Evening Star Newspaper, November 17, 1928, Page 19

REAL TWO REALTY BOARD CROLPS AR NANED Jones Heads Arbitration and Russell Zoning Com- mittee. Appointment of the members of two rommittees of the Washington R»al}' Estate Board to serve for the ensuing year was announced today by Ben T. ‘Webster, president of the board. Percy H. Russell wes named chair- man of the zoning committs of the o-zanization, to serve with Robert Howard and H. otone Lewis. This committee makes a study of all proposed changes in zoning regulations and presents to the Zoning Commis~ sion the views of thz Renl Estate Board in respect to individual applica- ESTA AVERAGE COST OF HOMES BUILT HERE IN 1928 LEADS 14 CITIES Data Indicates Washington Dwellings 100| Per Cent Better Than Those in St. Louis and While some other cities may boast of having a larger percentage of family- owned homes than is the case here, the National Capital was th~ site of the most costly single-family _dwellings erected during the first half of this year, according to data just published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, De- partment of Labor. In the 14 cities of the United States having a population of 500,000 or more, where permits were issued for 30,323 one-family dwellings, the average cost of these houses as stated in the per- mits was $5,169. In Washington the average cost of such dwellings was computed to be $3,534. $3,619 St. Louis Average. In St. Louis permits were issued for 934 one-family dwellings and their average cost was only $3619. The aver- age cost in Baltimore was $4.001. In other words, the average single-family dwelling for which permits were issued during the first half of 1928 cost over 100 per cent more in Washington than ) Baltimore. in St. Louis or Baltimore. ~Whether this means that Washingtonians are | Ihuflding 100 per cent better houses than St. Louisans or Baltimoreans or are paying more for construction could | only be determined by an exhaustive comparison of plans and specifications in these cities, the bureau added in its | report. | The costs stated were as given by the | prospective builder at the time of ap-| |plying for his permit to build. They do not include the cost of the land, bu construction costs only. There may b2 | a profit or loss between the cost to the builder and the price paid by the home purchaser. The figures are interpreted as showing the cost of a dwelling built on identical plans and specifications in each city, as in some cities much C{lgnper dwellings are built than in others. $4,214 Average Cost. Multi-family dwellings provided for | 93,368 families in these 14 cities. They | care for over three tim>s as many families as were provided for in one- | family dwellings. The averagz cost per family of the multi-family dwelling was $4,214. The average cost per fam- ilv for this class of structure ranges from $2,063 in St. Louis to $7,014 in the borough of Manhattan. The average cost of two-family dwellings was $4,856, and 14,312 families were provided for in_this class of dwelling. In the 22 cities having a population of from 200,000 to 500,000 the number of families housed in one-family dwell- ings was 13,508, or 47.8 per cent; multi- family dwellings housed 11,575, or 40.9 per cent, and two-family dwellings housed 3,206 families, or 11.3 per cent. The average cost per family of one- family dwellings in these smaller cities was $4,601, of two-family dwellings :;fg:{ and of multi-family dwellings The average cost per family in the cities of 500,000 and over was more for each class of dwelling than for the cities in the lower population group. The cost of one-family dwellings aver- aged 12.3 per cent more in the larger cities than in the cities having a popu- lation of less than 500,000. The cost of two-family dwellings averaged 23.3 per |cent higher and that of multi-family dwellings 21.9 per cent higher. —_———— BUILDING WORKERS SHOW WAGE GAINS Pay Scale Here Is About Same as in New York and Detroit. Wages in the building industry throughout the country have not changed materially in the last year, 2 curvey made by the Building Associa- tion of Chicago has disclosed. As com- pared with a year ago, plumbers, gas- fitters and roofers of Chicago are get- Dupont’s Tontine WINDOW SHADES Give 100% Satisfaction! Estimate ting an increase of 12!; cents an hour. | Detroit wages conti Plumbers, cement finishers and roofers | same rates. in Cleveland also are receiving an in-|erage drop in some of the