Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1925, Page 21

REAL ESTATE. RECORD BULDING BOOM ONINSOUTH Reports From 67 Cities Show Unprecedented Gains in Construction. An unprecedented volume of con templated construction in the South during the coming Summer is jadi cated by the April building reports | : of 8. W. Straus & Co., vesterday. The a total of §3: made public leading cities show 1,068, an increase of 12_per cent over April, 1 Reports from 67 Sout n cities and_towns show an April total of $38 an increase of 9 per cent over last April, and for the first four months of the vear $130.948,112, an in crease of 14 per cent over the same Bighteen leading cities show marked ses over last April and 44 of the 67 cities and towns reported gains. Louisville Leads. Louisville led in April in volume of tive building. with a total of 3 The highest percentage of April gain among the leading cities was per cent, reported by Wich ita Falls, Dallas, had an which holds April gain Miami, in third place, had s 43 per cent. Houst in volume, Memphis ham sixth, with a gain of Richmond seventh, and eighth Shreveport gain of 165 per cent was tenth with a good gain hurg eleventh a 9 pe . and Ni . twelfth, with 2 zain of 29 pe Fort Worth had a gain of 34 per cent. Winston-Salem, Jacksonville, Asheville, Little Roc senshoro, all in the list of showed substantial April cond place, had hi Beac! Pe: ters ! |viduals or fir THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1925. REAL ESTATE. fourteenth place and Dallas twenty- fourth. The total of April building permits for the whole country, 365 cities and towns reporting, was $457,169,969, a gain of 32 per cent for the same cities over last April. The list of principal cities following in order of building volume: 1. Louisville ..... Miami Houston """ Memphis | | | Charlotte, Total COURT JUSTIFIES LIMIT ON USE OF TERM REALTOR | Holds National Association May | Confine It to Active Members in Good Standing. A judgment and decree upholding e National Association of Real tate Boards in confining the use of the coined term realtor to active members in good standing of its con- stituent boards has just been handed down by the District Court of the second district for Weber County, Utah The judgment and decree was is- sued in the same week as a similar ee issued by the Circuit Court of . enjoining against the ppearance.” It is on to be issued by the courts of various States in_ the last nine months restraining indi- from advertising themselves ors without being active members in good standing of some constituent board of the Na- tional Association of S | Boards, and the second to be issued by a Weber County, Utah, District ¢. | Court. M I [ RS S S See Them DESCR SIX LARGE Rooms Tiled Bath and Shower Ample Closet Space Front Porch Porches Concrete Double Rear | TO INSPECT— Drive out Georgia Ave. three squares to property. K Shapiro- 1416 K St. REAL HOMES Best Section of Petworth PRlCE,$9’ Sample House ~ 4720 Fifth St. N.W. Open Every Day Until 8 P.M. atz Realty Co. BUILDERS Members of Operative Builders'” Assn. of D. C. Tomorrow i G. B. Likehs Reports Transfers of 37 [of G. B. Likens. This list also includes 9 | apartment house. Ch; 7| Chase, were sold to the Lewis Engi of the term realtor | Also 21 Central avenue, Cottage City, sold to Ethel Babcock. Brick dwelling, 2207 M street north- west, sold for Loren Polhamus to Thomas J. Moyer. A lot on McKinley street, Chevy Chase, was sold to Charles Schrider for an out-of-town owner. Bungalow, 4404 Charles street, Realty in Various Sections Brentwood, sold for Sadie Rowe to a local investor. of the City. A modern detached home, 814 Quintana place northwest, sold to J. F. Sherman, who will occupy it as a home. Three building lots in Ballston, Va., sold for W. W. McClain to Sadie Rowe. Two lots on Morrison street, Chevy I e, sold for Nettie K. Jones to a local investor. The lot at the corner of Broad Branch road and Patterson street, = ‘ vy Chase Vi 3. Ny These locs will be improved by mod- | s’ 14 arorad, o, Alva G Nxe {ern detached homes. 2 ¢ s e Tronity. 