Evening Star Newspaper, November 7, 1931, Page 19

% REAL ESTATE. HUNDREDS VISIT SLVER STAR HOME Early American Style 9-Room Dwelling Attractive in Unusual Detail. o (Continued From First Page.) THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1931. REAL ESTATE, B—3 Interior View of Silver Star Home REAR OF LIVING ROOM OF DWELLING AT 1705 HOBAN ROAD, NOW OPEN TO PUBLIC. MILLION FAMILIES TO RECEIVE BUDGET Means of Acquiring Own Homes to Be Demonstrated by Realtors on December 1. One million families in cities located from coast to coast, will receive on De- cember 1 the “reorganization” budget being prepared by the Naticnal Asso- ciation of Real Estate Boards as a measure to stimulate home buying and building. This will be a feature of the association’s first National Home Sav- ing day underteken as an emergency | prcgram to widen the home buying | market by showing employed renters | how to save the all-important down payment. l The association believes that there is | a great untouched market for the real estate and allled interests among fami- | lies who are earning sufficient income but who. neither in good times nor bad, plan definitely to save for home owne: ship, according to Harry S. Kissell, n: tional realtor president The guide being prepared by the as- | | sociation contains "definite suggestions for saving, but dces not attempt to change living standards. Banks, build- | ing and loan associations, title compa- nies, public utilities and material and equipment manufacturers are joining in | the unusual effort to produce more home owners. | suggestive. Some familics may not Six Homes to Cost $30,000. want to follow our ideas, but the pro- Specifications for the con: of gram will make it possible to bring out | six two-story brick and c 4 the fact that proper financial planning | dwellings in the 5300 block of .Four makes 1t possible for even low-salaried | Street hiave peen filed with the m government *by the Federal - people to become home owners,” M. |tion Co. The cost is estimated to Kissell states. approximately $30,000. Three Charming’ Homes in Chevy Chase, D. C. 5474 31st, $12.950 “The figures we are preparing are | DETACHED STONE and CLAPBOARD, with slate roof Six rooms, 2 tiled baths, finished attic, built-in garage, most . modern kitchen equipment. working space, plentiful cabinets for g ! 1 food and a butler's pantry with serving i '/ e ‘ | | shelves open both from the pantry and the kitchen, broom closet, and mechani- cal refrigeration, latest type range and ventilator, all arranged in keeping with sefficient_rotation of the work of the housewife. You Are Invited to Inspect N.W. Corner 33rd and Morrison Sts. Magnificent, new, CENTER HALL COLONIAL BRICK, 4 real bedrooms, 2 tiled baths, wonderful attic, first-floor lavatory, 2-car brick garage. Large wooded lot—130-ft. frontage. ATTRACTIVE PRICE. In addition, the black and white in- laid handmade floor covering adds to the attractiveness of the kitchen and pantry and affords comfortable foct- g. ‘A service entrance opens int> a small alcove off the kitchen from a gravel walk running along the left of the house, from the neat white board fence at the frant line of the house. Whi e Fence Feature. A feature' ™ the Silver Star home which gives :he house an unusual s7- ting early American in feeling, is the white fence of special design running along the front line of the property. Open, -diamond-shaped frames form the body of the fe It is painted white, as is the house itself, and has a aeat- ness of line conforming to the char- acter of the dweliing. As noted by the many visitors, there are four bed rooms on the second floor, the master's room having a private bath, and two acditional bed rooms and | Jbath on the turd floor. This house was made a part of Lhe public demonstration after it had beed awarded the Siier Star medal by ‘he Committee of Specialists acting for Tre Star. This comunittee consists of James S. Taylor of the Department of Con- merce, Dr. Louise Stanley of the United States Bureau cf Home Economics, Gil- bert Rodier of the Washington Chap ter, American Institute of Architocts ‘Waverly Taylor, architect; Arthur Carr, ast president, 'Wachington Real Estate d; Miss Harlean James, American Civic ' Association; John Small, 3d, landscape architect, and Rufus S. Lusk, Tealty statistician. 