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256 The Uplands

Berkeley CA 94705

4
3
2
3516 sq. ft.
16512 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $3,660,000
ANNE FESTEANNE FESTE, last sold this property on 19 November 2025 after 18 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
3516 sq. ft. floor area
16512 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Berkeley over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 256 The Uplands is $2.2m.

Median value
$2.2m
Estimated value range
$1.22m - $4.06m
Median days on market
14
Estimated value trend
-6%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Berkeley. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 256 The Uplands

2025
Sold
$3,660,000
19 Nov 2025 by ANNE FESTE, of Vanguard Properties
2015
Sold
$2,400,000
10 Dec 2015
2015
Sold
$2,400,000
10 Dec 2015 by Jack McPhail, of COMPASS

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in Berkeley

In the last 12 months, 38 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 256 The Uplands, have been sold.

This represents a 5% increase in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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