Evening Star Newspaper, June 28, 1930, Page 19

REAL ESTATE. - BORLAND PAVING LAW UNCHANGED Congress Fails to Act on In- equities of Method of Assessment. | time the court set aside the assessments! as arbitrary, unequal and discriminatory. | ‘The litigation that has arisen has caused serious difficulties in the collec- tion of assessments for street work, per- formed under the Borland law assess- ment system, it is declared. While the | work is paid for out of the revolving fund raised by the gasoline tax, reve- nues that should be received from as- sessments for street work to replace the gasoline funds thus used are being de- |layed and in some eases canceled by | litigation and court decisions, |PLANS APPROVED FOR 17 DWELLINGS | IN NATIONAL CAPITAL tion of dealers and salesmen, but not | __ (Continued From First Page.) ration of securitiest = — te license measure WaS and 1614 Girard street northeast (lots passed by the Senate, but has not vet |19 and 20, square 4135); to cost $14,000. r | George ' T. myers, architect; _to mcasure now in effect in 25 States of lerect two 2-story brick dwellings, 711 the country and is based on a “model” |and 713 Nicholson street (lots 45 and Jaw fostered by the National Assoclation | 46, square 3157): to cost $14,000. R,‘;"f f-‘;umyfi“m‘;fl»‘b‘m}; urged 10“"” Margaret R. Sharman, trustee under The proposed substitute for the much- | 1o crect mne 1oty e e Serd eriticized Borland law was drafted bY | gasoline station, 2500 Pennsylvania ave- District officials after a lengthy study | nue southeast (lots 12 fo 15, square of the problem by Capt. H. C. White- | 5570)" to cost $11.500 b hurst, co-ordinator and chief engineer; | =" Anna” Carry, owner; W. B. Avery, Corporation Counsel William W. Bride | 3 : catory el ; | builder; to erect one 2-story brick store, 8nd Tax Assessor William P. Richards. | 501 H street northeast (lots 12 and 13, Equitable Features Retained. L N e ot Clarence ' W. ell, ow woduitable foatures of the Borland IaW | pufider; C, J. Hamett, designer; to changed %0 a8 to avoid unequai assess. | eTect one 2-story brick and tile ‘fiat, ments as. between different property| 1630 D street southeast (part lot 2, Bt | square 1089); to cost $9.000. | “Clarence 'W. Gosnell, owner and One-half of the cost of paving or re- |, Clare: 2 g ; Paving of roedways was to be charged | DUlider; C. J. Hamett designer; to against abutting property owners, as at| €reCt one 2-story brick -and tile flat, Present, but h no. case would the| 1628 D street southeast (part lot 2, NG S ier | square 1089): to cost $9,000. amount of the assessment work out to s 3 PPN be more than $3.50 per front foot of the | _ H. L. McQuinn, owner and builder; property assessed, or 31 cents per| George T. Santmyers, architect; to quare foof, or more than_ 20 per cent| €rect one 2-story brick dwelling, 5504 of the assessment on the land for tax | First strest northeaxt (lots 45 and 16, urposes. | square 3707); to' cost $8.000. Pt aesument would be lewied for| C. W. McKendrie, owner and buflder; repaving where the original cost was|George T. Santmyers. architect: to Iaid by the developer of the property, | erect one 2-story brick and frame provided the original work was done | dwelling, 5334 Nebraska avenue (lot 25, under the engineering supervision of | square 1991): to cost $7.500. the District Highway Department and| John B. Rubino, owner; Conrad M. met specifications for materials and | Chaney, designer and builder: to erect workmanship. Under the existing rule | one 2-story frame dwelling, 1516 Hamlin such “whole-cost” work is not counted | Street northeast (lot 4, square 4017); to as having once been assessed against|cost $5.500. Property owners. | ~‘The Shull Co.. owner; R. K. Fergu- To correct inequities under the exist-| son, Inc.. builders: to make repairs, ing law the proposed law set forth rules | 4645 Clark street (lot 38, square 1358); for assessments against lots of irregular | to cost $5,000. shape, providing that where a lot faced| Amato Coal Co., Inc, owners; E. on two streets the assessment would be | Mortenson, designer and builder; to only for the first of the two streets|erect one 1-story concrete-block office paved, except where the average depth | building, 1218 -Fourth street (lots 833 of the lot on the second street is more and 834, square 513): to cost $5.000. than 100 feet. Washington Gas Light Co., owners; Davis, Wick, Rosengarten Co. Inc. T AT builders; to remodel 411 Tenth street The District Court of Appeals on h | ot 809, sguare 378): to cost $5.000. April 7, through _an_opinion on two| _Thomas . Clark, owner and builder: (Continued From Pirst Page) THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. SA\TI'R'D,\\'. JUNE 28, '1930. | faced with shortages in these types of bulldings than the percentage of cities REAL ESTATE. 