3100 45th St. Corner Klingle Street WESLEY HEIGHTS New Center Hall Colonial Brick E P —— N.W. Cor. 31st St. and Military Road I1st FI, Lavatory 2-Car Brick Garage BEAUTIFUL CENTER HALL BRICK Unsurpassed location: 6 rooms, 2 baths, built-in garage, Open Sunday wondesfullilote:: The! Prive will' appesls Schwab & Valk Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. 1704 Conn. Ave. Dec. 2333 H.G.Smithy Co. Sunlight streaming through a southern window revecals lines of mullions and frame of window in shadows on floor y home now open to public under auspices of The Star. before paneled wall and fireplace in Colony Hill ho: i p R e T 1418 EYE ST. NA. 5904 President to Open Conference Dec. 2 On Home Building President Hoover will address the opening session of his confer- ence on Home Building and Home Ownership, Wednesday, December 2, at 9 p.m,, in Constitution Hall. His remarks will be broadcast. The conference, operating on the same general lines as the ‘White House Conference on Child Health and Welfare, will con- tinue through Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Saturday morning has - been designated as the time for action on recommendations. The pre- vious hours will have been de- voted to reports by specialized committees appointed to investi- gate home building and owner- ship in communities, townships and States, and in the flelds of industry and finance. First Offering— A 1932 PRODUCT AT A PRE-WAR PRICE! Facing 17-Acre Government Park Where Values Are Permanent! 1002 11th St. N.E. Completely Modernized Throughout Constructed to withstand time and very conveniently located. This home of six bright rooms and bath has just been done over like brand-new, including a new roof, new hardwood floors, new hot-water heating plant, new gas range, new shades, and is now the prettiest and best home we know of at this modest price in all this close-in section. The house is vacant, ready to occupy and for your convenience to inspect will be kept open today and tomorrow. WE INVITE YOU TO DROP IN—IT MAY BE JUST THE OPPORTUNITY YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. COME OUT THIS EVENING R M HOOKER REALTOR LOW COSTS SEEN SPUR T0 BUILDING INDUSTRY Rents Believed Holding While Construction Prices Decline. Own Although the outlook for the building dustry is not good for the immediate future, the large reduction in building costs taking place offers a favorable factor, it is pointed out by the Brook- mire Economic Service, Inc. After allowing for the concessions in rent that are obtainable in many parts of the country, costs would still appear to be declining faster than rents, the review continues. If this condition con- tinues, it is said, prospects for revival of new building should be brighter next year in some divisions, notably resi- dential, even though the down trend in Ppublic and engineering construction may continue for some time, SN 1P Scuthern Illinois peach growers are gemg lower rates on peaches shipped —_— Metrop. 2663 Tower Bldg. LRI A Quaint Colonial Brick Home Surrounded by Giant Oaks 3617 Jocelyn Street Chevy Chase, D. C. This new ALL-BRICK home is literally IN THE WOODS and yet is only 1% squares lf’mm Conn. Avenue. A most distinctive home, eautifully finished, and priced § to sell immediately e 1 3* 750 6 large rooms, 2 tile baths, recreation room, built-in garage, breakfast room and one of the most completely equipped kitchens to be found. arkets. 300 Oglethorpe St. N.W. Center-Hall Plan! 8 rooms, floored attic (4 bed rooms), 2 complete baths R twoccar durave. 13 on o arosey S N—— with shower, large beautiful kitchen with inlaid linoleum on Sfores, schools and. trans. IMPROVED DESIGN ; o ‘ 4 floor, ceiling and walls covered with “Sanitas.” Built-out oD ause SUNEA theooraer. - 7 ¢ 4 gamry. Frigidaire, natural wood trim throughout. Wood- very reasonable, Sample Open to 9 P.M. urning fireplace, indirect lighting fixtures, built-in heated garage, cold storage and coal bin under front porch. Many 1804 C St. N.E. Inspect 1819 B st s E other modern and practical features too numerous to mention. el They Are Different SEE THIS HOUSE BEFORE DECIDING el i i '“"'l""}nflfii' osk tloorins g Robert W. Savage =0 OPEN and LIGHTED UNTIL 9 P.M. T T e iteps. (Drive out 5th St. to Oglethorpe—2 blocks east to property; or 14th St.