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256 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705

$3,660,000
Last sold 11/20/2025
4
bed
3
bath
3,516
Sqft ($1,041/Sqft)

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About 256 The Uplands

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1967

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.38 Acre

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Parking 2 garage spaces

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.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Anne Feste

Listing Office - Vanguard Properties

Source: MAXEBRDI

MLS#41116364 • last updated 9 months ago

Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 9 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Zoned
Levels/Style	Tri-Level, Mid Century Modern
Type	Residential
Status	Sold
SubType	Detached
Living Area	3516
Lot Size (SqFt)	16512
Lot Size (Acres)	0.38
Year Built	1967
Builder Name	Donald Olsen
Property Condition	Existing

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	3
# Full Baths	3
# Bedrooms	4
Total # of Rooms	8
Laundry	Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Sink
Kitchen	Breakfast Nook, Laminate Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Flooring	Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
# Fireplaces	1
Appliances	Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace	Gas Starter, Living Room

Exterior
Foundation	Slab
Roof	Other
Construction	Stucco
# Garage Spaces	2
Parking	Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Guest, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description	Irregular Lot, Secluded, Private

Amenities / Utilities
Electricity	No Solar
Water Source	Public
Other Equipment	Other
Pool	None

Location
View	Forest, Trees/Woods
County	Alameda
Subdivision	Claremont
Directions	Tunnel To The Uplands
APN	644255332

$3.76M

Range: $3.2M-$4.33M

Last 30 days

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Nov 2025
MLS # 41116364
Nov 20, 2025 Sold
$3,660,000
Nov 12, 2025 Pending
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Oct 31, 2025 Listed
$2,900,000
Oct 31, 2025 Listed
$2,900,000 (+20.8%)
Nov 2025
Public Records
Nov 19, 2025 Sold
$3,660,000 (+26.2%)
Dec 2015
Public Records
Dec 10, 2015 Sold
$2,400,000
Dec 2015
MLS # 40715773
Dec 10, 2015 Sold
$2,400,000
Dec 10, 2015 Sold
$2,400,000 (+7.4%)
Nov 5, 2015 Pending
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Oct 2, 2015 Price Change
$2,235,000 (-10.6%)
Sep 16, 2015 Listed
$2,500,000 (+11.9%)
Sep 15, 2015 Listed
$2,235,000 (-10.6%)
Sep 15, 2015 Listed
$2,500,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$39,194 +2.0%

$2,785,344
2023
$38,416 +1.6%

$2,785,344 +4.04%
2022
$37,822 -0.4%

$2,677,200
2021
$37,981 +5.0%

$2,677,200 +2.0%
2020
$36,186 +3.3%

$2,624,712 +1.04%
2019
$35,034 +1.5%

$2,597,808 +2.0%
2018
$34,504 +6.1%

$2,546,880 +4.04%
2016
$32,507 +438.2%

$2,448,000
2015
$6,040

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256 The Uplands
$3.66M
Claremont Elmwood
$799K -42% y/y
94705
$1.49M -14% y/y
Berkeley
$998K -9% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
252 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705	$2,576,000	3/2	2,211	0.02
260 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705	$3,167,000	2/2	2,725	0.03
156 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705	$4,188,000	4/5	5,362	0.03
10 Roble Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705	$5,417,000	6/—	7,664	0.03
152 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705	$2,452,000	3/2	2,244	0.04
250 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705	$4,606,000	5/6	5,438	0.04
284 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705	$4,135,000	5/6	4,419	0.04
166 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705	$4,766,000	6/4	4,150	0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.