Evening Star Newspaper, September 24, 1932, Page 15

I]B anniyg %faf‘ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1932 WITH SUNDAY MoRING BUILDING NEWS |p 1 REAL ESTATE WASHINGTON, D. C, Home-Owning and Building Section for Washington and Suburbs | PETITIONS FOR REZONING HOME FINANCE CONDITION DUE FOR HEARING OCT. 5 IMPROVEMENT REPORTED Commission to Consider Fourteen Proposals for Betterment Is Seen in New Money, Loan Payments Changes in Buzzard Point Area and Other and Other Phases by Secretaries of 39 State Important Regions of District. Leagues of U. S. Building and Loan Body. Silver Star Home Drawing Many Visitors Inspiration for Dwelling Comes From New Eng- lanc‘ Colonial HO\I!CS. |CONVENIENT PLAN PI‘,OPOSALS for changing the zoning of a large tract of land | MPROVEMENT in home financing conditions along three definite lines is reported by secretaries of 39 State-leagues of members of the United States Buildirg and Loan League. New money continues to come in for use, promptness in FEATUR | in the Buzzard Point area to permit further development of ES HOME‘ industrial operations there, and ilflO{) the r%zoni‘ngtof ot'l;fir e | important areas of the District w e considered at a public = . | hearing before the Zoning Commission October 5. Structure Will Remain OPe“, l Fourteen petitions in all will be discussed before the commission at a session in the board room of the District Building. Two old, borderline problems are involved, one of the case of property on K street just off Sixteenth street, and the other on Twentieth street, closely associated with Connecticut avenue. The commission also will consider two proposed code amend- ments designed to reduce District traffic problems by adoption of new provisions governing storage buildings for automobiles in areas Two More Weeks From 9AM. to 9 PM. the New England houses of the payment of monthly installments on home loans, and the continua- tion of a considerable percentage of installment savers to add regu- larly to their building and loan holdings are the three lines of “well being” reported by the State organizations. A fourth encouraging condition is reported by H. F. Cellanius, Cincinnati, secretary-treasurer of the national league, who finds an HE popular appeal of a modern dwelling clothed in the style of almost universal heavy demand for home loans. This condition, he believes, will bring further improvement as soon as the Home Loan |Banks are in operation to supply the financing associatiors with increased funds for making these loans. Loan Collections Better. | Many States reported a definite fm- New De Luxe Homes provement in the last 30 or 60 days i 20 Ft. Wide—Priced Right the matter of loan collections, Mr. Cel- 5421-5427 4th St. N.W. Colonial period is attested by the interest displayed by the | visitors who have made an inspection of the Silver Star Home at 1731 Hoban road, Colony Hill. Hundreds of persons have made a | study of the many pleasing and educa- tional features of this dwelling, which was opened to the public two weeks ago as the latest of the series awarded a place in the petter homes demonstra- tion sponsored by The Star. ‘This house will remain on exhibi. ticn daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for two more weeks under auspices of The Star. It may be reached by driving out Q street to Wisconsin avenue, _turning right to Reservoir road and then left, or west, along this recently widened | New Comstruction in Middle At- highway to Hoban road, just beyond Tantic Recorded: Forty-fourth street, then right to the Contracts awarded for new construc- | house. Architectural Inspiration, | tion of all descriptions in the Middle The architectural inspiration for this | Atlantic territory during the first half gwemngf l':'gmes l!rcgn Nerthflglafid of September were valued at $6,027,400, louses of e early days of e devel- opment of this country, Its style is |according to F. W. Dodge Corporation. Georgian, and