NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 The Uplands Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,538,000 - $4,121,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,136 Sq Ft
$922/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2020

Last sale price $3,300,000 $798 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,422/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Updated Kitchen
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2020

185 The Uplands is a classic English Tudor, designed by William Charles Hays, arch @ 1917. Surrounded by magical, spacious and mature gardens, this home is indeed unique and spectacular. Find sanctuary in this grand four BR/3++ Ba home with gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook, bar, wood paneled dining room and large living room opening to a terrace with expansive views of the garden and across Berkeley to the Cal Campus. The elegant exterior includes boxwood topiary and stone benches to welcome family and friends. Upstairs is a master suite with adjoining study + 2 additional bedrooms and bath. The lower level includes media/family rm, ½ bath and fabulous in-law suite opening to the English-style gardens, with planting boxes….a gardener’s paradise! Prime location near Claremont Hotel, SF Express bus, BART and the many amenities of Claremont/Elmwood/Rockridge. A special retreat!

Last Listed By

Faye Keogh

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00988354 Listed on: 06/24/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,089

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 10,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Irregular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by William Hays
  • Claremont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64424437

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,089

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1917
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Directions: Claremont to Uplands
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Media, Office, Storage, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Builder Name: William Hays
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Back, Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Tandem, Enclosed

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer, Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10011
  • Parcel Number: 64424437
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Fraser James and Slayton Douglas
Bought by
Stone Kenneth W and The Kenneth W Stone Revocable
Seller's Agent
Faye Keogh
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Forrest Gee
Forrest Gee, Broker
List Price
$3,450,000
Sold Price
$3,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-4.35%
Total Days on Market
51
Current Estimated Value
$3,814,308

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$514,308
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.67%
Original Mortgage
$2,475,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,235,918
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,662,132

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2009
Sold by
Thomas Roy L and The John Wix Thomas Ii & Franc
Bought by
Fraser James and Slayton Douglas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$742,520
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1996
Sold by
Thomas John W and Thomas Frances B
Bought by
Barker Thomas Ii John Wix and Barker Thomas Frances

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stone Kenneth W $3,300,000 Chicago Title Company
Fraser James $870,000 Old Republic Title Company
Barker Thomas Ii John Wix -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stone Kenneth W $2,475,000
Previous Owner Fraser James $500,000
Previous Owner Fraser James $1,690,000
Previous Owner Fraser James $150,000
Previous Owner Fraser James $1,007,500
Previous Owner Fraser James $742,520
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,300,000 -- --
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Sold $3,300,000 -4.3% $798 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2020 06/24/20 For Sale $3,450,000 -- $834 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $50,089 $3,513,960 $1,050,588 $2,463,372
2023 $47,958 $3,433,320 $1,029,996 $2,403,324
2022 $47,230 $3,366,000 $1,009,800 $2,356,200
2021 $47,440 $3,300,000 $990,000 $2,310,000
2020 $17,928 $1,026,808 $308,042 $718,766
2019 $17,027 $1,006,676 $302,003 $704,673
2018 $16,694 $986,944 $296,083 $690,861
2017 $16,119 $967,595 $290,278 $677,317
2016 $15,479 $948,630 $284,589 $664,041
2015 $15,248 $934,388 $280,316 $654,072
2014 $14,866 $916,091 $274,827 $641,264
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Faye Keogh

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

  • Forrest Gee

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Forrest Gee

    Forrest Gee, Broker

    (510) 590-6477

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Forrest Gee
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40909786

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4244-037-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

185 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 185 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 24 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,814,308, approximately $922 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 185 The Uplands is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including John Muir Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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