Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1932, Page 18

REAL ESTATE S".VER STAR H[]ME North Washington Dwelling OPENS TOMORROW : First One of 1932 Is Located on Morningside Drive in Shepherd Park. (Continued From First Page.) window with diamond-leaded glass panes and a cozy window seat. The furniture is of old cherry wood, uphol- stered. The windows are draped with homespun material. On the floor is a black and red homespun rag rug. Early American prints are hung on the walls. Built-in bookshelves occupy one entire 1l of the den. M’nw kitchen carries a distinctly mod- ern note with its latest style equipment and arrangement. Along one wall of this room and in_the adjoining pantry cabinets of special design have been §o effectively fitted into the plan &s to seem to be a part of the wall construc- tion. The wide sink is placed under a window, providing a pleasant view to | } the north. A window in the rear wall | > provides cross-ven Kitchen Carefully Planned. tra heavy linoleum of special pat- covers the kitchen and pantry and aside from adding to the easy footing. 2 . which includes all manner of modern conveniences, is d with a view to saving steps. . located between the din- d 'kitchen, is fitted through- clf cabinets of design and form to the kitchen treat- modern refrigerator is re- ssed into the cabinet development. he dining room is of comfortable size, and has a large bay Window on the north and wide and deep window on | the furniture, lighting fix- tu glassware and paper were selected to suit the Colonial motif of the house. A center hall on the second floor affords access to all the rooms on this fic a master bed room on the south 1d two other bed rooms on the north. | In the hall one finds a convenient and acious linen closet containing a series THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1932. Residence at 1339 Kalmia road, which has been purchased by Charles W. Schafer, secretary of the Oriental Building Association, from Henry J. Connor, builder. the basement. 1t contains six main rooms and two baths, and has a recreation room in —Star Staff Photo. | afford protection from the heat of Sum- | mer and the cold of Winter. A feature of the basement is the recreation room, reached directly by stairs from the main floor which are fitted with balusters and handrail. This room is of modern tendency, made bright by gay but blended colors. In another section of the basement are the service facilities, laundry and work room and storage space. The basement is well lighted and has an outside entrance. PLANS NEW HOME Plans for the construction of a dwell- ing having an estimated building cost | of $15,000 at 4504 Twenty-eighth street were filed this week with the District building inspector by Carl T. and Anna K. Johnson as owners. The house is to be of stone and brick WILL TALK ON GARDENS | Mrs. Louis A. Gravelle to Speak on WMAL Tomorrow. Mrs. Louis A. Gravelle, recording secretary of the Bethesda Garden Club, will discuss garden topics in the radio program to be broadcast tomorrow afternoon at 1:15 o'clock by station WMAL. This is one of the series of programs being devoted to the garden club move- ment in Greater Washington. The Bethesda Garden Club is one of the newer organizations in the local field. It has taken an active interest in community beautification projects. ASSESSMENTS HELD LITTLE AFFECTED Slumps Do Not Change Basis Because Booms Are Not Followed. (Continued From First Page.) sessments on F street properties “be- cause we did not go to that peak. We did not attempt to do that, because if we reached it in one year, we would have had to reduce it the next. It has been our policy to try to keep F | street assessed with a gradual rise, rather than have peak values and then a decline in them. * * * “When land on F strest was worth about $30 per square foot, we had 350,000 people in Washington. That was in 1916. During the war values seemed to spring out of sight on F street and other places around. * * * | “we might have tried to reach that peak (in assessed values) and then the next year there might have been a great decline. That is not the proper way to arrive at assessed valuations. The proper way is to try to keep as- sedsments on a gentle rise, or up to its fair market value under normal conditions. Those were not normal conditions at that time. You will re- member that 30,000 or 40,000 people | came into the District, stayed a while, |and then went out again.” | Explaining that there would be in- creases in assessed values in some se | tions of the city, with others remain- |ing stationary, and still other places s:gjzct to lowered assessments, Mr. Richards said that for the District as a whole land values had increased | horizontally during the past fiscal year, and that each bullding is con- sidered on its own merit. For the entire District as s whole, he said, there would be a larger total AIR-CONDITIONED HOMES assessed valuation than aufingl the }meedlu year, and be higher the iscal year 1933 than in 1932. The revenues of the city from real estate taxation would be approximately $12,- 000,000 greater in 1933 than in 1932 un'gor the same rates of taxation, he sa! Another interesting portion of the testimony is the following: . Cannon: “How does your as- sessment