is marked by a feeling of | In the first half of August a total of simplicity and dignity throughout, with | $6,975,800 was reported for this area, a distinct absence of superfluous Orma= | uyile i the corresponding 15-day mentation. Yet it reveals ample appeal in interest in both silhouette, details period of September, 1931, a contract | figure of $13,264,800 was registered. and facilities. For the elapsed months of 1932 total One ot the sheclal features of this | awards for all classes of construction dwellj is th vident 1 - et e 1 the batlamem £ | in this territory aggregated $169,215,100, loyment of space in the building. . Emfie mn‘;am'; 181 mai; ?00,:;‘ "’5‘(‘.: as compared with $248,551,600 for the | . corresponding _eight-month period of baths, a guest lavatory on the first| {981, The Middle Atantic territory in which they now are permitted. Both amendments are exceptions from present regulations concerning area restrictions and ere designed pri- marily to make it possible to reduce | the number of cars now parked on pub- | lic streets. | e | commercial and indust D area dis The First Amendment. tricts, when used for public storage g2- | Home Loan Banks Expected For the | centage angular | e commercial, second | The first amendment reads: purpose of determining the p: rages, may be assumed to ha\efzm arc:; | not greater than 20,000 square feet an ‘ . P hrentage not erestor than 200 feet on| 0 Free Funds Previously of lot occupanc either of the intersection streets.” 2 Tied Up. Jots in the first Such corner and triangular lots where | public storage garages may be erected now are limited to an atea of not more than 5,000 square feet. The proposal is B = ? Jimited to commercial and industrial| General conditions in the building zoning areas in D classification. It docs | industry are somewhat better and a not concern properties in other area more cheerful feeling is in evidence districts nor those in residential clas- | than could be noted at this period a sifications. | year ago, according to R. G. Dun &‘Co. rent is proposed to | This is found to be the present situ- | e n:?{xgfingc\('rx)lgg Rerection | ation despite the fact the building trade of a private garage at the rear of a has not improved to any extent during private dwelling, which in some cases the past few months and most of the now are said to cause unnecessary hard- | work now in progress is confined to ships on individuals. State or Federal projects, repairs and | Present regulations require that a ga- | alterations. | rage at the rear of a dwelling shall be Last to Feel Upturn. | Jocated not lgss th?n 50 feet bu_:ktirgm “The building trade always is the last the street. Cases have arisen, 1t IS I- /45 feel the effects of any untoward r cowner cannot pro- | p? < floor, 'a _servant’s lavatory in the base- 5 E e himet with & private arage bo- | business occurrences, and likewlse It 18 | o, “which is subdiviced into quarters | thUS faT in 1933 represents the most cause the lot is not deep enough to Per- | {iins™as it is necessary for money to | {OF Predetermined uses, including a rec- | 460t A e the Metropoli- mit its erection 50 feet back from the o made in some other lines of activity | Féation room approximately 15 feet i Als lm; a \ea; agoh l(v.i lggmpo i- s o il et | betore it can_be snvested in building > | Square, a boiler room, hallway, laundry “an rea of New York hel t pusi-‘pon y Lieut. Gov. James H. e The proposed amendment would Per- | 4 ie survey report explains. " | and a garage measuring 17 feet 6 inches | Hon e = mit “tnis provided the garage is mot|'““puring the past fwo months a much | Wide and 25 feet 6 inches decp. closer than 10 feet from the | better feeling has prevailed, partly due ! Maximum use of the space in this ing on the lot, provided the allowable| o tha moderate advance in material | three-astory dwelling is illustrated, how- percentage of lot occupancy is not eX-| prjces and the belief