1 speak before that body on | land ownership might impose a report to the States Council at Toronto | whether the transfer of the Federal|most directly affected by it—Arizona, d will burden | California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, in which there is an oversupply. The | shortage figure is larger than the over- REALTY FINANCING CAPITAL INCREASES Survey Reveals Improvement | in Funds Available for ' Home Builders. T | ___(Continued From First Page) | | creased and 25 per cent of the cities report increases in apartment rentals. However, 50 per cent of the cities of this territory report single family house rentals the same as a year ago; 67 per | cent reply that two-family house rentals | have not changed and 63 per cent re- port stationery rentals for apartments. | In the ratio of supply and demand | in apartments the greatest shortage is | reported from the mountain States, | where this type of residence is meeting with a growing demand—Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, | ‘Wyoming and Colorado. In these States | 30 per cent of the cities report a normal ratio and only 15 per cent report over- building in apartments. In 56 per cent of the cities in this district apartment rentals are reported unchanged; in 22 per ceni they ars reported higher and | in 22 per cent lower. Both centrally | located office and business properties in | the mountain States are, on the whole bringing slightly increased rentals. In | centrally located office property 70 per cent of the cities in the mountain States report unchanged rentals, while 19 per | cent report them increased: in cen. trally located business properties 57 per | cent of the citles of this territory report stationery rentals and 22 per cent state | that rentals have increased. - Reports from Canadian cities show | steadiness and mot much change in| real estate conditions in the Dominion | generally. Every Canadian _report | stated that the ratio of supply and demand for the single family dwell- ings is normal. Another interesting 100 per cent figure reported by the Canadian _cities is the figure on the rentals of centrally located offices; every Canadian report showed these rentals unchanged. Sixty per cent of the Canadian cities reported their sup- ply and demand ratio in apartments normal, 20 per cent reported a shortage in this type of property, and 20 per cent reported an overbuilt condition. Although the reports disclose, on the whole, normal ratios between supply and demand in both single family houses and apartments, several reports | show slightly larger percentages of cities supply figure for both single dwellings | and apartments in the Middle Atlantic States—New York. New Jersey and Pennsylvania. = This is likewise the case in the reports from the cities of the East North Central sections—Ohio, | Indiana, .Tllinois, Michigan and Wis- | consin--and holds good for States in the West South Central region—Arkan- sas, Lounisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, as well as the Pacific States—Oregon, ‘Washington and California. In both apartment houses and sin-| gle-family dwellings the largest short- age figures are reported by district and county boards. Cities of les sthan 25.- | 000 population have a larger perce: age of reports showing a shortage in these tabulations than they have in- dicating overbuilt conditions, and a greater percentage of cities of 25000 to 100,000 population show a shortage in single-family residences than an overbutlt condition. SHIP WITH 300 ABOARD | DISABLED IN CRASH | Propeller Damaged by Submerged Object, Vessel to Be Towed Into Eastport, Me. 5 the Associated P BOSTON, June 28.—The passenger steamship Governor Dingley of thr\ Eastern Stea Co. reported by radio early today that it had struck a submerged object in the ‘ocean off Machias, Me., and had damaged the propeller. Capt. J. V. Ingalls notified the company's offices that the ship had anchored. A company officlal said the passengers were in no danger, and that he ship would b towed into Eastport, M e. The "Governor Dingley left here yesterday morning for Eastport, Lubec nd St. John, New Brunswick. It was ue to reach Eastport at 3 a.m. today. | Three hundred passengers were | aboard the ship. | : BE SURE and come out to 200 Conn. Ave. n Sunday 1 to 7 P.M. READ CAREFULLY: Corner lot 75x175. Beautiful planting of flowers, fruit. and evergreen trees. Eight real rooms (in- cluding 4 bed rooms ‘and solarium), tile bath, open fireplace, automatically_controlled h.