in the District compare with the assessment in other cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Chicago, in a general way?" Mr. Richards: do not know of a single city of 500,000 people that has | anywhere near the assessment that we . We will take Newark, which has nearly 500,000 population, and they assess value, but the rate is higher.” Mr. Cannon: “How does the contri- bution of the taxpayers in those cities compare with the contribution of the taxpayers of the District, when you take into consideration both the as- sessment valuation and the rate? How does the contribution of the taxpayers in those places compare with the con- tribution made by the taxpayers in ‘Washington?" Mr. Richar “Higher, because of the bonds that they have issued and the extravagant use they have made of their money. It is bound to be high. N. J.| at one-half of our| would take 30 citles in the States averaging a ulation of 500,000 you will find thutp&pelr rate is about 20 mills on a full adjusted value. If you will subtract from the tax they are paying as interest and sinking fund on their indebtedness, the rate will come very close to $1.70 or $180 per hundred. I cannot prove this to you absolutely, but it is in my mind that way.” In_another period of the hearing, Mr. Richards brought that prop- erty values in the District have been increasing, over & period of years, de- spite the fact that the population of the central section of the District has been decreasing. ‘The population of the District as a whole has been increasing annually, but that of that section within the original boundaries has been decreas- ing, he pointed out. He referred to the 7,000 acres of the old city, running around the Eastern Branch, Rock Creek, the Potomac River and Florida avenue. “The value of land in the District would increase from year to year witn- out any one living inside the bound- aries if the population increased out- side and the pressure of the population in buying capacity showed up in the District,” he continued. “That would increase ground values." NEW HOME PrRICE 3§ 950 ON EASY TERMS Very Large Rooms One of the most modern homes in N.W. section, at 7th and Tewkesbury Sts. Has Kelvinator and kitchen in beautiful colors, full tile bath, built-in tub ind shower, built-in bath room accessories. You cannot really appreciate these homes without a thorough inspection as to construction and finish, You owe it to yourself to inspect these homes. To inspect—Drive out 7th St. to Tewkes- bury, two squares morth of Rittenhouse. Wm. S. Phillips 2032 Belmont Road DEcatur 5000 REAL ‘ESTATE Exhibit Home}| i Jefferson St. N.W. 7 Rooms, 2 Baths 8 Rooms (Semi-Detached ) 2 Baths OPEN Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. One of the Outstanding New Home Values of 1932 An_Inspection wi onvince you that we' offeri 101 g at minimum cost, We're particularly Droud of aur kitchens Eitehens 'l‘lvfl'll::‘:‘l' ‘"fl:::‘a P twice ‘Ihr‘nlh“!'fl' these—5-ft. Frigidaire 4 ailt-in cabim (1 ATA Sanitas walls, inaia imoleum Roor. Tieht over sink. nad. AUALIE Concrete 'front. porch, ut trim throuehont, oak foors with s Ceach with shewer); screcncd and windows, cedar closets, side lithts in living and dining Too heater, TONTINE washable shades. Lots 190 ft. deep. with & ‘f‘ Junior Hich and elementary schools. L i oee GEORGE JAMESON s, Georgia 0718 ring, two ba BUILT BY DUNIGAN ... BUILT RIGHT Yes...they are almost all SEE B or; wide shelves and drawers. One of | construction, of two and a half stories. | the baths opens off the hall. This is | It is to be erected by Mr. Johnson as of the modern black and white color is fitted with latest im- | res and lighting equipment. | Large Master Bed Room. The master bed room is unusually large for w house of this size. It has three exposures, four large windows and PFrench doors to provide cross-ventila- * tion and light a-plenty, and yet there is wall space in abundance. This room ° has two large closets. Adjoining the master bed room and * one of the other principal bed rooms of the house is a bath room finished in back tile effect, which contains as an extra feature a shower encased in plate glass. There is a large linen closets also in this room. The bed room adjoining the master's suite presents an early American pic- | ture with its drapes rugs. pictures, | lamps and canopied bed, which is cov- Py ered with an old-fashioned quilt. The |l (oo T Rat foor haill. DEEP LOT. third bed room on this floor is treated |l 2-CAR GARAGE. in modern fashion and is designed as a | 6814 9th St N.W girl'’s room om a guest room. Open Daily Until 9 P.M. The bed room on the third floor is | WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. treated as & boy's room. It has a pri- | 1226 14th St N.W. North 0962 builder. Semi-Detached sold now Dunigan built nine in this newest group! Washington people have bought over 2,000 Dunigan Better-Built Homes. _Isn't that a recommenda- tion? 5427 KANSAS AVENUE N.W. AN ALL BRICK HOME CLEVELAND PARK $11,250 3309 Porter Street N.W. This is an oportunity:seldom avail- able in this section of high-priced homes. There is a beautiful lot just fine for the youngsters; 3 bed rooms and a glassed-in sleeping porch. Modern throughout. OFFERED ON RENT-LIKE TERMS H.G.Smithy Co. 1418 Eye St. N.W. VALUE and BEAUTY in THIS DETACHED BRICK AND STONE ENGLISH HOME! SLATE ROOF! Inspection and Comparison Invited! 