NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 The Uplands Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,249,000 - $3,666,194

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,136 Sq Ft
$836/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 6, 2020

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

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,911 / mo

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Tudor Architecture
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Stone Countertops

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, 1⁄2 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 Agent to Sell the Property

Faye Keogh

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00988354 Listed on: 06/24/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Forrest Gee

License #01035344

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 10,011 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Hills

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64424437

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

10,011 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Claremont
  • Directions: Claremont to Uplands
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • 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: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • Builder Name: William Hays
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Faye Keogh
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Forrest Gee
List Price
$3,450,000
Sold Price
$3,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-4.35%
Current Estimated Value
$3,458,799

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$158,799
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.83%
Original Mortgage
$2,475,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,201,380
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,257,419

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

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
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$3,300,000 Chicago Title Company
$870,000 Old Republic Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,475,000
Previous Owner $742,520
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $3,300,000 -- --
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

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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
2025 $50,089 $3,586,265 $1,071,595 $2,514,670
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

  • Faye Keogh

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Faye Keogh

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 220-6373

    26 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Faye Keogh
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  • Forrest Gee

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Forrest Gee

    (510) 590-6477

    26 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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