Evening Star Newspaper, September 15, 1928, Page 21

REAL " "AUGUST PERMITS * INDISTRCT DROP Pecided Slump Shown Over | July, Aithough Total for Year Is Larger. While the general trend »f private building activities in the District has been heavier thus far during 1928 than during the same period of 1927. projects for which permits were issued in August showed a decided slump in total esti- mated cost from the corresponding total for July, the monthly report of Col. John W. Oehmann, building inspector, Feveals. The total cost of all private opera- | tions here for the past month was com- puted to be $2402.430, as compared | with $4,443.965 for July. i Construction of dwellings had a cost | nearly double that for apartment proj- | ects for which permits were issued last | month. dwellings having & cost of $822,850, while there were plans for two apart- ments costing $460.000. Permits were issued as follows: Brick. _THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, NEW DEVELOPMENT FOR CONNECTICUT AVENUE ESTATE. Plans were approved for 107 | B Five-story stone and brick apartment house, having an estimated construction cost of §300,000, which is being erected at 5130 Connecticut avenue for the J. E. Douglass Co. As designed by George T. Santmyers, it will contain 50 apartment P PLAN LASSES N REAL ESTATE Course Is Designed to Pro-; mote Study and Research in Realty Work. | | Arrangements have been completed for the course in real estate to be | conducted this Fall at the college of | the Young Men’s Christian A&miu-i tion, it was announced today by Dr.| James A Bell, dean of the institution. | The course, as heretofore, will have the indorsement of the Washington Real Estate Board. Combined with a series of lectures by members of the local real estate profession will be informal quizzes. The course will be under the direction of John A. Petty, executive secretary of the Real Estate Board. In discussing the course, Dr. Bell said: “Modern progress in the growth of | cities as well as the tremendous rural development since the advent of the automobile has widened the sphere of real estate activity. For trained men | and women with vision and courage there are unlimited opportunities and possibilities to reach success in the field | of real estate. The real estate business SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 15, 1928 ‘RNEAL . ESTATE.. NORTH CLEVELAND PARK 4206 and 4208 38th St. N.-W. Convenient to Bureau of Standards OPEN SUNDAY INSPECT THESE BEAUTIFUL HOMES (never occupied) Permits. Buildings. Value. | suites. The site is 147 by 136 feet. Dwellings ... 29 78 2854300 | - Now Offered at the Price of $11,500 First Class Environment carries with it a serious responsibility to those who asume the obligations of trust nvolved in real estate practice. Its various branches are being highly specialized and developed. The trained expert in real estate is today render- | ing a professional service rather than be:;‘s engaged in a commercial pur- | suit.” Church .. Garaces . 10.000 2 7,841 Repairs ... Realtors Plan for Convention. lhTh(\.l vue?m\l §°"I'”}.;”f§w°m§s's"ggfix§é A new and simple formula for com- e irginia eal S 9 | Wwill meet September 19 in the quarters | Puting — accurately the ~strength of of the Richmond Real Estate Exchange [ wooden columns commonly used in 53000 | to plan the program of the Virginia | buildings, bridges and other structures s | reajtors’ convention, which will be held | has been worked @ut by the forest The following summary shows the|Was announced today by W. Ludwell |products laboratofy of the Forest | distribution of improvements among the | Baldwin of Norfolk. Service. | respective sections of the District of Co- | = 4390 | lumbia and the value of same: Test Strength of Columns. Office . Public garage Gas stations Semi-detached, on large lots; exceptionally well constructed of brick with stucco ‘Warehouse exterior; 7 rooms and bath; stone mantel and open fireplace; interior woodwork hand rubbed and exceptionally beautiful; all decorations of a superior order; floors and plumbing the best obtainable; wonderful light basement. Paved street and alley. Lo Your critical inspection invited. Eight of every 10 people of Salvador WM. H' SAUNDERS CO“ Inc. live on farms, Realtors Established 1887 1433 K St. N.W. Sx':_‘n.fl‘a("firhnfll lglr\lnlors Dwelling Repairs . Dwelling .. Garages . Store 5 Greenhouse Repairs ... Southeast : Northwest. 1783 A i Main 1016 Dwelling ] Garage .. 