that the operation | €VeT, not merely by the number of ceeded and provided not more than 30 ¢ the home loan banks will release | T0OMS and a statement ef their com- | per cent of the rear lot is occupied bY | rynds tied up in building and loan asso- | fOrtable size, but also by an inspection buildings. Such private garages also | ciabions™ In addition. manufacturers | Of the storage facilities, A new view of The Silver Star Home at 1731 Hoban road, in Colony Hill, now open to the public daily under auspices | “These favorable reports are not con- ,‘ | come “from a Pacific Coast State. a Senators John W. Rust of Fairfax|.iyiepents come from s number of the tll 9 P.M. Berkley D. Adams of Red Oak. |Prom e (Continued cn_Second Page.) | A larius announces, of The Evening Star. —Star Staff Photo. | fined to any one section of the coun- | A try,” Mr. Cellarius points out. “They | 5 and Speaker of the House J. Sinclair pforoe JOM 1 | $6,027,400 in CONTRACTS | POLLARD COMPLETES rmwnn. prophy e | and Jeff F. Walter of Onley and Dele- Open for inspection daily | | Parm Belt States. The measure of REALTY TAX BOARD 22745 Flat FRATEE Somh g sma 2 | o e o ‘William R. Shands, director of the £ il Bureau of Statutory Research and fos hesustul of all Tow hous | Drafting, under the Jjoint resolution is to act as secretary. . The cities -and counties of Virginia, under the segregation act, receive from taxes on real estate approximately $30,- 000,000 a year. It has been stated by Special Dispatch to The Star. Dr. W. M. Stauffer, economist to the RICHMOND, Va. September 24— Department of Taxation, that the aver- Acting under a resolution of the last age rate on this class of property is General Assembly, Gov. Pollard has Jower than it is elsewhere in the | completed the committee which is to| United States. study Virginia's real estate tax burden —— with a_view to comparing it with re; enue which comes from other taxation. J. C. Martin of Roanoke and G. F., Holsinger of McGaheysville are the lat- est appointed to serve on that body. C. H. Morrissett, State tax commis- sioner, is a member exofficio. The other members of the committee, ap- Study of Comparative Burden Will Be Made as Ordered by Vir- ginia Assembly. 6 and 7 rooms, 2 complete baths with shower. Beautiful kitchen, with its colored range, clectric refrigerator and de luxe cabinets. Large recreation room in base- ment, autom: water _heater, concrete _porches, ~double rear iarge yard and ¢ spection Wwill convit that they are all any or wish for. A REAL HOME CHEVY CHASE SACRIFICE Detached center hall brick, large wooded lot. 5 bed rooms, 3 baths, oil burner, electric re- {rigration. 6323 Meadow Lane (Just north of Chevy Chase Club) i Metzler—Realtor 1106 Vermont Ave. Dlstrict 8600 Sunday and its ADams 0620 On a Virginia Hilltop Overlooking the Potomac Belle Haven On the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Moderately priced lots, from 12 to 25 cents per | | sq. ft., with improvements paid for and completed. No | The present importance of the Middle | | | Atlantic region is largely due to govern- New Brick Bungalow | mental construction in the District of Columbia, where the total of all con- | S RGN tracts, both public and private, for the | 18 RERTE VIRGINTA first eight months of 1932 is about 35 358 Mili’on Ave . Conveniently | PeT cent greater than it was during the wuld be subject o other bullding eode | Fate commenced 1o seduest Bds on Te- and zoning regulations. 