Evening Star Newspaper, May 24, 1930, Page 18

REAL ESTATE. Chevy Chase Corner $14.500 Four Large Bed Rooms—Detached Garage—Lot 65x120 REAL ESTATE THE EVENING STAR, - WASHING BUILDERS URGED UPPER MARLBORO BUILDING FALLS OFF Seven Permits Are Issued for Structures Estimated to INTERIOR OF THE THIRD MODEL HOME Harvey, owner; Holmes , builder; $500 repairs to dwell- " TOBE AGTIVE NOW Materials Are Low, With Money Abundant and Good Supply of Labor. (Continued From First Page.) the enlargement of the garage at ap- proximately one-half the contract price charged in 1923 when the contractor shunned the small job. Nor is the saving confined to the home. It is true that a six-rom house may be built today at the same cost as & five-room house in 1923 and in many cases an extra bath may be thrown in for measure. But in the case of business buildings a 13-story or limit- height skyscraper may be erected at the same cost of a 10-story building of the peak building year. The same ap- plies to industrial structures. ' Figures of builders disclose from actual con- struction cost records that the average cost of a Class A limit-height building in 1923 ranged from 60 to 65 cents a cubic_foot, whereas today the building may be duplicated at a cost of 40 to 45 cents a cubic foot. This great saving is attributable both to the low material costs and to the productiveness of labor. Sand, cement, brick, mortar, plaster, lath and other factors entering largely into the cost of business building show decided re- ductions compared to prices charged in 1923. As to skilled labor, during the fever- ish bulilding activity of seven years ago workmen were able to obtain employ- ment with ease. If the boss contrac- tor felt the workman was not produc- ing results the workman did not care, for he knew there were a score or more Jobs he could cbtain were he fired. Today conditions are different. Jobs are not so plentiful and -there are more men for each job than for some time past. The workman wants to hold his job and he knows the best way of accomplishing this is by keeping his :*;lnd upon his duties and doing his st. Even in public improvements have the savings of construction work been felt. Streets may be graded and paved, sewers dug and sidewalk and curbing Iaid with savings in excess of 25 per cent comparable -to the 1923 improve- ments. Opportunities are offered sub- dividers to rush such improvements. Districts lacking in conveniences are offered the chance now to obtain as much today in the way of sewers, side- walks, etc., for $4 as they bought for $5 in 1923, ‘The home builder is offered unex- eelled opportunities for building. ¥ig- Surprising spaciousness for a house of limited dimensions is found in The Star model home at 2004 M street north- east, in Shelbourne, the dining room of which is shown here. Although only 18 feet wide, the house is planned to give abundant light and air in all rooms by placing the dining room beside the kitchen and immediately behind the living room. Furnishings are by the Hub Furniture Co. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. _Lanham. e omas W. King, owner; $350 line pumps, Brentwood. e George B. hes, Jr., owner; Charles Robey, bulider; $4,000 dwelling, Am- mendale. Cost $6,649. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., May 24— ——— Building operations in Prince Georges |* County showed a decrease last week, In the first three months of this year when the county commissioners issued "five crashes. —Star Staff Photo. The same home on the same plan cost $5,500 to build in 1926 and when dupli- cated again late in 1929 cost $4,200. This was a five-room home of 1,335 square feet. Another instance is of & six-room home built in 1925 for $8,500 and duplicated in 1930 for $6,250. So that under this high oroductive- ness of labor and low material costs prospective improvers face a situation unparalleled in years. Big business is aware of the situation. Railroad and large Mggmflons are rushing improvements fore prices 80 up. BUILDING IS