
Sold listing courtesy of Robert Parker from OBCOMPP
- Sold Price
- $3,660,000
- List Price
- $2,900,000
- Closing Date
- Nov 19, 2025
- MLS#
- EB41116364
- Status
- SOLD
- Levels
- Tri Level
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Sqft. of Residence
- 3,516
- Lot Size
- 16,512
- Listing Area
- Berkeley Map Area 10
- Year Built
- 1967
Property Description
Architectural legacy meets California tranquility in this AIA-recognized residence by acclaimed architect Donald Olsen. Built in 1967 for his close friends the Ruth Family, this mid-century modern architecture includes a friendly floorplan with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, showcasing Olsen's signature integration of geometry, light, and nature. Built on a secluded knoll-lot of approximately 0.38 acres around a magnificent heritage coastal live oak and perched above a serene creek, the home captures the essence of Berkeley's architectural and natural beauty. Thoughtfully preserved and meticulously improved, the property features walls of glass, original hardwood floors, seismic upgrades, landscape renovations by RDG Landscape Architects including a full native-plant and creek restoration, illuminated walkways, and the exterior patio is embossed with San Francisco cobblestones. A custom O2 Treehouse floats among the oaks, adding playfulness to the refined design. Set in the prestigious Claremont neighborhood, this property offers ADU or multi-generational potential and effortless access to the Claremont Club & Spa, Rockridge BART, and freeway access.
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Additional Information
- Acres
- 0.38
- Age
- 58
- Amenities
- Other
- Bathroom Features
- Tile, Primary - Tile
- Cooling System
- None
- Days On Market
- Unknown
- Exterior Features
- Stucco
- Family Room
- Separate Family Room
- Fireplace Description
- Gas Starter, Living Room
- Floor Covering
- Tile, Vinyl, Concrete, Hardwood
- Foundation
- Concrete Slab, Crawl Space
- Garage Parking
- Attached Garage, Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Access - Interior, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
- Heating System
- Heating - 2+ Zones
- Laundry Facilities
- Hookups Only, In Laundry Room, Other
- Levels
- Tri Level
- Living Area
- 3,516
- Lot Description
- Irregular, Private / Secluded
- Lot Size
- 16,512
- Neighborhood
- Berkeley Map Area 10
- Other Rooms
- Den / Study / Office, Storage, Workshop, Laundry Room
- Pool Description
- Pool - No, None
- Roof
- Other
- Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- View
- Forest / Woods
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