NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 The Uplands Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,802,000 - $3,000,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,265 Sq Ft
$892/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2020

Last sale price $2,545,000 $779 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,473/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2020

Move right into the gorgeous sleek contemporary styled home designed by Frederick Confer in 1939. A perfect work-at-home retreat! Enjoy the beautiful south facing public rooms, and light-filled kitchen opening to and enclosed deck/patio. A highlight of this spectacular home is the serene master suite on the main floor with recently remodeled bath. This home is exquisitely sophisticated and ideal for hanging art! The lower level includes two bedrooms with en-suite baths and a spacious family room or den with a wall of bookshelves, which opens to a small patio and the garden. An oversized garden features a curved, concrete sitting area from the original Taylor estate. 1+car garage with Tesla super charger with 220 volts. Located on a cul-de-sac with easy access to pool and tennis clubs, the shops on Claremont and Domingo, BART and freeway access. A very special retreat!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Faye Keogh

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00988354 Listed on: 07/14/2020

Co-Listed By

Susie Schevill

The GRUBB Company License #00981376

Last Buyer's Agent

Alissa Custer

District Homes License #01703944

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,379

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.27

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • City Lights Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by F Confer.
  • Claremont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64423216

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,379

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: Claremont
  • Directions: Up cul-de-sac near Tunnel Road
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Please read the Grubb showing instructions. Please adhere to strict COVID-19 showings guidelines. Buyers to sign PEAD before seeing the property. Please call Faye 510.220.6373 or Susie 510.504.5188 for showing appointment. No lockbox. Sq.ft of home and lot not verified or guaranteed by Listing Agent nor Seller.
  • remarks22: FAYE KEOGH - Cell: 510-220-6373 - Move right into the gorgeous sleek contemporary styled home designed by Frederick Confer in 1939. A perfect work-at-home retreat! Enjoy the beautiful south facing public rooms, and light-filled kitchen opening to and enclosed deck/patio. A highlight of this spectacular home is the serene master suite on the main floor with recently remodeled bath. This home is exquisitely sophisticated and ideal for hanging art! The lower level includes two bedrooms with en-suite baths and a spacious family room or den with a wall of bookshelves, which opens to a small patio and the garden. An oversized garden features a curved, concrete sitting area from the original Taylor estate. 1+car garage with Tesla super charger with 220 volts. Located on a cul-de-sac with easy access to pool and tennis clubs, the shops on Claremont and Domingo, BART and freeway access. A very special retreat! https://www.285theuplands.com/unbranded
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights
  • Builder Name: F Confer.
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Other, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11859
  • Parcel Number: 64423216

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2020
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Weiss Alan M and Am Weiss Trust
Bought by
Flannery John Gerard
Seller's Agent
Faye Keogh
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Alissa Custer
District Homes
List Price
$2,850,000
Sold Price
$2,545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$305,000
-10.7%
Current Estimated Value
$2,912,697

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$367,697
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,198,564
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,714,133

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2020
Sold by
Weiss Alan M
Bought by
Weiss Alan M and Amw Eiss Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2010
Sold by
Meyer Mary Jane Ford and Meyer Alexander
Bought by
Weiss Alan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2003
Sold by
Meyer Mary Jane Ford and Meyer Alexander
Bought by
Meyer Mary Jane Ford and Meyer Alexander
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Flannery John Gerard $2,545,000 Placer Title Company
Weiss Alan M -- None Available
Weiss Alan M $1,365,000 Old Republic Title Company
Meyer Mary Jane Ford -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Flannery John Gerard $1,350,000
Previous Owner Weiss Alan M $729,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,545,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,545,000 -- --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Sold $2,545,000 0.0% $779 / Sq Ft
10/02/2020 10/02/20 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Price Changed $2,545,000 -5.6% $779 / Sq Ft
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Price Changed $2,695,000 -5.4% $825 / Sq Ft
07/14/2020 07/14/20 For Sale $2,850,000 -- $873 / 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 $38,379 $2,747,758 $826,427 $1,928,331
2024 $38,379 $2,693,753 $810,226 $1,890,527
2023 $37,612 $2,647,817 $794,345 $1,853,472
2022 $37,017 $2,588,900 $778,770 $1,817,130
2021 $37,166 $2,538,000 $763,500 $1,781,500
2020 $24,318 $1,611,027 $483,308 $1,127,719
2019 $23,371 $1,579,441 $473,832 $1,105,609
2018 $22,976 $1,548,482 $464,544 $1,083,938
2017 $22,205 $1,518,124 $455,437 $1,062,687
2016 $21,510 $1,488,368 $446,510 $1,041,858
2015 $21,219 $1,466,023 $439,807 $1,026,216
2014 $20,847 $1,437,317 $431,195 $1,006,122
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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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Susie Schevill

    The GRUBB Company

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  • Alissa Custer

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Alissa Custer

    District Homes

    (510) 460-5105

    217 Total Sales

    Alissa Custer
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40912320

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4232-016-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

285 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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