LEASED Garrett Motor Co., Inc., Will Oec- cupy Structure. Boss & Phelps announce the leasing of the two-story, modern automobile building located at 1835-1837 Fourteenth street, at present occupied by Dick BUILDING PERMITS SHOW MARKED GAIN FOR WEEK (Continued From First Page.) 2409 Naylor road southeast; to cost $3,500. Lee D. Rush, owner; R. W. Berry, designer; Edward J. Lockwood, builder; to erect one-2%%-story brick and tile dwelling, 3009 McKinley street; to cost $6,000. Fulton Lewis, trustee under will of James N. Saville; io make repairs, 1749 Pennsylvania avenue northwest (lot 813, square 166); to cosi $1,000. M. D, Dodson, owner; L. W. Little- fleld, designer and builder; to erect one 2-story brick addition, 1338 Fourth street; to cost $1,200. Van E. and H. H. Thompson, owners Cathedral avenue; to cost $4,500. Columbia Construction Co. Inc, owners and builders; George T. Sant- myers, architect; to erect one 2-story brick dwelling, 5459 Thirty-first street; to cost $10,500. One shipyard in Glasgaw, Scotland, now is employing 7,000 men. Home Massachusetts Avenue | - ALovely Detached SR IN PETWORTH New Jameson-Built Row Priced From $8,250 Up 21 Sold Inspect at Once 412 to 442 Jefferson St. N.W. 6, 7 and 8 large rooms, tiled bath, built-in tub, shower, hardwood floors, cedar-lined closets, servant’s toilet and wash trays. Frigidaire and other mod. ern appointments. Double rear porches and concrete front porch. Paved street and alley. Lots 140 feet deep. Garage with each house. Conveniently located to schools, street cars, stores and churches. EASY TERMS A. Jameson Co. OWNERS and BUILDERS 906 New York Ave. N.W National 5526 10 British army aviators were killed in | | A very imposing corner home in a setting of fine shrubs, hedges and trees. Large reception hall and living room with open fireplace; model kitchen with furnished breakfast nook; four bed rooms and sleeping porch; full width covered front porch; maid's room, outside pantry, hot-water heat, hardwood floors, etc. 5501 Nevada Avenue (Corner of Livingston) Drive right from Conn. Ave. on Livingston Street two bdlocks to home and our sign. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY 9. €. Bouglass Co. Realtors 1621 K St. N.W. Metro. 5678 MARIETTA PARK A Beautiful Community of Detached and Semi-Detached Homes J. B. TIFFEY, Builder A new group of the prettiest, most complete semi-detached brick homes ever offered the Washington public EXCLUSIVE FEATURES Six and seven rooms, one and two baths, one and two car built-in garages, enclosed or screened porches. Concrete fromt porch, hardw. oors and trim throughout. Beautiful fireplace, large pantry, daire, elaborate kitchen, cheerful bed rooms, cedar clos It-in tub, wer. Cold storage rooms and many other features. Paved st: nd al . Take 14th Car marked “Takoma,” get off at Oneida St., or drive out 5th St. to 410 Oneida St. N.W. Murphy, Inc., to Garrett Motor Co., |M. L. Thompson, designer; Van E: Inc., which will occupy the building be- Thompson, builder; to erect one 2-story concrete, brick and frame dwelling, 5114 Heights Opposite the NATIONAL CATHEDRAL = Only — $22,500 No. 3510 Garfield Street N.W. We believe this to be the most attractively priced detached home ever offered for sale in Massachusetts Avenue Heights % S ures disclose that a certain home erected in 1923 cost $6,000 to build: Tower Bldg., 14th & K For a Quality Considered For s e Only $9.950 s Dot 1707 C St. N.E. is the lowest priced of all houses ! This, the exhibit home of a new group in that de- lightful restricted community near Eastern High School and Anacostia Park, is receiving most favor- able comment. No' artistic detail has been over- looked. There are large porches, sevep rooms and a tiled bath with shower. Natural hardwood trim is used, the floors are oak and the beautiful elec- tric fixtures harmonize with the panelled walls. -You will marvel at the kitchen with all its features, including Frigidaire and inlaid linoleum floor. The garage is built-in. . . e . o You will find this to be a most comfortable, livable home—spacious bright rooms | Open Daily Until 9 P. M. throughout.