-w. heaiing plant, oak floors. Fine attic. Two-car garage. Truly an outstanding home, in fine condition. Easy Terms Drive out Conn. Ave. bevond C. C. Lake—House on’ right side just this e of Kensington. See OPEN sign. FISCHER & COMPANY 1427 Eve St. Dist. 0568 cases by Justice Josiah A. Van Orsdel, | George Santmyers, architect; to REALTORS T0 STUDY LS. LAND PROPOSAL Hoover’s Suggestion That States Take Federal Areas Will Be Weighed. President Hoover's proposal for the absorption of Federal lands by State governments, with the exception of na- tional parks and forests, which at pres- ent_constitute about one-half the pub- lic lands, will come up for discussion at the meeting of the States Council at the twenty-third annual convention of the National Assoclation of Real Estate Boards, to be held in Toronto, Canada, July 9, 10 and 11. The States Council draws its mem- bership from presidents and secretaries of State real estate organizations. At the latest annual mid-Winter mesting of the National Association at Phoenix, Ariz, a committee was named to make a study of Mr. Hoover's proposal and make recommendations regarding the transfer of the public lands to the vari- ons States. George E. Lilley of Phoentx chairman of the committee, will maki IN COOL CHEVY CHASE $12,250 4508 Ridge St. On " high ground ‘over ant “Public Land Policy.” | out of proportion to the benefits resylt- The question before the committee is | ing from such a move to the States Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, ‘Washington and Wyoming. “front-foot™ basis of as- | sessment urger the Borland law to be cost $4,000, . illegal, and canceled levies on the prop- erties. | Armour & Co., owners and builders: The court then declared that the | to erect one 1-story brick addition, 501 paving assessments presented a vivid | Twelfth street southwest (lot 800, square illustration of the impossibility of equi-| 300); to cost $3,000. | tably applying the front-foot rule in as- | sessments of property abutting on the | avenues of the city. The court also| inted out that one of the cases, af-| lecting property on Wisconsin avenue, | | that in a case on Rhode Island avenue | 16th S I REE I t Arose several years ago. At that| || HEIGHTS g > One of the lowest-priced homes in this exclusive section rect one 2-story brick dwelling, 1915 Eighth street (lot 808, square 416); to mresented a condition identical with | 571721 NEVADA AVE. CHEVY CHASE, D. C. 2 NEW DETACHED FOUR-BEDROOM AND 2.BATH HOUSES Priced to Sell OPEN SUNDAY UNTIL 9 PM. N L, Sansbury 1418 Eye St. N.W. National 5904 Overlooking Park 1415 Holly Street 6-room colonial brick, 2 baths, 2-car garage, large kitchen with breakfast room. 54-ft. lot. Good attic. Porch, front and side. : Open 10 AM. to 10 P.M. ' W. C. Kremkau Choice Corner Home 4101 Thirteenth Place N.E. A modern, comfortable home for your family. Amid whole- some, beneficial environments. And a safe- guard for their financial interests. Available on Most Reasonable Terms Si~ Rooms—Built-in Garage—Southern Exposure Charles M. Wallingsford Owner & Builder 1010 Vermont Ave. UNUSUAL HOM $21,500 3708 OLIVER ST. CHEVY CHASE, D. C. AN Vit V3 VA AL D¢ SO A YR 3 This Outstanding Value Is Offered at the Above Price for a Quick Sale Individually built and planned. and contains unusually attractive first floor arrangement, with 5 bed rooms, 2 baths on second floor. Beautiful yard, 2-car garage. All modern improvements, perfect condition throughout, OPEN :s‘UNDAY 2 TO DARK F. Eliot Middleton Investment Bldg. REALTOR Met. 2827 looking the Chevy Chase Golf Course one will find real cool comfort in this new home. It is delight- fully different because of the many unusual charm- ing features, yet is practi- cal in design. MICHIGAN MANOR A Highly Restricted Community of Semi-Detached Brick Homes Almost Completely Surrounded by Beautiful Park Grounds C. H. SMALL & CO., BUILDERS It contains a large living room, 23 feet long, with a wood paneled early Ameri- can fireplace: cheery dining room; well equipped kitch- en; pantry: three large bed- R ¥ rooms; full tile bath with shower: seven large closets; \ y bright dry basement: spa- N cious porch and garage. 4408 14th St. N.E. SEMI-DETACHED HOMES OF RARE CHARM Six beautiful rooms, three large porches, beautifully paneled walle. Oldfashioned fireplace, daylight kitchen delicate Sanitas walls. Two tile baths with Sanitas walls, all-cedar closets, huge pan- try-and electric refrigerator. Hardwood floors and woodwork through- out. . Bone.dry cellar as attractively decorated as balance of house. Lot generously planted and 180 feet deep. