Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1927, Page 18

REAL REALTORS SURVEY | VIRGINIA GROWTH Action Due to Progress. of | for nes Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax Counties Explained. A policy of fact-finding surveys at intervals to keep abreast of the many changes in the economic development of Greater Washington's Virginia area has been formulated by the Alexan- a, Arlington and Fairfax Real Is- tate Board, which made plans an economic surv of condition; Alexandria, Arlington County Tairfax County. in and According to Arhton of northern Virginia in the vicinity of Washington in population and indus trial importance makes an organized and systematic survey of progress highly desirable. in order that the rea’ tor may be in the hest position 1 serve his clients properly. In a sec- tion progressing so rapidly, facts and statistics that were accurate last vear or the vear hefore become hopelessly out of date and useless as current in formation, it is stated. Increase Is Expl All of Arlington County parts of Alexandria and Fairfax County, ted, have outstripped mos ns of the Capital distri; n growth in recent vear s Arlington County’s increase in population has never been less than 50 per cent in any 10 vears, accord- ing to United tes Census Bureau figures. In the last five years the es timated growth has averaged approx- imately 18 per cent. For the same period, the District's estimated in- crease has averagrd about 4 per cent. The reason for this surprising in- crease in population can be found in the fact that Arlimgton County is only 29 square miles in total area, with this area lying more or less along the river and with downtown Washington only a short space of traveling time dis:ant. The city of Alexandria has spread out over an area more than twice as large as its former area in the last several years, and Alexandrians have been moving out into the suburbs sur- rounding the city in two counties. Alexandria’s population gain in the last six vears is estimated at approxi- mately 5 per cent cach year. Fairfax County Growth. While Fairfax County. as a whole. has shown no more than a normal population increase, certain suburban areas near Alexandria and the District have grown very substantially, con- struction in many square miles of ter- ritory having increased from 100 to 360 per cent. In view of these facts, members of the real estate board feel that no time shoyld be lost in planning for the facilities and utilities which will be required to take care of Yuture growth, which it 1s assumed will con- tinue at the same approximaté rate for many years to come. It is signifi- cant that the public utility companies in- the area are making plans that will enable them to serve large and populous communities within a com- paratively few years. Water mains, telephone and power lines, gas mains @nd sewers are being planned for the future on a scale co thj present rate of growth. t is pointed cut that the present rates of growth, if continued, will give Alexandria a - population of nearly :l'fi(:&'ln 1?35 and in the same year on County will 5000 mark. ¥ Abearh e Tke captivating exterior of this Spanish home comfort to be found within its walls. motive. Located on an attractive square, fronting an hundred and twenty foot Avenue —just west of Chevy Chase Circle. It contains ten large rooms, two delightful baths —ualso servant’s quarters with bath, two-car built-in garage, and many other features. Hedges & Middleton, Inc. 1412 Eye St. N.W. Jones, pres- | amounted to $2 ident of the board, the |ap|d growth | represented declines of 36 per cent (i, yna amount of 20,312,000, from December and 3 per cent from | 4% pay nensurate with ! ESTATE. BOOM IN BUILDING IN D. C. AND MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES (Continued from venteenth Page.) Missour!, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Ne- braska) had $84,700.600 in contracts new construction work durin . There w cent from Decemb per cent over Janua of last month’s building record showed the following items of note £35,009,500, or 41 per cent of all cc buildings: . for com so0, or 13 stru unn v residentis per cent, dustrial buildings cent, for educatic : 83, 0 for public or 3 per Gent,' for teocial recreational projects. Contemplated new work reported for this territory during January 019,400 This figure of last year. Southeastern States. January construction contracts let in the South 1. linas, Georgl Alabama. Missi Arkansas Touisia amounted to $42.318.400. The above fizure exceeded December by & per cent, but declined from January of last vear by 36 per cent. Inclnded in the January building and d were the following s of work: $12.624 1t of all construction. 