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Berkeley,CA 94705
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,516 sqft
Price per Sqft $824
MLS Listing ID EB41116364
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1967
Lot Size 0.379 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Home
Source Bridge MLS
Property Description
Architectural legacy meets California tranquility in this AIA-recognized residence by acclaimed architect Donald Olsen. Built in 1967 for his close friend David Ruth, 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.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Area Berkeley Map Area 10
Rooms
Family Room Separate Family Room
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Countertop - Laminate,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Breakfast Nook,Oven Range,Refrigerator
Interior
Heating Heating - 2+ Zones
Cooling None
Flooring Tile,Vinyl,Concrete,Hardwood
Fireplaces Type Gas Starter,Living Room
Laundry Hookups Only,In Laundry Room,Other
Exterior
Exterior Feature Stucco
Parking Features Attached Garage,Garage,Gate / Door Opener,Guest / Visitor Parking,Access - Interior,Off-Street Parking,Parking Area
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Pool - No,None
View Forest / Woods
Roof Type Other
Building
Lot Description Irregular,Private / Secluded
Story Tri Level
Foundation Concrete Slab,Crawl Space
Sewer Sewer - Public
Water Public
Others
Tax ID 644-255-332
Special Listing Condition New,Not Applicable