-Takoma Park Line direct to Oglethorpe St.) WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. Members of the Washington Real Estate Board 1226 14th St. N. North 0962 $7,350 PRty ind a real sacrifice x large rooms and a tile ) also” Iaree sings. ehelosed" sleeming porch and large front porch. THis is a Jovely home. e back porch beautiful roses, Out Conn. Ave. to Jocelyn (2 squares before you reach Military Rd.), turn right to property. Chromium fixtures. E ¥ el gor radlo.” A ; TEREEE L 3619 Chesapeake St. N. Chevy Chase, D. C. 3 19" doubie’ wall out- ‘This new home of center hall design is surrounded by trees and overlooks the entire city. It contains seven large, well lighted rooms, 2 tiled baths, spacious porch, two-car brick garage, Lot 60 feet front. Priced to Sell! Extremely easy terms can be arranged. Dy ¢ Conn. Avk. to Chesapeake St.. turn left (west) at 1 WAKBIIECE s G0 "saares fo the sromeriy. Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. Cleveland 7483 —————eee Open Saturday afternoon and Sunday E(lW. H. Jones 69’ CO.. Inc. Chevy Chase Properties 5520 Conn. Ave. ulked. ree coats of paint. Cast. stone sills in Northwest Location 1419 Spring Road N.W. Beautiful tapestry brick home of pleasing design. _with southern ex- posure, Six laree rooms. tile bath, front and rear porches, Bullt-in' ga- c st cabinet Built-in cabinet. Inlaid linoleum. Banitas (n kitchen Plumbing outlets on 2nd floor. 2nd fleer old fvory or chestnut. e half: atest hot-water Clev. 2300 ment, Cedar ciosets. ¢, Capitol St. fo 17th, 3 blocks 10 B EPEE, Tisd 10 ‘mew momes) For Sale by Any Broker GRUVER & MARSHALL Ouwners North 0962 uy conven- ation at anything like ! 10w price o sasy terms seked. " " Open Daily Until 9 P.M. Agent on Premises or J. 8. Gruver, Owner. Truly a Value Commanding Your Immediate and Most Serious Consideration 523,750 NEW CENTER HALL COLONIAL BRICK HOME To Get There Cross Key Bridge, turn «ight on Lee Highway, drive 2% miles; turn left on Glebe Road to Claren~ ford. MODERN VIRGINIA HOMES Located in a care- fully restricted resis dential development 15 minutes from heart of city, and close to Washington Golf and Country Club. 1713 A St. SE. Open to Inspect This home is practically new and has just been completely refinished "throughout, is very conveniently located on deep lot with paved street and alley. Has six bright rooms, three covered rches, hardwood floors, steam eat, tile bath and the price has been made very low for a quick sale. You will agree that it is the BEST VALUE in all this convenient section when you see M come ousimoasy? S e A i : e LoviLy | RMHOOKER 1l " o % \WOODED | SETTING IN FOREST i & S5 Home Buyers! See Fastest Developing Sec- tion of New Homes in a highly restricted community. SAMPLE 1701 “D” St. N.E. Open Daily to 9 P.M. 6 rooms, beautiful tiled bath, test Brandywine Street N.W. TO REACH SEE THE KITCHEN! with electric refrig- eration, enameled gas range with heat control, floor covered with heavy inlaid linoleum, walls and with Sanitas, built-in b ast set that folds away ‘when not in use. WAPLE & JAMES, Inc., 1226 14th St. N.W, North 0962 t, turn right on Street. morth om Creek Park by 'onBrandywine to rive out Connecticut Av Amemarte, Thence "east " on "L 4808 " Street ‘to Brandyuing, B K Road %6 "Srand, Salesmen on Property et $13,500 M. E. Church Realtor Exclusive Agent Phone Falls Church, Va., 39 $11,500 Completely modern, combining the very latest in house construction with low prices. Beautiful- ly wooded lots, averaging ! acre and more, in- suring a quiet, restful enjoyment of suburban home life. property. Embodying every known comfort and convenience, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths on 2nd floor; servants’ of 3 bedrooms and bath on 3td floor; 3-cas bullt.in and heated garage; General Electric Re- ton, ofl-burner, butler's pantry, acreens, first-floor lavatory. OPEN SUNDAY 10 A.M. UNTIL DARK Newbold, Canby & De Neale INC. All Electric Equipment b y Va. Public Service 5626 Conn. Ave. N.W. ;