$2,900,000

256 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705

4 beds |
3 baths |
3,516 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1967
0.38acre lot
2 car garage
$825/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 31, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Vanguard Properties : 510-590-4290
Listing Agent:: Anne Feste : 510-757-4787
MLS ID:: 41116364

General: Family RoomFormal Dining RoomOfficeStorageWorkshopBreakfast Nook
Appliances: DishwasherMicrowaveFree-Standing RangeRefrigerator
Laundry: Hookups OnlyLaundry RoomSink
Basement: Crawl Space
Flooring: ConcreteHardwoodTileVinyl
A/C: None
Heating: Zoned
Fireplace: Gas StarterLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: Back YardFront YardGarden/PlayTerraced UpEntry GateLandscape BackPrivate EntranceStream Seasonal
Style: Mid Century Modern
Pool: None
Parking: AttachedInt Access From GarageOff StreetGuestParking LotGarage Door Opener

General: Stucco3Slab

County: Alameda

Zoning: 644255332
View: ForestTrees/Woods
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: No Solar

This listing courtesy of Anne Feste, Vanguard Properties

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Location

Schools Nearby

John Muir Elementary School

2955 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705

Grades KG-5

0.41 miles away

Willard Middle School

2425 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA, 94705

Grades 6-8

1.15 miles away

Berkeley Technology Academy

2701 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA, 94703

Grades 10-12

1.82 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.