Evening Star Newspaper, January 12, 1929, Page 18

18 REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON., 7. €. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1929.° REAL ESTATE. W Goodnow, w.’um..m. Frank Lyon, SUBDW'S'ON CONTROL the buyer is also to come under dis- MARYLAND TAX cuT URGED Mr. Normoyle, Mr. Jones, W. A. Smith; | cussion at the conference. ZUNING INEREAS[S I s j___:lTs o REA”URS DISGUSS Noris ehairman, Mif. Buckies, . % | SUBJECT OF CONFERENCE| “Realtors and city plan experts Nve | gpecia pispetch 1o 7me sar PR 0 PE R]_Y V AI-UE S Crreh, M. Wetise; S Goginon: O iy {,‘;’l::,:" ;r lc‘;!"m: :‘]:;df:fa"l:;;n.s lfa‘v:&"f BALTIMORE, January 12.—Taxes on A i , Mr. B back ?ghal!‘r‘mrrl\\. g;nngI.mMo;fll;A M:m;l:;p_lfhsse of City Planning to Be Dis-|rence Velller, secretary and director of | farms and real estate in the rural sec- Mr. Gosnell, M. E. Church, Guy N. cussed at National Hous- the National Housing Association, said | tions of the State should be reduced, in Maij. Brown Points Qut Ad- ‘ 'h, B. B. Ezrine, Mr. Goodnow, in announcing the discussion on subdi- : f«':f"ér.nm, Mr. Minar, Mr. Normoyle, ing Convention, vision control. | the opinion of J. Allan Coad, State Mr. Jones. 4 “Realtors, through the National As-| scnator from St. Marys County. "The board will hold a dinner meet- | A phase of city planning which will|sociation of Real Etate Boards and i | S - |occupy a prominent place on the pro- | city plan experf gh the National s e s Continued Development Seen |ing at the Washington Golt and Coun gram of the National Housing Confer- |City Planning Conference and _the | abolished and that we should be con- t t P . t H b North v|rg|nla GI'O‘ T Gy o‘:‘cfi* dtr hbe held January 2& 301 in Ar‘r(xerlcag C&ly Plt::nnmg Institute, r;nv; tent vgth the gc:‘:}ra!har»r:mem made SRR B Philadelphia, is control of subdivisions. | taken effective steps to end this lac! ry five years. e shoul van ages DR AIVRtcRIOME y Up The possibility of devising a plan|of control by formulating & code of |ish the supervisors or do aw: at Luncheon DISCUSSION PLANNED. | whereby the general quality of a house | ethics for subdividers and setting forth | five-year assessment period,” he con- . ki bought for a home may be certified to a set of resolutions on subdividing. tenced. Is it pnsr.l:le to measure real estate demand and supply_ through a real | Northern Virginia realtors discussed | ostate sales index? What is the best | prospects for 1929 business at the first | method of making a vacancy inventory | luncheon meeting of the year of the |0f & community? | Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax Real | These, and many other uestinnde e Koo h (eCeorgeiliascn | soivai mey render its members will be i : discussed by the realtor secretaries di- . : : precident, omback, e Dewly elected | yision at the annual business meeting v - mptun Qtrnt ments of 1028 and declared 1929 will | (0,°5;9d 10 Birmingham, Ala, Janu- see continued development of many ry 28 2,’ and 25, = j 4 . 1 & - Eehflflfihire flflmng Owners Under Plan. Zoning to regulate development in | @effect is a_means of protecting private property, Maj. Carey Brown, enginecr | of the National Capital Park and Plan- ning Commission, said this week in out- lining the purposes of zoning and city | planmng to the real estate class at the M. C. A., conducted by the Washing- | wn Real Estate Board. | Under a properly operating zoning | #ystem residential neighborhoods are protected against intrusion of business and other mechanical or commercial | pursuits which by their nature detract Trom the exclusiveness which a residen- tial section should enjoy, he said. Stabilizes Property Values. “The restriction of business to certain fvell defined areas,” he continued, *tends to stabilize not only property values but business itself, as such con- centration of areas inevitably influences the movement of traffic and brings buy- important prejects, including the taking g{:{e otH ll.