1202 T sieeet] resented ‘in this transaction by Fred northwest, was transferred to Thomas E. Foley, in exchange for dwelling at 9 treet northwest and store ¥, 1350 Florida avenue north- HOMES ARE INCLUDED IN PROPERTY SALES Chase, sold for Carl Frank M. Hobson. represented the purchaser. tion Co. The “Chapin” apartment, avenue, Chevy Chase. Moore & Inc., represented the owners. Bullding Chevy Chase, sold to Frank Phi for Marcella Rice. Fred H. Seitz resented the purchaser. A number of lots in various sec- tions of the city are included in a list of recent sales issued from the office several residential properties and an The transfers noted are: Four lots on McKinley street, Chevy neering & Construction C Inc dian financler and industrial leade: the oldest active lumberman in world. Mr. upon his 100th year. oY suilding lot at the corner of Thi ’ v- | ninth | and Legation streets, Chev Chase, sold for H. S. Massie to T. ' Taylor. Lot on Morrison street. Chevy Chase, sold to Jerome May for a home | site. Modern_bungalow, 28 Spa street, | Cottage City, sold to John C. Hana | mond, who will occupy it as his home. | & Low Price Inspect at Once ix Sold | Chevy Chase, D. C. West of Conn. Ave. | QUINTER, THOMAS & CO. | improved. Bargain Prices | Attractive Homes | Mt. Pleasant Section ; At $13,250 we offer a 7-room and 2-bath home near 18tk and Columbia Road; modern in every detail, 3 porches, hard- wood floors and trim, and a 2 car brick garage. Convenient |f| terms. | New Northeast Homes Convenient location, near car Built, Owned and For Sale By | | { Main 5526 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Lot on Livingston street, Chevy Anderson to Shannon & Luchs Four lots on Morrison street, Chevy Chase, were sold for Mary E. Cosdon to the MeDonald-Langstroth Construc- The purchaser will construct high-class detached homes thereon. Chapin street northwest, was sold to Louis and Nettle P. Ottenberg in ex- change for three lots on Connecticut apartment lot on Quesada _street, John R. Booth, the eminent Cana- Booth has just entered at 13th & Spring Road Six large rooms, tile bath, R Tront ! howh., elec. lights, double 0 L - T | floors, built-in ice box, serv- 'wner Leaving lown ants’ toilet, double rear porches, wide cement front porch and built-in heated ga- Street and alley to he Ask the Man Who Owns One Thos. A. Jameson Co. 1474 Hill, llips rep- T, is the lines, colonial porch brick homes on wide lots, 6 roomsand {f | tile bath, hardwood floors. ||| built-in refrigerator, 2 inclosed ||| | | rear porches; modern in every respect; French doors, yards to alley. Priced Low—Terms | Lower ! Walter A. Brown 1400 H St. N.W. Main 1653 large To Purchase a New Home of Exceptional Value Grant Our Wish—Inspect and Compare With Homes Priced $1,000 Higher EASY TERMS IPTION. Enameled Gas Range One-piece Sink Kitchen Cabinet Floor Plugs Laundry Trays to Decatur St, thence east Sample House—Just Completed 624 Jefferson St. N.\W. Open and Lighted Daily Till 9 P.M. DESCRIPTION 34 feet long, making it possible to have six extra large bright rooms, tiled bath and pantry. Home contains every modern con- venience, including hot-water heat, electric lights, hardwood floors, built-in fixtures, white enameled range, one-piece sink, extra toilet in basement, large front, breakfast and sleeping porches. Front and rear yards, sodded. 15-ft. alley. CENTRALLY LOCATED On “O” St., between 12th and 13th; very substantial 2-story brick, containing 8 rooms; re- cently papered and painted; all modern improvements, hot- water heat; lot 22 ft. front, 104 ft. deep to a 30-ft. alley ; metal garage for 2 cars TO INSPECT Price $10,500 Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 block, thence east to v cast to houses; or beter still, call us for auto service. Cuvier A. Metzler Dependable Service Main 89 Sundays and Night Service, Adams 620 Main 9111 Corner property. Open and Lighted Colorado Buiding A Breuninger House Just completed ; beautiful stucco over tile. Eight rooms, two baths; two-car garage. Until 9 P.M. L & BreuninGer ESons BUILDERS and REALTORS Daily and Sunday ~—— Siain 6140 SEEENIIRRIELIRTTALAL TIEL RN CNERRINEEFRaLITIRNERRNARETRATRAN P Convenient Quietude A& HE elevation of Cathedral Highlands, 350 feet above the din and clamor of a city panorama stretch- ing away before it, is assurance of restful quiet. A short ten-minute , drive brings you to the heart of the city. Act NOW to secure your home-site on Cathedral Avenue just two blocksfrom St. Albans—in Gatfedral Bighfnds fl“\.