4 1 s, 4 'The entire area of 14 squares of land | Pirs and replacements, and the gen In the Buzzard Point section of South- ‘Washington, lying between South | Capitol street and the Army War Col- | Jeze, near the waterfront, are incluced | in the petitions for changing the zon Trom residential and second commerclal classifications to that of industrial. ‘1 will be reflected, no doubt, in an early | increase in building operations, “Modernization work has increased | steadily during the current year, prop- | rty owners being forced by the strong their houses and buildings into shape 1,250,000 Square Feet in Area. to earn money. Approximately $44,- 600,000 on property improvement and | These squares lie south of P stree between Half street and Canal street | g2 cities, while the potential repair, southwest. Their total area contains| maintenance and modernization needs approximately 1,250,000 square feet, it |of home, commercial and industrial | is estimated. The areas affected are | structures is placed at $5,000,000,000. squares 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 2 & 608, 610, 656, 657, 638, 663 and south of | U. S. Projects Speeded Up. “The various Government branches €67. Industrial development of Buzzard | have been instructed to speed up the Point has been stimulated by official de- | Federal construction progral:'n by :Hmost cisions during the past vear, coupled | 200,000,000, in order to aid employ- with progress of plans of the Potomac | ment. 'This brings the total Federal E'";tlnctl:v:lwl“; jco ol milu e construction Work of all kinds durin er plan rtion. L he present fiscal year in excess of Offi.Jals ¢t the National Capital Park | §750,000,000. The expenditure on all and Planning Commission have cited | classes of construction since the de- the suitable located and character of | pression began and up to next July the area for industrial development, in | will total approximately $2,300,000,000. keeping with plans for the proper de- | About 400,000 persons were employed velopment of the National Capital. on Federal buildings under construction At the past session of Congress 2 at the beginning of the current month. measure was enacted to permit the ex-| "“As soon as the present doubling of | tension of railroad facllities to the site | families have been relieved by bet- of the power plant project. As s00n as | ter conditions, it is claimed that there | these rail extensions have been com- | will be a shortage of good housing in pleted, it is reported, the power com-|nearly every city. Reports from several pany will proceed with the erection of | hundred cities throughout the country its plant there. ] ._|reveal an actual 10 per cent shortage | Also at the June session of the Dis- | of homes, and that only 14 per cent of trict Zoning Commission, Squares 609. | the cities are in an overbuilt state. 611, 665 and 667, located in the Buzzar g Point area, were changed from resi- To Settle Estate dential and second commercial classifi- (Continued on Third Page.) Just Off | 16th Street 1421 UPSHUR ST. On a High Elevation in a Restricted 16th Street Community | NEW 8ROOM HOMES Recreation Room with Fireplace Step-down Living Room Gorgeous De Luxe Kitchen Completely Equipped 2 Colored Tile Baths Concealed Radiators 2-Car Detached Garage Lots 142 Feet Deep $11,950 TERMS LESS THAN RENT CAFRITZ 4430 QUE ST. N.W. j’uxbafi Pillage [ e Lower Price for Cash 3502 and 5504 4th St NW. tiled bath with built-in tub and shower, extra tiled lavatory with master bedroom. large size Frigidaire cedar closets. Oxford kitchen cabinets, Detroit-Jewel range. inlaid linoleum. ‘Sanitas walls, copper serecns. three porches. spacious din- ette. detached garage All-Brick Homes, Two Brand-New the last of a Group, and a Produet of a Master Home Builder, who Was Known _for the Superior ' Quality, Better Workmanship and Most Value at_Less Cost. Open Daily and Sunday L. T. Gravatte 729 15th St. Realtor Nat. 0753 Six large rooms, Batance your Budget IN FOXALL @ These are times of “‘budget bal- ancing” . . . the Government has done it . . . every wise person is doing it. Come out fo Foxall and learn how to balance your budget by saving through ypur rent ex- penditure . . . it is being done in Foxall. @ Foxall's newest group, on the summit of Volta Place, embodies not only the most modern improve- ments but offers a variety of sizes and prices to meet your needs and your budget. @ Drive