—the entire house in perfect repair, Tts Tocation iy idealopposite the Cathedral L - -- : ' 4607 ELM STREET —close to the new British Embassy—convenient to John Eaton end J. F. Oyster Public Chevy Chase, Md. Schools—just north of Mass. Ave—within twelve minutes’ drive of the White House. One block from car line—Stores—Public School Sunday 11 to 6 P.M. An_exi 1 bargain in a fully detached home—LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD—HALF BRICK anq siucco construction. Similar new houses are selling today for a trifie under $12,000. NOWHERE can you find & better HOME or VALUE, and we are confident it will be snapped up wrkll" ‘There are six large, bright rooms, tile bath with shower, oak throughout, attic, every convenience, garage. Beau- tifully landscaped lot, approximately 70x90. Minimum Terms, $1,000 Cash—$75.00 Month e RSN, | iy B o Open Sunday 10 AM. to Dark Schwab, Valk & Canby "% 427 Marietta Place N.W. MARIETTA PARK THE LAST ONE OF THESE PRETTY HOMES AT THIS LOW PRICE. $7,750 Semi - detached, six bright rooms, hardwood floors, built-in bath, double back porches, ga- rage ‘and a large lot. Located just two short squares above Longfellow St. and close to Fort Slocum Park, stores, graded and Junior high school. . The been made mighty 14;,!'1“!\1! :::h & fine home. OPEN AND LIGHTED Metrop. 2663 ‘Third Floor L Two bed rooms L Tile bath Kitel Storage room Wide covered poreh Second Floor Foatures Include ofl ke Frigidaire Screens— Twoesr sarare Mald's Toom & bath _Eas_v Payment Plan Why Not See Them Sunday? L i Robert E. Kline, Jr. Schwab, Valk &Canby Potomac Owner-Builder 718 Union Trust Building Exclusive Agents or any broker 1704 Conn. Ave. ‘Tower Bldg. 1704 Conn. Ave. MILLER DESIGNED MILLER BUILT OPEN 10 A.M.--8 P.M. 4400 Hawthorne St. N.W. Each House That Is Added. to the Rapidly Growing Community of Mesley Trights The Garden Spot of Washington is another triumph of home designing and a masterpiece of construe- tion—fitting gracefully and effectively into an environment endowed by nature with the charms of verdure. To live in Wesley Heights is to enjoy the extraordinary in beauty, the ideal in community spirit, the exceptional in convenient location and the utmost in investment value. You are invited to visit Wesley Heights—motoring out Massachusetts Avenue, crossing Wisconsin Avenue and turning left into Cathedral Avenue, which will lead you into this incomparable community. W @ = A N. Miller 1119 17¢th St. N.W. SOLD Don’t wait until too late to inspect the few remaining New English Homes in = WOODLEY PARK No .urther evidence of value is needed than to state that seven of these homes have been sold in Cortland such a short time. This is due to the unsurpassed location, high and quiet, within 8 minutes of down- Place town and convenient to schools, churches, car and bus lines, every type of store and bank. Prices begin at $15950. Several choices of houses still available ranging from six rooms and two baths to ten rooms and three baths, with 2-car garages at prices all under $20,000. Individually Built Detached Brick Home $1,000 REDUCTION Situated amid ample shade and a profusion of roses and shrubbery. Unquestionably a charm- ing ‘setting for a home. Six large rooms, colored tile bath, separate built-in shower, screened sleep- h:lg porch and breakfast porch. At the price offered it represents an EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Open Sunday 10 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Daily 6 to 8 P.M. 3380 STUYVESANT PLACE Reached via Conn. Ave. to Circle, turn east (right) on Western Ave. to Stuyvesant Place Alfred T. Newbold OWNER New Exhibit Home 2916 New sample house open daily and Sunday unmtil m. i Conn."Ave.” to "Cathedral Ave., west 0. 20th st heR Mot s houses: N, L, Sansbury COMPANY INC: Decatur 0610 5626 Conn. Ave. 0 0 0050 0 05 0 0005 5 S S S S S S S S S S0 Color Rotogravure in Tomorrow's Star ’