6 Rooms. 2 Complete Baths. 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This home is located on a wide boulevard that is beautifully center - parked: close to stores, churches and schools. D. ]J. DUNIGAN, INC. 6302 8th St. N.W. These homes are comfortably heated, ventilated and cooled through one plant with filtered air. Cleanliness, healthfulness, fuel economy, instantaneous heat, automatic control, uniform’heat, dust and foul air ellx?ination with no radiators are all features of this future system. ‘These homes are 34 feet in def)th and 24 feet in width, having six large rooms, entrance hall, beautiful bath, separate lavatory, two closed porches, built-in garage and all modern conveniences. D. C. DEVELOPING CO., Inc. Open Datly and Sunday Until 9 P.M. vate bath. The remainder of this floor is devoted to storage space and a large cedar closet l The house is insulted throughout to Nat'l 5904 Unexcelled Location ATTRACTIVE NEW HOMES Open for Your Inspection i S DEPENDABLE OF BRICK CONSTRUCTION, WITH MANY NEW AND ATTRACTIVE FEATURES IN MICHIGAN MANOR C. H. SMALL, Builder and Owner 6 and 8 Room Homes. 2 Baths. 4433 14th Street N.E. See these homes and you will agree on their value. Prices $10,600 Up Open Sunday and Every Day to 9 P.M. 3819 Jenifer $15.750 _Nowhere in Chevy Chase will you find a more desirable location, or a more livable home. The air of refinement and roominess of this house nas an instant appeal. Center-hall plan with huge living room and sun room, delightful dining room, kitchen with breakfast alcove; four splendid bed rooms on second floor, finished maid’s room and storage third floor. This is the one house you should see. Open Saturday until 6 o'clock and all day Sunday Realty ‘Associates Realtors 4915 Albemarle Street N.W. Massachusetts Avenue—Extended One Square North of Massachusetts Avenue at 49th Street mense liv- ing room, gas furnace, and refrig- erator, basement recreation room. Outstand- ng design. 11,750 First showing of this charming, new, Englis - hall, brick residence, It you've despaired of fllgdu?g i six rooms of amgle size—and yet within a moderate price—then you should by all means see this particular property. Features include: Two tile baths, shower, fireplace, insulated attic, hard- wood trim, slate roof, copper gutters, screens, MODEL KITCHEN, pantry, LARGE RECREATION ROOM. Garage, Drive 1427 Eye Nat'l 1438 i out Nortk C. St., right on Michigan Ave. to 14th St. and tal St. Test Brookland car to 12th St. and Michigan Ave. and walk right 2 bi WM. M. THROCKMORTON INVEST. BLDG. Exclusive Broker DIST. 6093 Excellent lot. House a former Row Price. ] Unsurpassed in construction, space and plan = Designed by a capable wha architect, built under per- sonal supervision of the St. developers. 7 4e\riifwr A\ .“ i One block from Conn. Ave. 24-foot living room Southern exposure. $13,950 At Open Saturday Afternoon and All Day Sunday Schwab & Valk 1704 Conn. Ave. 3645 Kana- NEW — : Detached Our Latest Triumph! Completely HOMES Furnished New Model Home 330 17th Place N.E. NEW ALL-WHITE SECTION ADJOINING EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL Dec. 2333 On a street having the most unique and attractive entrance in Washington. > At one of the highest eleva- tions in the city. And for your further benefit: —YOUR PRESENT HOME, if priced around $6,500, will be considered in trade. EARLY AMERICAN SEE OUR FURNISHED HOME 4436 FARADAY PLACE In the Fort Bayard Park Section of Chevy Chase, D. C. $10,500 to $12,500 ONE AND TWO BATHS, with showers, up-to-minute Kitchens with ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION, handsome Colonial fireplace with flanking book shelves; some houses with furnished breakfast nooks; built-in garages; spacious sleeping rooms. Replete with fine appoint- ments and beautiful decorations. OPEN DAILY BOSS & PHELPS DEVELOPERS Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Fessenden St., west to 45th St. and turn right to Faraday PI. Furnished by CAMEO FURNITURE COMPANY 2712 Military Road English de- sign, combining comfort and charm, excep- tionally large rooms. $14,950 Seven spacious rooms; four complete bed rooms; two tiled baths; numerous closets; artistically finished throughout, with oak g floors, paneled walls, harmonizing fixtures; a very special all- white kitchen, with Frigidaire; built-in garage. Small Cash Payment . . . Easy Terms 5617 32d Street (Between McKinley ® Northampton Sts.) Chevy Chase, D. C. At $12.750 this new brick home is going to be hard to beat. 6 spacious rooms, 2 tile baths, breakfast room: garage: finished attic. Special Features # A separate 3-room and bath apart- ment on the 2nd floor, if desired, § cutting down monthly payments. A finished recreation & room in basement, ideal for cards and parties, R. E. KLINE, Jr. OWNER On bus line and close to new public school. A REALLY WONDERFUL VALUE Open All Day Sunday EdW H. Jones Q CO.. Inc. 5520 Conn. Ave. Clev. 2300 Union Trust Bldg. OR ANY BROKER out East Capitol 8t. to 17th St., north 3 to C, east 1 block to 17th Pl NAtional 6799 1417 K 8t NAL. 9300 Wm. H. Saunders Co., Ine. 1519 K St. N.W. DIst. 1016 DIRECTIONS: Go blocks