out today via Que Street and Reservoir Road, make left turn at 44th Street, three short blocks south to 4453 Volta Place, and see for yourself what Foxall can make possible for you. An Elizabethan of ex- traordinary archi tectural value; § bed rooms, 2 baths; 2 lavatories; big living and dining rooms; hand-carved stone fireplace with howd- carved mantel and frame; oi} heat; electric refrigera- Son. All in new condition. $16,750 OPEN EVERY DAY 44th St. to Que g, SRR b BOSS & PHELPS Creators end Exclusive Developers of | WAVERLY TAYLOR %= 1522 K Street Nat’l 1040 ompetition to secure tenants to put | rangement. storage and cupboard space on each floor, closets, kitchen and pantry cabi- inen cupboards and storage space | | 1abor have been pledged by citizens in | for bedding and other household equip- | nets, | # Wooded Lots located cupboards and closets and ease of communication from one portion of eral business upturn, now in progress, | the house to another. Special Attention Given. Special attention was given through- out the house in the planning of these features from the very start of its ar- There is to be found ample (Continued on Second Page.) Think of it! $200 down and $15 per month are the terms! 15c per foot is the price. All detached homes in_this desirable northwest suburban section. You can buy a large lot permitting shady lawns, flowers, fruit trees, garden, etc, with all improvements in, for as low " $85(.00 R. Bates Warren 1108 16th N.W. like period of 1931. FOR SALE OR RENT Delightful Country Estate 12 Miles from White House in Maryland Country Club district Stone residence. 13 rooms, 4 baths, gardens, orchard. For Inspection Phone Wis. 4642-J Brokers Protected New 6 Room Detached Brick Home Only $6,950 Easy Terms Beautifully equipped kitchen and tiled bath with shower. Large yard and garage. 122 West Lloyd Ave. Del Ray, Va. (15 min. to F St.) 33 block to bus, near stores, schools, churches. Open Daily 2 to 8 Brodie & Colbert, Inc. 1707 Eye St. N.W. Nat'l 8875 TR A Rl TR |Rent Money Will Buy a New prics $8.500 7o Deracuep Home | $8,450—Worth $1,000 More | 6 Large, Well Planned Rooms Builtin Wood-Burning Fireplace Gorgeous Silver-Green Kitchen Landscaped Lot 42x95 Ft. Detached Garage Concealed Radiators MONTHLY PAYMENTS 1592 SMALL CASH PAYMENT 23rd & RANDOLPH PL. N.E. Drive out New York Avenue to Blad- ensturg Road, South ome Square to Randolph Place. East to Houses. Open and Lighted Until 9 P.M. "CAFRITZ Fozhall Villave In the Forest Section of Chevy Chase $9.950 402 W, Thornapple St. Unusually attractive Dutch Colonial. 6 rooms, sleeping porch, tile bath with shower. Large attic. Built-in garage. Side porch. G. E. refrigerator. Metal weatherstripping and 'bronze screens. Many fine shade trees. North_om Conn. ave. from Chevy Chase Circll Rorn- Gpvic, turn left to property. OPEN SUNDAY Edw. H. Jones & Co. . Nc. Evanswood A Commaunity in a Park Five to Seven Room Studio Bungalows PRICED AS LOW AS 9y TO REACH A Children’s Paradise Drive out to SILVER SPRING, MD., turn right at armory to property. Open for Inspection 1438 Geraniim | St. N.W. Only a few doors east of 16th St. Stone and Brick— Center Hall Colonial This lovely home has 4 large rooms on 1st floor—living room, dining room, sun or breakfast Tocm, kitchen and lavatory. 2nd floor has 3 large bedrooms and 2 lovely colored tiled baths. 3rd floor has 2 large bedrooms and lavatory. There is a recreation rocm in the basement and a 2-car brick garage on the paved alley. Every n;ndern plec; o{ ufuflpmmt., in ding , electric refrig- eration, “screens’ and weather- Truly a Remarkable Value $16,750 Phillips & Canby, Inc. Na. 4600 Investment Bldg. CLARENDON, VA. $7,250 AMAZINGLY MODERATE TERMS OPEN SATURDAYS 2 TO DARK—ALL DAY SUNDAY Drive Wilson Boulevard through Clarendon and left on Milton Ave. 3 ocks, or take Armold Bus marked No. & at 12th and G Sts. and get o at’ Milton Ave. and walk morth 1V blocks to house. BOSS & PHELPS Va. Office—Arlington_Title Co. Bldg., Clarendon Va.