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256 The Uplands Berkeley, CA 94705

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,516 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,516 sqft

Price per Sqft $824

Subdivision Claremont

MLS Listing ID 41116364

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1967

Lot Size 0.379 Acres

Acres 0.38

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Architectural legacy meets California tranquility in this AIA-recognized residence by acclaimed architect Donald Olsen. Built in 1967 for his close friend David Ruth, 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.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Workshop, Breakfast Nook

Heating Zoned

Cooling None

Flooring Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Starter, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Private Entrance, Stream Seasonal

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

View Y/N true

View Forest, Trees/Woods

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Irregular Lot, Secluded, Private

Story 3

Foundation Slab

Architectural Style Mid Century Modern

Level or Stories Tri-Level

New Construction Yes

Others

Tax ID 644255332

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