256 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705

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256 The Uplands,Berkeley, CA 94705
$2,900,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,516 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Upcoming open houses
  • Sun, Nov 02
    01:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Listed by:anne feste
Office:vanguard properties
MLS#:41116364
Source:CRMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$2,900,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$824.8

About this home

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

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Home facts

  • Year built:1967
  • Listing ID #:41116364
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:November 01, 2025 at 01:22 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Living area:3,516 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1967
  • Building area:3,516 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.38 Acres

Utilities

  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,900,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$824.8
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