1000 | Repairs . Dwellings 00 Total %\\s\m SIS AN | 7Connecticuwt Avenue Property Owners We are interested in listing for lease, stores on Connecticut Avenue to be rented in the Fall market. Our success in store leasing is best indicated by the numerous LEASED signs A Home of Unique Design Unquestionably the Lowest Priced De- tached Brick Home 809 15th St. N.W. displayed in the better business sections. A representative of our chain store leasing de- partment will call, at your convenience. EAVER BRO REALTORS Main NE-HALF block from 16th St—one block north of Madison St., in the Highlands, a refined and select com- munity of detached homes. This home is worth consider- ably more money than asked. Built entirely of light-face brick, with wide covered front porch, cement floored ; slate roof: all spacious rooms. Beautiful hedges, lawns, ever- green trees and gorgeous old-fashioned flowers and roses adorn the grounds. Six Bedrooms and Three Ultra Modern Baths; big reception hall; roomy living room, with attractive brick fireplace; cheerful dining room with break- fast room adjoining: large outside pantry; basement under entire house, with finished ceiling. Hot-water heat with No-Kol Oil Burner, Pittsburg water heater, Twoscar garage on paved alley. Whole property in beautiful condition. See it at once. A real buy. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY In the Heart of Maryland North of Washington DELIGHTFUL com- bination of suburban shade and beauty, city conveniences and superior architecture which can be attained by those of mod- erate means. Construc- tion and finish is of the finest. Chase & Co. 807 Maple Lane 1417 K St. in This High-Class Community $24.,500 BOSS="HELPS The Home of Homes Main 9300 Silver Spring, Md. Phone Silver Spring 531 Price, $6,985 North Cleveland Park 36th and Veazey Sts. N.W. Conn. Ave. to Bureau of Standards, West 2 Blocks on Pierce Mill Road Real Values English Cottage Type Homes Eight rooms, bath with shower, and extra lavatory; semi-detached brick, artistically built. Homes of superior construction, ideally, located near large estates and Bureau of Standards, overlooking Connecticut Avenue. Not just the stereotyped homes you are accustomed to seeing, but superior in every detail. Inspection invited. CHAS. D. SAGER Builder Realtor Owner Main 36 924 14th St. N.W. Inspect Them Today | SIS L Office at 8th & Tuckerman St. N.W. Open Until 9 P. M. TO GET THERE— Out Georgia Ave. to Tuckerman St., or Georgia Ave. cars and get off at Tuckerman St. N. W., then east one and one-half squares. BY AUTO — Out 16th_St., through Colorado, thence to Tuck- erman Street and 8th. Telephone Georgia 3858. On high, level ground, about twenty minutes out Sixteenth Street and Colorado Avenue, from the White House, are these new brick built homes ready for immediate occupancy. There are two large bedrooms the entire width of the house (and bath between). With covered rear porch, screened in and lighted; front porch as shown and an English side porch—these new semi-detached homes of five rooms with modern features and built-in garage are big values. Where your children can play in the great Government Park now being established. Stores, churches, schools and two car lines are within walking distance also. ‘WARDMAN 1437 K St. N. W. i Main 3830 We House Over One-Tenth of Washington’s Population Just West of Chevy Chase Circle 5624 Western Avenue Judging from every angle of consideration one of the finest situations and choicest new homes in Chevy Chase. The design and layout are surely the last word in perfect home con- struction. Nine large rooms and three baths, servant’s quarters with bath on third floor. Other features incluude a delightful copper- screened side porch, big sleeping porch, cozy breakfast room, large pantry and two-car built- in, fireproof garage. We invite your inspection and comparison. Open Sunday Until 9 P.M. HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Ine. 1412 Eye St. N.W. R O s SO R RS SR RRAS SRS RS AR A NSNS AN R AR NSRRI S A AN A S R S AR AR AR AN N Redltors Franklin 9503 S8 Priced Below Market Value for Quick Disposal 1613 Varnum Street N.W. This home is owned Extraordinary circumstances permit the sale of this attractive Breuninger- built home: spacious. convenient and J'uat west of 16th St., in that fine neighborhood. It contains 8 large, cheerful rooms, 2 fine baths, servants’ quarters and garage —with many additional conveniences in- cluding General Electric refrigerator, oil burner, awnings, weather strips and cop- per screens. The front and rear yards have been artistically decorated with shrubbery, and the house has just been thoroughly redecorated. Open All Day Sunday G Breuninger & Sons 706 Colorado Bldg. and was formerly occu- pied by Mr. Lawrence Beatus, manager of the Loew's Theaters, this city, who has been transferred to New York City, necessitating the disposal of this beautiful home at a fig- ure lower than the actual market value. 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