} The Reafly In-Town Suburb One-half block west on Cathedral Avenue at the intersec- tion of Mass. Ave., Wisconsin Ave. and Cathedral Ave. Every detail of your home can embody the ideas you have always hoped to carry out. This organization will finance and build your ideal home at a substantial saving over ready-built house costs. Phone or See EvsoNW-Brices Exclusive Agent EEIENENENEE IR NN RSN ARENATNNLER, ; Room 201, Investment Building i 15th and K Sts. Main 5974 éi On Sunday Phone Cleveland 3532—Office on Property ?‘nuu:n:;unuuus- llll:lllll B s | Your Golden Opportunity Take 14th St. car marked “Takoma Park” and xet off at jth St.. walk seuth one houses: or take Georgin Ave. car to Jefferson St., thence 1343 H St. N.W. AT N RSN S ST MRS $6,975 Bungalows IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF WASHINGTON $600 Cash—$65 a Month No property around Washington is increasing in value as fast as that along 16th Street and Georgia Avenue Extended. This is the most valuable and the most desirable section in which a detached home can still be bought for $6,975—$600 CASH—$65 A MONTH. These Bungalows, 24 feet by 32 feet, contain five rooms, bath and three closets; front porch, 8 feet by 24 feet; a large sleeping porch and kitchen porch. Will paper to suit purchaser. 7g=inch oak floors throughout; standard electrical fixtures, with B. X. wiring; Corbin hardware, with cylinder front door locks. Double siding and floors with building paper between both. Full-height cellar, with cement floor under entire house, containing furnace, five double-hung windows, laundry trays, inside stairway from kitchen, and grade entrance to yard. Walls waterproofed and plastered outside. Modern construction, including main support by iron beams and columns, concrete sidewalk and macadam road. Located in Blair-Takoma, two squares from street cars and bus. City water, sewer and electric service. We Also Have Larger Houses and Bunga- lows Up to $15,000, But None Better Built . Drive out 16th Street or Georgia Avenue to Georgia Avenue and the District Line, then north on Georgia Avenue to sales office, next to Silver Spring National Phone Woodside 138. Bank, or direct to houses in Blair-Takoma. Salesmen on Property Every Day and Evening North Washington Realty Co., Inc. E. BROOKE LEE President P.BLAIR LEE Vice President Washington City Sales Office, 1653 Pa. Ave. N.W., Opposite State Department, Phone Main 6152 Construction Office, Silver Spring, Col. 9821 S I SEEHER AN NS R TR E NN EAEE T SNNAE, BPESETEREIEPIARE zg EEREEEENENN RERENNDIN, Discriminoting Penple will admire the charm and completeness of these well located homes Number 3 Rosemary Street Just Above Bradley Lane CHEVY CHASE, MD. UST a step from Connecticut Avenue in the beautiful Brad- ley Lane district of Chevy Chase, this entrancing home possesses all the attractions one could conceivably desire. Constructed with unusual attention to details, it has ten very large rooms, two baths and two pantries, im- mense sleeping porch, two open brick fireplaces and beautiful fittings through- out. The landscaped grounds front 100 feet on Rosemary Street, with private cement drive to garage that matches the house. Priced right for immediate sale! lavatory, CLEVELAND PARK HIS fine corner brick home oc- cupies one of the highest sites in Cleveland Park. The lot fronts 45 feet on 34th Street and 97 feet on Quebec, with fine lawn and evergreens. A rear alley affords ready access to the roomy, built-in garage. Hot- water heat, electricity and all modern improve- ments are included in the home. CHEVY CHASE, D. C. SITUATED right at the crest of Huntington Street and just West of Connecticut Avenue, this detached, shingle-finish home with large grounds is one of the few really good values that can be purchased in Chevy Chase today. The six rooms are generous in size, with large windows and plenty of closet space. In addition to such spe- cial features as the great stone fireplace and inclosed breakfast porch, there are hot-water heat, electricity, a roomy garage and all other modern comforts. The owner is a naval officer who has been ordered away from Washington. Priced at §13,000, on very moderate terms! 1417 K Street Main 9300 3618 Thirty-fourth Street S.W. Cor. Quebec & 34th 4208 Forty-first Street Near Corner of Huntington St. HERE is an open brick fireplace in the living room, and a large breakfast parlor opening through double French doors from the dining room. Adjoining one of the three bed- rooms is a large screened sleeping porch. The bath is full tiled and there is a. lavatory in the base- ment. Army officer must sell at once! THESE HOMES OPEN SUNDAY