$3,660,000
SOLD NOV 19, 2025

256 The Uplands Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,516 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,041 Per Sq Ft

26% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 16,512 Sq Ft lot
  • Private Lot
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Feste

Vanguard Properties License #01265201 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

ROBERT PARKER

Compass License #01923837

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Donald Olsen
  • Claremont Subdivision, The Ruth House Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 644255332

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Claremont
  • Directions: Tunnel to The Uplands
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Call Anne 510-757-4787 with questions. Square footage not verified or guaranteed by seller or listing agent.
  • remarks22: Anne Feste - Agt: 510-757-4787 - 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.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Laminate Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Secluded, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Forest, Trees/Woods
  • Builder Name: Donald Olsen
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Guest, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Sink
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16512
  • Parcel Number: 644255332

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2025
Closed on
Nov 17, 2025
Sold by
Razani Morshed Family Trust and Morshed Saam
Bought by
Gray Scott Alexander
Seller's Agent
Anne Feste
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT PARKER
Compass
List Price
$2,900,000
Sold Price
$3,660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$760,000
26.21%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-79.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2019
Sold by
Morshed Saam and Razani Nooshin
Bought by
Morshed Saam and Razani Nooshin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2015
Sold by
Ruth Lawrence W and Ruth Steven R
Bought by
Morshed Saam and Razani Nooshin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,920,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2001
Sold by
Ruth Minnie S
Bought by
Ruth Minnie S and Minnie S Ruth Living Trust
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,660,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,400,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,920,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Sold $3,660,000 +26.2% $1,041 / Sq Ft
11/11/2025 11/11/25 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $2,900,000 -- $825 / 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
2025 $39,194 $2,834,048 $1,183,770 $1,657,278
2024 $39,194 $2,778,344 $1,160,560 $1,624,784
2023 $38,416 $2,730,744 $1,137,810 $1,592,934
2022 $37,822 $2,670,200 $1,115,500 $1,561,700
2021 $37,981 $2,617,712 $1,093,630 $1,531,082
2020 $36,186 $2,597,808 $1,082,420 $1,515,388
2019 $35,034 $2,546,880 $1,061,200 $1,485,680
2018 $34,504 $2,496,960 $1,040,400 $1,456,560
2017 $33,377 $2,448,000 $1,020,000 $1,428,000
2016 $32,507 $2,400,000 $1,000,000 $1,400,000
2015 $6,040 $192,172 $51,613 $140,559
2014 $5,679 $188,408 $50,602 $137,806
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Anne Feste

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    2 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Anne Feste
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  • ROBERT PARKER

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    ROBERT PARKER

    Compass

    (510) 388-4154

    3 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    ROBERT PARKER
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41116364

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4255-033-02

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

256 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA

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