%e Bouéevnrd by the Virginia ighway Commission, the prob- | able early selection of the route for the ;M(:;u:; Vernon hhl;iemonal Boulevard JIuls t El)fi‘&RhOde ang e approac] completic T the Ar’lllggmn xx{;moml‘nm\.g R e Ll Veknlle e president appointed the follow- | (| In All-White Eckington standing committees for 1929: | [ 4 £ | Appraisal for Arlington County, Ash- Near New Tech High ton C. Jones (chairman), K. A. Brum- D O .o, e miby e | B 2017 Third THIS development of unusual homes has met with such popularity that already plans are under way to build four more homes of the same type—of 8 rooms, 2 tiled baths (one has a shower), a floored attic, and special features— ers to these restricted areas, thereby 5 William S, Hoge, jr. \ ; g assuring to every business a maximum | Property at 921 Nineteenth stréct, which has been sold by Mrs. Elizabeth | Buckley, ~Arthur ’nuflff'"mfnéhfircfi Street N.E The € £ the kind you don't expect to find ©of opportunity. | Van Renssalaer Frazer to Reinhold Von Rosen. The transaction, negotiated | appraisal for Alexandria, John D. Nor- e |4 arm o in a residence so reasonably priced. The recent development of special | ¢hrough the offices of Irving B. Newcomb and E. Roy Lewis, was reported to be | moyle (chairman), C. C. Batcheller, Open Sunday Until 9 P.M. Elcti R : e @etached residential areas has & signifi- | $350,000, The building contains 32 apartment units. John G. Graham. R. L._Kane: legia. Electric efrigeration, _inviting cant importance to the home owner se- s = lative, F. C. Goodnow (chairman), Mr. ey :r.',‘fhfx?éd"b‘f&' @Ifi @ng[anh large open fireplace, especially fine hardwood floors, metal weather stripping and slate roof. The garage lecting these sections for his home in Graham, Charles W. Smith, George K. | (§ T ot Led Ten e en dtanen vesames vt | DECEMBER. BUILDING PERMITS et eaorBe o ojuolds, B. M. | il enclosed back porch and beau- will be permitted. The theory of elimi- man), H. C. Morrls, M S COnEs pom i i tentd d all d th nating apartments in detached residen- , Mr. Hoge, Mr. i this convenient opens on a paved alley and the tial areas is based on the principle that IN DISTRICT TOTAL $7.787,630 g‘:fs‘;‘;y's“%‘;r Church, Mr. Normoyle, | i| Very Deep 120-Foot Lot I 8 large lot on which it stands is Bt s e o womial ol o Membership for Alington and Fair-| (| Street and Alley Paved lorated modern 38x150 and is beautifully planted facilities for a population housed in | . . i fhx S g‘e‘s‘mv‘,f%hflgrnn?& X . & B Seutiviee with many shade trees and fine single family units, whereas the en-| Year's Figure Swelled to 51.255,080 by | membersiip. for- Atxanari, Sewk: | | Robert E. Kline, Jr. PAEN shrubbery. croachment of apartment houses in i ey moyle (chairman), .Mr. Reynolds, G. Owner. o such areas incrclnsnh popust mllt amxi - Boothe, Mr. Graham, C. C. Batcheller; 718 Uni T ¢ Build; t d '] 1 = S . e o v T, Last Month's Report, Records of publiciy. Jonn M. Hinax (hatrsin. nion Srus Huriding Comenicnt to OPEN TODAY FOR INSPECTION o aIE F s Sre kBRI Mr. Kane. Charles W. Smith, C. A. . Sehools, Churches, limits and now is considered regional I R 1 Keefer, J. B. Clem, B. B. Ezrine; arbi- Or Any Broker S 7 d » planning, taking in certain areas around nspector KReveal. tration and standards of practice, M. E. tores; and one- HANNON - & LUCH the city proper which are really a part Church (chairman), Mr. Buckley, M: X half square from > of the city in so far as the city plan is = Bus and Street concerned. These areas must be made to harmonize and development should | Building operations in the District for | Garages - .30 Cars. it A be co-ordinated with the general sys- | Which permits were issued in December SR;:;;“-- of 1580 5 . # tem of highways and other projecied | had a higher estimated value than any up al- plans for parks, schools, fire and police | previous month of 1928 and swelled the | Gar: 183 iR protection and all other elements that | total for the year to $51,255,080, offical | Eioyators © H 338 Semi-Detached English Design enter into the economic and social life | records of the building inspector, Col. | Boler . of & modern city. It is for this reason John W. Ochmann, show. The Decem- Estan that the National Capital Park and |ber total was $7,787,630. Planning Commission has broadened its | The 1928 total was well above the| The following summary shows the scope to_include adjacent counties of |figure for 1927, when permits were | distribution of improvements among the 526 #7,787,630 Maryland and Virginia.” issued for private construction work - " % - Through