—Walnut 8815 5616 Nebraska Ave. Chevy Chase, D. C. Price, $12,950 Something New— Something Different Old English architecture, Brick construction, 8 rooms, 2 baths, recreation _room, knotty pine. 1st floor lavatory. recessed radiation. casement win- dows, model kitchen, Elec. re- frigerator, full sized lot with large shade trees, 2-car brick ga- T cozy ~den of Close to new public school To reach, drive Co to Nebras Ave. jurn right few squares to house, mear Mec- Kinley St. Open All Day Sunday 2 to 9 P.M. Week Days Realty Associates, Inc. Realtors Nat. 1438 . _Ave. t & 1427 Eye St. Pn'ced\ to Sell 443 Jefferson St. N.W. New 8-Room ROW BRICK HOME $8,950 Excellent northwest location, one block from 14th St. car line extended. Front porch. Eight rooms, bath with shower, large lot 140 ft. deep with garage. Paved street and alley. Open for Inspection Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday Do not fail to see this home— it is a REAL VALUE. Wm. M. Throckmorton Invest. Bldg. Dist. 6093 annual assessments. A community of substan- tial worth priced to attract discriminating buyers. 20 minutes from the White House, on the world’s finest highway. Traffic worries eliminated. Plat on Re NORMAN C. Investment Blds. RDNER L. BOOTHE, 2nd 106 St. Asaph St. Alexandria, Va. BROwN Na. 1818 6 TO APPRECIATIVE PEOPLE . WHO HAVE RECOGNIZED TREMENDOUS VALUE. 112 Longfellow St. N.W. ALL BRICK English Front 2 BATHS Recreation Room $8,950 OPEN DAILY 10 TO 9 From 16th St. or Georgia Ave. drive east on Longjellow St. to houses, or 14th 'St. ‘car marked “Takoma” to §rd and’ Lonofeliow and walk east to ouse. BOSS & PHELPS Realtors $8,950 1216 HEMLOCK ST. N.W. (Shepherd Park Section) ant B Or T oo detackea b with "concrete fre evergreens. House in perfect i tion. Don't miss this opportunity. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Drive right F. ¢ 16th to Alaska Ave.. tarn Hemlock. ELIOT MIDDLETON An Achievement 1319 Holly St. Price, $15,950 Too much praise can never be given the builder of a REAL home. Itisa laudable achieve- ment, In this home you will find honest material, honest con- struction, honest VALUE. Seven rooms, two baths, sol- arium, recreation room 25x25 feet, two porches, large lot, 2-car garage, one of the highest elevations in the city. hi f::'k' between 16th st. and Alaska Open All Day Sunday 2109 P.M. Week Days m Associates, Inc. Realtors 1427 Eye St. Nat. 1438 A Restricted Gommunity of DETACHED HOMES 7 and 8 Rooms Step-Down Living Room Recreation Room Gorgeous l;c .Lu-xe Kitchen 2 Colored Tile Baths Concealed Radiators Large Landscaped Lots Separate Garage Paved Street and Alley Sll ,250 Up 46TH AND DAVENPORT Drive out Massachusetts Avenue to . 46th Street, north to property CAFRITZ _ b m Van Bure: NEW DETACHED BRICKS wdidly built and carefully planned. these 6 and 7 room homes offer an_opportunity to buy at prices that will make the year 1932 stand out s “The Bargain Davs. “Large, expensive, shaded fots overlooking a Government Park. PHILLIPS AND CANBY, INC. EXCLUSIVELY in_your memory Na. 4600 posures. 1519 K ST. N.W. A RAPIDLY 7,500 SQUARE A ch Fiving ‘room; four real Investment Bldg. 28th AND MILITARY ROAD A beautiful new home of 9 rooms and 2 baths. Fireplace in living room and recreation room. Studio library, 141:x20 ft, with three ex- 5 bed rooms. Landscaped corner lot. Open Sunday for Inspection WM. H. SAUNDERS CO., INC. DIST. 1015 4935 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.W. WONDERFUL HIGH AND IMPROVING LOCATION FEET OF GROUND home of stone and frame construction, new, set in a framing of many fine trees. Large attractive stone fireplace, built-in book shelves; bed rooms and 2 complete tric refrigeration; slate roof. Modern spacious throughout. ‘extraordinary "§13,950 OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY b‘-nuu: large attic; d‘:; buy st wixe. BOSS & PHELPS = wo Members Washington Real Estate Board