New

Open House

$2,898,000

For Sale

5 days ago

249 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA

House

MLS® 41145684

4 Bed

4 Bath

3186 sqft

2 Parking

Open House

Thu Aug 27, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM PDTSun Aug 30, 2:00-4:30 PM PDT

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence

Levels Residential

Size 3186 sqft

Garage Yes

Taxes

Days Active 5

Lot Size 0.2355 Acres

Approx. Age 1940

Avg. Price Per Sqft $909

MLS® Number 41145684

Property Address: 249 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA, 94705-2833

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

This luxuriously crafted classic Italianate Mediterranean-style home, a pleasant walk from the majestic Claremont Hotel, is on the market for the first time in over 20 years and has been carefully updated while staying true to its original details. An elegant courtyard designed by renowned landscape architect Thomas Church greets you with a flowing fountain, fragrant rosebushes, lavender, and a stone path stretching from porch to fountain — timeless, romantic, and quietly grand, with an unmistakable feeling of French Provence. Inside, rich hardwood floors and monumental mahogany doors set a tone of quiet luxury. The gracious living room anchors the home with built-in shelving and an ornate fireplace, while grand French doors dissolve the line between indoor elegance and outdoor serenity. Sweeping bay views carry through both the dining room and the chef’s kitchen, which impresses with a marble island, stainless steel countertop, high-end appliances, and an eat-in space overlooking the bay and bridges beyond. Completing this level is a full bath, laundry room, and an entertainment room with French doors to the courtyard — equally suited as a study, office, or fourth bedroom. A gorgeous staircase with wrought iron banister leads to the second level, where each of three spacious bedrooms offers the privacy of an en suite bath. The rear bedroom has a newly remodeled bathroom and peaceful views of the back yard’s Live Oaks, while Juliette windows in the front bedroom overlook the courtyard below. The generously proportioned primary suite offers sweeping views and a retreat-like bath with soaking tub, standing shower, and walk-in closet, just steps from the rooftop deck. Tucked into the coveted Claremont neighborhood, this property offers rare privacy and seclusion while remaining moments from BART and freeway access, Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve, and the village-style charm of neighborhood cafés, bakeries, and boutiques — plus the vibrant restaurants and shops of Elmwood and Rockridge beyond. Here, you have the best of both worlds: a private sanctuary with Berkeley and Oakland at your fingertips. Energy score = 1.

MLS® Number41145684

Laundry Level

Central VacNo

FireplaceYes

Acreage

Exterior

GarageYes

Approx. Age1940

Basement

DrivewayGarage

Garage Spaces

HeatForced Air

A/CNone

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Price History

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Aug 20, 2026List Date

$2,898,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $2,725,000 and $2,985,000.

Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $2,725,269

Expect to pay under asking. 81% of similar properties sold for less than the asking price.

Expected to sell in 15 days. Similar properties sold in 20 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 5 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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