the co-operation of propsrly | estimated to cost in excess of $36,300,- | Fespective sections of the District of Co Homes in ;donsmubed authorities in these States, | 000, but wes rm\sidfsmblé' below the | lumbia and their values: Mariett aj. Brown said, the park development | total of $63,499,330 of 1926. New buildings— rietta Y and system of highways in these ad-| Official reports for the months of the | Northeast . . s ou n rrange urcnase Joining counties are being planned and | past year follow: : * 6834300 Park L=) 00 1aid out with the thought of harmoniz- ing with the development of the Na tion’s Capital. Wider Highways Urged. | January . . su!msa Southwest oy Details to Suit Yourself $7,875.450 2 0 6,7 & 8 Rooms 0 | Repairs .. Total There's a remarkably attractive home—in an incom- parably desirable location—that can be bought for about $5,000 under its regular price—and the terms—both the cash payment and the monthly payments—will be left largely for the purchaser to dictate. On Terms to Suit You Inspect Them Sunday! Exhibit Home 421 Marietta Pl. N.W. Open 9 AM. to 10 P.M. HOW TO—Take I4th St. car to 5th 1 im COME and Kennedy, two blocks b It's a brand-new home—planned exceptionally. That doesn’t mean freakishly—on the contrary, you'll be im- pressed with the unusual practicability of the entire lay- Commenting on a major thorough- |July — jective of & major thoroughfare plan is | Scitembe ¥ the improvement of & comprehensive | Rov Freys $8,950 up the vital traffic flow of the community To6aL Near Western H lgh n may freely move. To develop such a equal importance in the circulation approved during December, compared scheme, that some are of much greater | With plans for 62 dwellings having a BURLE“‘H and that it is advantageous to select| Permits were issued in December as A near-in “mm";“y with e Ty Fttin mber Number all the attractiveness of more fare plan, Ma). Brown said: “The ob- (A Priced from system of wide, direct arteries in which | December hnt et Sttt o o s fr 10 sprie, b Bavng BEAUTIFUL value to the community than others, |total cost estimated at $545,250. slstenny upon them until they function | 5., Y;;lrmm' I 'v’““;” seivelimanyrsd e i g tem. ‘This requires the adop- 23 49 (O] ; £ 2 - :1:3 f:f:l?“&l?‘cfiltg:\oprgxgmn:mfim A ] 2206 TUNL A w Zortk of Madlion, or Georols Avess = out. Rooms are of excellent size; equipment and fixtures for the effective exccution of that plan.| G i R Madison; or drive out 16ih Sireet or [HOMES] in exquisite taste and of modern character; beautiful “There ashington and vicinity ublic garase i e 01 . east to S % A S u urgent need for promotion of the major | S35 s b ROAD N.W. Mnin'hedy Torth om Madison, or phone TiF STANDARD OF COMPARISON woodwork; best of hot-water heating plants; extra big thoroughfare idea. If streets of this i uns 17 g ¢ 5 > closets—and wonderful construction throughout. There Open until 9 P.M. Houses, 20 ft. wide, contain six rooms, one and two tiled baths, three screened and open porches, oak floors. fireplace, Frigidaire, garage, entirely mod- ern, exceptionally well built. type can be set apart from all others in | Stone the popular mind and in the minds of officials, & notable step will have been taken toward creation of a more perfect Capital City. Franchises for car or bus routes cannot be discussed intelligently ‘without a major thoroughfare plan ‘Traffic regulations, such as those re- stricting the movement of vehicles of certain classes to marked routes, must Priced as Low as be related to the major thoroughfare $8,950 Undoubtedly the Best Buy i in Washington ‘ teenth Street, just north of the entrance to Rock Creek Park Golf Course—and go through it from top to bottom. Open from 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. every day—and from 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. on Sundays. ® e e On Beautiful Kansas Ave. Colonial Tapestry Brick, 20 feet wide. system. 2 o “Street lighting plans, traffic signals, || Free Parking Space in Rear Size it up from your standpoint of comfort and con- paving specifications, school and play- " ground sites, location of nelghborhood 1727 K St. N.W. RSO RATLE ER With Every Artistic two-colored bath, open fireplace. ftore center, fire and police atations, el e VEI SO o Kelvinator electric _refrigerator, garage, venience—and when you inquire the price you'll be doubly Elomt von e ealo pmnerty) W ave e bmmz’f’fl?