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A HOME DONT FAIL TO SEE THESE Take Brookland car to Michigan Ave. (end of line), walk right to 14th St. or drive out Rhode Island Ave., turn north at 12th St. and right on Michigan Ave, to 14th St. To inspect — Drive out Connecticut Avenue, turn left at Bradley Lane three squares to East Avenue, right on East Avenue one block to Ridge St. Sold on Convensent Terms Come Out Sunday—Open Daily Until 9 PM. M. & R. B. Warren Tel. Wisconsin 2873 Tower Bldg., 14th & K Dist. 0853 Initial Offering TWO LOVELY DETACHED HOMES IN CHEVY CHASE, D.C. OF THE Olde English Type INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED ATTRACTIVE SETTING EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION 393133 LEGATION STREET N.W. Two blocks west of Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase, D. C. An Inspection Will Canv’ince You These Are the Most Desirable and Livable New Detached Homes Now Offered in this Attractive Residential Community 7 DELIGHTFUL ROOMS—2 COMPLETE BATHS—2 - CAR GARAGE 1st FLOOR 2nd FLOOR SPECIAL FEATURES Spacious living room, Master bed room real open fire-place, at- with private bath, two tractive dining room, other bed rooms and unusual kitchen, pantry bath, linen closet. All —a large covered and sleeping rooms have usable front porch. cross ventilation. Fi club pl shed 3rd story for room or child’s room, large bright ement; - beautiful lot, completely screened, electric re- frigeration. OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALL DAY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS DAILY ALFRED T. NEWBOLD ann and Builder Well Planned Well Located 5626 Conn. Ave. N.W. Clev. 1948 A SO SN N0 R L T - G VISR TR BTN »ZMim‘ Sasasanss . ) ‘ 2000000000 -Wesley Heig $ 15,500 Beautifully Wooded Let Wonderfully High Elevation A Moderate P Out-of-town_owner is auotinz a ver At the price it affords the maximum in v . The house i individual in design. containing six unusually comfortable rooms, tile Dath with Shower, large living room with firepiace huge covered side porch. cedar closets throughout. room imerous added features, Fri and bullt-in garage. Beautifully wooded lot 50x150. home for a small family—where children can enjoy Derfect {reedom with proper ed Home in the Garden Spot of Washington rompt sa o Vacant- Open Sunday 10-to-6 P.M. Schwab, Valk & Canby Ezclusive Agents NP 0 AR Y MR AT AT AT LT AR S 21 T T 1704 Conn. Ave. Potomac 0830 TP TR T R FORT B0 PARY WASHINGTONS NEW COMMUNITY OF EARLY AMERKAN HOMES In St. Ann’s Parish, That Beautiful Section West of Wisconsin Avenue, the Lincoln Highway New Detached Colonial Homes Built and Equipped in the: Manner of Far More Expensive Homes PRICE RANGE $10,450 to #10,950 _ SEVEN SOLD Three big porches . . . four rooms and generous hall on first floor . . . hand- some Colonial brick fireplace . . . radio aerials in attic. . . 7§-inch oak floors and stairways , . . beautiful tiled bath expensively equipped ... two-part laundry trays ... storage automatic gas water heaters . . . kitchen attractive in'appearance, scientific in design, up-to-minute, with labor-saving conven- iences . . . unusually attractive garages to match .. . large lot, entirely sod- ded and finely landscaped. EXTRAORDINARY VALUES Fort Bayard Park is located in a section of Washington that is rapidly growing and one which has a future. Just off Wisconsin Ave. (the Lincoln Highway) there is no more beautiful section in Washing- ton than that surrounding the Park. There is a wonderful new public school, and stores near enough to Park to be very convenient, but ‘far = enough’ away that the value of the community is preserved. Churches of various denominations nearby, a wonderful place for the little folk to play in safety. Easy Terms May Be Arranged OPEN EVERY DAY, 9 A M. to 8 P.M. Go North on Wisconsin Ave. to Brandywine St. and West on Brandywine to 44th St. Less Than 15 Minutes to City 1417 K St. BOS&-?_:EELFS National 9300 It’s Cool in Wesley Hrinhts “The Garden Spot of Washington” UmZQ~umy Fmrr--=2% el lol- BTl ol alakd 4400 HAWTHORNE ST. OPEN 10 AM. TO 9 P.M. Has the comfortable assurance that the natural charms and exclusiveness of today are guaranteed for all time in The Garden Spot of Washington through Miller con- trol and rigidly enforced restrictions. You are invited to visit Wesley Heights—motoring out Massachusetts Avenue, crossing Wisconsin Avenue and turming left into Cathedral Avenwe, which will lead you into this incomparable community. V. C & 4. 9. Miller 1119 17th St. N.W. Decatur 0610