Modern

256 The Uplands

Berkeley , CA 94705

MLS#: 41116364

$2,900,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 41116364
Listing provided by: Vanguard Properties
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 13 hours ago
On site: 5 days ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1967

Sq.Footage

3,516

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.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Garden

  • Parking

    Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Off Street

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • View

    Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Secluded

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.3791

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Modern

Price

  • Sales Price

    $2,900,000

  • Sq. Footage

    3, 516

  • Price/SqFt

    $824

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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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.

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