11 January per cent. 4.600, or 1 1 building 13 par cont, for industrial bufldl 21,000, or 5 per_eent. for edur tional huildings: $1.545.100, cont for religions and buildings: and £1.130.000, cent, for social and projects. g Contemplated construction projects were reported for the district in J uary to the amount of $89.338,700. There was an increase of 23 per cent over December. However. a decrease of 45 per cent from January, 1926, occurred. Decline in Northwest. ‘The Northwest (Minnesota, the Da- kotas and northern Michigan) had $2,490,800 worth of contracts awarded for new construction work durlnr.' Janua There were decreases of 2 per cent from December and 38 lwr cent from January of last year. The more important items in_last month's building record were: $1,162,700, or 47 per cent of all construction, for residential buildings: $330,500, per cent, for educational building: Desirable Offices Realtors, Builders and Insurance Brokers 1104 Vermont Ave. N.W. Attractive offices in new building in heart of insurance and real estate section. Excep- tionally well lighted and suited to above business. her recreational | THE EVENING $247.000, or 10 pew cent, for recreational proje per cent. for industrial buildings; $198, 400, or § per cent, for public wor and utilities; and $192,200, or § per cent, for commercial buildings. Contemplated new work reported for the hwest last month amount 00. The above figure of 2 3 per « cial and 00, 4 represented | Deceniber and Contracts $15,525,200, £ and engineering coniracts '[\\.lt» let last month to the amount of §1 0 in the State of Texas. This |fizure represented declines of 10 per cent from December and 13 per cent from January, 1926. anuary construction record for the following items of | 00, or 50 per cent of all struction, for residential buildin . or 21 per cent, for public wd utilities; $2.287,100, or 15 for commercial buildings; 3 per cent, for industrial cent $741,300. | building: | public bu: at 5. n.\menml.u»d construction projects fwere reported for Texas in January being a nt deerease fron® December as well us a 3 per cent loss from Jan uary of last year. Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, is i [one of the most important commer- sinl centers in the world. High Altitude sunshine and pure air. Six rooms and tiled Spacious porches. Deep lot. Built-in garage. 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The rd_of directors must y on the desirability of all occupants, thus permanently maintaining this stand. ard. “Because of the wholesale factor, bath. n Colonial Stalrway Door Knoba et in eyery room -panel Door |Ii|nliv\|\el Faucets " 1rontng Board Totlet Fin Celtar Sieel Ream Construction Deep Back Yard Sample House 3715 18th St. NE BROOKLAND $8,950 Exceptionally Low Cash and Monthly Payments Out Rhode Island Ave. to 17th St., north on 17th St. to Newton 18th St., north to Perry St. 1416 K St. N.W. D. an apartment fn a co-operative build- ing is much more economically oper- {ated is relieved of the burden of manage- | ment through the services of a re- | su building is lower Manor. gl il Towe lectable rents, no landlord's profit.” *|of Ptah Hotep, the Egyptian, compiled | 3366 All other Home are Beaten C.. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 12, REAL ESTATE. than an individual dwelling of he same size. “The co-operative apartment owner Devonshive Dotons Miller-Built ponsible managing agent under the vision of the board of directors. The cost of maintaining and oper- ting the co-operative apartment han that of the use there are no uncol- Miller-Designed ented building, be acancies, no Josses through . | The oldest book in the world s that | B. C,, and preserved in Paris. 'BEFORE BUYING INSPECT THESE HOMES 1725 Taylor St. N.W. A semi-detached home, west of Sixteenth St., of eight rooms and two baths. 1716 Upshur St. N.W. A detached brick home of eight rooms and two baths. 1240 Monroe St. N.E. A detached home in Brook- land, of eight rooms and bath. Garage. 1826 Ontario P1. N.W. A brick home of six rooms and bath, 616 7th St. N.E. A brick home of six rooms and bath. The Above Homes Are Well Worth Your In- spection. For Further Information Apply FLOYD E. DAVIS COMPANY Realtors 733 12th St. N.W. Main 353-352 This New Exhibit Huae at 3826 Van Ness Street N.W. —is worthy of your inspection. Van Ness Street, running through the spacious grounds of the Bureau of Standards, is now open from Conn. ave. to Wisconsin ave. { by at Least $1,000 When you inspect these you'll admit you have never seen so much Home for the money— and they’re “Lifetime” built. wme 4516 5th St. N.W. Home Between—and in sight of Grant and Sherman Circles—within a stone’s throw of St. Gabriel’s Church and Parochial School on the south, and one of the finest public schools in Washington on the north. The buses pass within a block—and both car lines are handy. The lot, on account of the location, is alone worth $500 more. All 6 of the rooms are unusual size—with large wardrobe closets; also immense coat closet, with mirror door, in reception hall. Each of the 3 porches is as large as a room. Beautiful tiled bath with Pem- broke built-in tub and shower. Big brick outside pantry—full of shelves. 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