{o‘!nflfi' detached build’ ssential elaborate kitchen cabinets, parquet floors, qurpnscd pendent upon a designation of major Suitable for lawyers, brokers, organi- ROBT. E. KuNE, Jr. | F. C f hardwood trim and floors throughout, panel- thoroughfares. A subdivider must move (| ~2ations, &c. Moderate rentals. Owner JEAENOR e on ort ed walls, Cafritz wardrobe closets. Three somewhat in the dark if he does not H porches, wide as house; paved street and know where the thoroughfares of the || Also First Floor 1719 K St. N.W. s A L alley. district in which he is operating are or One room 20x45 ft. Another room will be. 20x22 ft. and 2 small rooms. Can “It will be Increasingly helpful to all rent as one or two units. Washlniwn to have an official major J. C. WEEDON CO. thoroughfare plan. Any plan for streets within the District of Columbia must || 1727 K St. N\W. Metrop. 3011 be carefully related to the primary highway system of the region and to the streets and roads in Maryland and Ry 1347 Montague St. N.W. Real Estate Firms Combined. peTacHED STONE s$14500.00 $10,950 e SAMPLE HOUSE 4925 KANSAS AVE. Modest Just North of Sherman Circle Terms at Emerson Street. 1016 14th CAF”ITZ Main 9080 COOLEY BROS. “Builders of Better Homes” All Sold But One Or Any Broker Go north 2 blocks from 3%th d T to Tunlaw road and homes. 1415 [REALTORS JO)™ “2'7";'6’1 Deal With a Realtor K Street are nine rooms and two baths. s Drive by 1427 Van Buren Street, to the right of Six- ‘The real estate offices of M. F. Burton Co. and Robert W. Werth have been combined under the name of the Wood- ridge Realty Co. with offices at 2377 9 ROOMS Lot 50x1321, Rhode Island avenue northeast. 2 Baths HOME Open Rememb Wondertully construeted with heav, hick stone walls, bedrooms and one of on the floor. excelient. condition. porch, big. fine fireplace and the higl and Bock Creck Park, toeether with its gr o CHURCHES. CARS and BUSSES, lond to N ofovent” s fugare. value of this real Kome BARGATN The ‘elevation is BiEh and it s an jdeal, heaitbiul and practical place for children. Also the Last of This Estate 1357 Montague St. N.W.—$11,500 DETACHED, cozv 8-room, 2-bath home (2 bedrooms, bath on first floor), conerete front porch. sleeping porch. fireplace, h.-w. h., elec. and garag 0 by about 330. Location and conveniences the same as house described al “Both ‘these homes are real BARGAINS! EASY TERMS PAUL MAGOFFIN Exclusive Agent 317 Woodward Bldg. Phone Main 3023 537 Qul'ncy St. N.W. $7.250 ' Ofpen for Inspection Al Dzy Sunday A most interesting home in good location, near transpor- tation, stores and schools. Six rooms, bath, modern. Ex. cellent condition. Boss &7 Pisclps Realtors 1417 K St. Main 9302 Building in Chevy Chase Is Active The purchaser of a hone site should look to the future. A community safeguarded by strin- gent restrictions. Ideal Brick Homes Near 10th & Fla. Ave. N.E. Located in a beautiful sub- division where 86 houses have been sold. Prices $6,950 $8,950 Sample House at 1509 W. Va. Ave. N.E. These houses contain 4 spa- cious bedrooms, hot-water heat, electric lights and garage. Rep- resentative on Premises. FAMOUS FORT STEVENS HOMES E\'ERYTHIN(; that could be desired in a $6 750 t $7 850 moderate priced home—brick construc- ’ (0] 5 tion—semi-detached—large well lighted roors —front and rear poreH.>—built-in garage and a host of other attractive features. luspmr them $ today and vou will decide that here is exactly what you have been looking and longing for in a home of your own. TO GET THERE—Out Georgla Ave. to Tuck- $55 Monthly Fottes & WA T Chevy Chase is a choice residential com- munity of today and the future. Let us show you plats of this charming residential section and ex- plain our : 505 Madison Street N.W. A 7-room, semi-detached home at a price of a row house...... LIBERAL TERMS OF PAYMENT LOTS ATTRACTIVELY LOCATED & PRICED OFFICE AT “Y AUTO—Out Sixteenth St., through Colorado, We sell on terms you thence to Tuckerman Street and Eighth, Tele- 8th & Tuckerman Sts. N. can afford to carry. phone Georgia 394. WARDMAN J.DallasGrady Thomas J. Fisher & CO., lnc. 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