principal| jority of the tradesmen in the 114 cities trades amounts to approximately-'10 | surveyed are receiving the same wages crease of 1215 c: its an hour, ancisco the av- > at about the|craftsman in Dallas, Tex., amountstoa decrcase of 25 cents an hour In Washington, New York City and'cents an hour, while the average for as last ycar. tions. These stu- Percy H. Russell dies, it is pointed { out by Mr. Webster, are based on the . anticipated effect of proposed changes || Facing in lmm‘rxl]g both }n Tegard to the gen- eral principles of zoning and the par- ticular section of the city affected. o . . C. A. Jones, vice president of Shan- Rock Creek Park non & Luchs, Inc. was selected as| head of the arbitration committee. J.I} 17,0 C. Weedon, Edgar D. Turner, William || < A. Hill and How- ard A. Schladt were made mem- |830 13th St. N‘W.l W. STOKES SAMMONS, Proprietor ANNOUNCING THE FIRST SHOWING OF ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL bers and Harold E. bers and Harold E. features than are ¥y om B o e {:dg;:y‘%%: Ig:: , ST s T 4 “Within the Shadows of the Dome”’ s chosen - alternates. 2 £ IN A RESTRICTED COMMUNITY ; This committee, T distinctive much higher composed of four realtors and one associate member, Mr. Webster said, has full charge of all arbitration matters handled by the board. It renders a special service to board members and of- fers a quick and effective means of adjusting any mis- in price $13,950 A new town house in exclusive Kalorama Heights. that from the standpoints of both environment and architectural perfec- This attractively designed, all-brick residence, of six large, bright rooms, white tiled bath with shower, is of- tiowiatand . ¢ th fered at a remarkably low 10Tl Statld PR C:C et aTilonghtie ])ri(‘c to facilitate its carly flner resxdences now avallab]e understandings that may arise between | sale. in the Nation's Capital. members in connection with realty[ transactions occurring in their respec- ; y 3 tive offices, he said. The fact that Real this committee averages only about six hearings a_year, Mr. Webster pointed out, is a definite indication of the spirit of co-operation that prevails among the | 700 realtors and associates affiliated | with the board. | On Convenient Terms wood-burning fire- Exd Exhibit Home place, hardwood floors throughout, “Everlastic 1814 Irving St. N.W. Tile” kitchen floor, first Open 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. : 3 S floor wardrobe closet, wrought-iron stair rail, are but a few of the features. 2324 TRACY PLACE HOME BUYER IS SEEKING STRUCTURAL PERFECTION Dabs of Paint and Glistening Door- knobs Do Not Satisfy, Says Institute Head. “The home buyer who roams our sub- divisions today is looking for struc- tural perfection and cannot be put off with dabs of paint and glistening door- | knobs,” says L. Porter Moore, president | Home Owners' Institute, in the cur- rent issue of American Builder. Con- tinuing, Mr. Moore says: “There was a period in our construc- tion history when a high polish and a | few trick appliances sold houses to people looking for a change from the residence built by their grandparents, but that brief time has passed and the buying public now wants fewer fres- coes on the walls and more durzble studs behind them. “Structural perfection can be achieved by sound construction methods and the use of tried and tested products, mate- rials and equipment. Sound construc- tion methods are more common than good materials. A great many builders know their business as far as putting a house togsther is concerned, but many builders have been using certain prod- ucts and equipment without exactly knowing why. Double enclosed rear porches, concrete front porch, concrete street and alley ; garage. Brick and stone construction. Eleven rooms. Five baths. First floor lavatory. Back stairway. Garage for two cars. J\é.{,fi(ansfiury o COMPANY INC. 1418 Eye St. N Main Builders 1213 18th St. N.E. Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Four blocks ont Bladensburg Road from 15th & H N.E. Recsonable Cash Payment TiET $59.50 Mo., Including All Interest GEORGE A. WILSON COMPANY Bladensburg Road & M St. N.E. Lincoln 381 Owners Open Sunday—Drive out Massachusetts Avenue to 2ith—three squares north to Tracy Place ree Unusual Homes Conveniently and Aristocratically Located All Modern—All Advantageously Priced 3060 Porter Street N.W. (Just Off Conn. Ave.) BRAND-NEW DETACHED BRICK HOME, beautifully landscaped lot. Eight rooms, including maid's; electric refrigera- tion, etc.; every modern feature: exceptionally well built. Priced less than any similar house in vicinity. Inspect Sunday or any afternoon. - WM. H. SAUNDERS CO.. Inc. Exclusive Agents 1433 K St. N.W. Main 1017 . g Leads Wood Users. The United States will continue to| z7~d wood indefinitely, says W. N. rhawk, forest economist of th> ed States Forest Service, in a | “Why Grow Timber?” United States is now by far the grea.c wood user in the world, using more s timbc * than all othe- countries to~>th- end more than two-fifths of the world™ | § consumption of timber of ol ds. | e A, O The Greatest New Home Value OLD CHEVY CHASE, MD. 22 WEST IRVING ST. Detached—4 Bedrooms Center Hall This residence will plrticul;urly appeal to a family who appreciate CHEVY CHASE. D. C. 3604 MORRISON STREET Northwest A MARVELOUS RESIDENCE 16¢th STREET HEIGHTS 1531 VARNUM STREET Only one door from 16th Street New—7-room—Detached Fine Equipment Certainly, if you are anxious to voir, this neighborhood. Solidly built of all brick with limestone coins and heavy tile roof, it Is, Indeed, a master- You will find the first floor exceptionally roomy and livable in The secend floor has 5 bedrooms, including 2 inclosed, heatee sleeping porches, and 2 tile baths, while the top floor has 2 additional finished, _ Splendid grounds, effectively planted, and 2-car brick garage. A finely constructed home that we can consclentiously recommend as offering mere dollar for dollar value than anything available in this exclusive neighborhood. piece in sturdy construction. arrangement with beautifully paneled walls. heated rooms, tile bath and emple storage. Reached via 16th Street to Webster Street, then west 2 squares to 18th Street. -HEDGES & MIDDLETON, Ine. 1412 Eye St. N.W. Upper 16th St. cction noted for its fine residence home_enjoys a commanding vie Open Sunday Uniil Realtors west of 16th street, south of of Rock Creek Park. It is offered at a figure several thousand dollars below any comparative home in a similar Section Near Webster Street Dark Franklin 9503 aristocratic surroundings and the park-like beauty of Old Chevy Chase, Md. This home is ideally planned. On the first floor is a spa- cious living room with open fireplace which occupies one side of the house, a dining room, kitchen, pan- try and hall. Of course, it is mod- ern in every respect, including hard- wood floors, built-in bookcases, etc. There are many closets, a large pantry and a floored attic. The large front porch and double rear porches (one a screened sleeping porch) complete the dwelling. There is a detached 2-car garage. The large lot (60x120) is planted with many beautiful shade trees. only 1 car fare from downtown—and one block west of Chevy Chase Circle $16,950 ‘This Colonial Home has four beautifully proportioned rooms on the first floor be- sides a pantry with built-in refrigerator and a large entrance hall. The' kitchen is completely equipped. There is a large open fireplace in the living room. Entrance is gained to the home from a large front concrete porch. On the second floor are four well planned bedrooms and two tiled baths. The bath connecting with the master bedroom has a built-in shower. There are many ample closets and an attic offers splendid stor- age facilities. Every room in the house has been newly papered and painted and in each roonr the hardwood floors have been re- finished. The house is really in EXCZL~ LENT CONDITION. ‘The basement is partitioned and has a lavatory, fruit room and a room for the hot-water heating plant and instantaneous hot-water heater. ‘There is a built-in garage which opens on a paved alley. Special features: Awnings, screens, weatherstripped throughout, rear porch. $15.950 To reach—Take 16th St. Bus or 14th St. car to Varnum Street. own your own home in a neighbor- hood of increasing value and con- venience, you can't help but recoge nize the unusual merit in- this fine Colonial Residence — beautifully planned, having a _spacious living ey e room, a dining room, a tile kitchen, with complete equipment, and a pantry with built-in refrigerators rear porch, 3 pleasant bedrooms, tile bath, extra-fine plumbing, built-in bath tub with shower, many closets, lavatory in basement—absolutely modern. BUILT-IN GARAGE Priced Far Lower Than other homes in This convenient section $11,950 All of These Homes Are Open Sunday for Inspection SHANNON - & LUCHS INC Realtors and Exclusive Agents 1435 K STREET N.W.