Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1940, Page 19

Real Estate Silver Star Home fo Enter Third Week French Provincial One of Most Popular Houses in Series By W. H. YOUNGMAN. The beautiful dwelling of French provincial design at 4745 Massa- chusetts avenue N.W., which re- ceived the award as the third Silver Star Home of the year, tomorrow will enter the third week of its ex- hibition period. This house has proved to be one of the most popu- lar ever sponsored by The Star. Containing eight rooms and four baths, the new home was erected by the firm of Cooper Lightbown & Associates in their new Locust Hill development. It is an exceptionally well planned and built house and is constructed of brick painted white. The five experts in home build- ing who compose the Silver Star Homes, Committee indorsed the new home unanimously. James S. Tay- lor of the Federal Housing Admin- istration is chairman of the group. Other members are Irwin S. Porter, prominent architect; Edwin H. Ros- engarten, builder; Fred A. Smith, president of the Washington Real Estate Board, and John Nolen, jr., director of planning of the Na- tional Capital Park and Planning Commission. Garden Possibilities. ‘The Star home offers interesting gardening possibilities. Various treatments are possible, and the choice will no doubt depend very largely upon the horticultural in- terests of the future owners. Two areas are available for the growing of plants, annuals, bulbs or roses. The small garden at the rear of the lot receives some shade, but in the main is a sunny garden. The other area, on the Forty-eighth street side, is a sunny, well-drained bank that has been divided into terraces with low stone walls. It is on the west side of the front lawn. ‘This garden is shaded in the morn- | ing by the rambling locust trees, | but is essentially a sunny area with adequate drainage. Taking up first the small garden | in the rear, we have an area that is | already partially screened from the neighbors by a tall narrow row of evergreens. The beds on the raised terrace are planted to pansies, which will be through blooming early in June. For the remainder of the summer one could use geraniums, lantana, or the dwarf bedding dahlias, the beds to be edged with | such plants as sweet alyssum, lobelia, ageratum, or the dwarf Dusty Miller (Centaurea candidissima). Site for Rose Garden. ‘This garden is very well protected | and would make an ideal site for a rose garden since it is close to and in front of the large bay window in the living room. Or if one did not care for roses a small more or less formal pool to the right of the walk and a small terrace at the left of the walk where one could sit and enjoy the evenings. In either case, however, the owner may desire to extend the evergreen hedge to the west as far as the corner of the house and to the south to complete the enclosure, giving privacy to this small garden. For this summer it would seem better to use potted plants to fill the beds, waiting until fall to complete the background and to make other changes that may ap- peal to the owners. The use of an- nuals and potted plants necessitates more care than would a rose garden or pool. A bed of tulips between the hedge and the upper wall would be effective. The terraced bank at the side of the house is now planted with 1,700 tulips, which should make a most colorful display in early May. These large beds will need filling with an- (See SILVER STAR, Page B-6) AMER. UNIV. PARK New detached brick homes. € rooms, tile bath, storage attic, full basement, automatic heat; large lots; all street improve- ments included. ONLY $8,250 .- F.H.A. Approved The finest materials and work- manship, complete, modern equipment. A delightful loca- tion? convenient to everything. 4629 Windom PI. N.W. Furnished by Hilda Miller 11 Sold—5 Left to i6th St. left to cx- Drive out Mass. Ave. right to Windom PL, hidit home. Open Daily Until 9 P.M. Nat. Built by Emerson 9452 HUGH W’RREN 4894 GREAT IIOHE BUY Half block off Conn. Ave. Chevy Chase, D. C. 3712 Jenifer St. N.W. Just taken in trade on large home, and reconditioned like new. REDUCED $1,000. Owner says sell, price now $9,950; high elevation, well built brick home. 4 large bedrooms and 2 com- plete baths, also a room on the 3rd floor which can be used as a spare room.. Big living room with log-burning fireplace, un- usually large dining room with adjoining sun room.. Modern kitchen cabinets, large size re< frigerator. Pantry and large rear porch, built-in garage. Schools, stores and transporta- tion within easy walking dis- tance. The low price on this home merits your immediate inspection. Open Sat. & Sun. tiil 9 P.M. CAFRITZ Co. 14th & K Sts. N.W, Di. 9080 IN CRESTWOOD—New home of Mr. and Mrs. John George Kolb at 1909 Upshur street N.W. Realfy Appraising Complicated Task, Says Rufus Lusk Many Factors Enter Into Property Value Besides Actual Worth There is more to the value of a house than just the bricks and mortar, and an appraiser, in addi- | tion to knowing the technique of | determining the value of a piece of property, must also be familiar with many cther general factors which are important in determining a dwelling’s value, Rufus S. Lusk, real estate authority, told members of Washington Chapter, Society of Residential Appraisers, at their meeting this week. The appraiser must be well ac- quainted with the zoning of the neighborhood, he continued. One type of zoning may protect one piece | of property but harm another. He should know plans for streets, parks, sewerage, water, etc., in new areas, | as well as traffic conditions and the | location, of schools and churches, Mr. Lusk added: “But even more important '.hsn‘ these, he should know the character of the population, whether it is white or colored, the income of the people who live in the immediate neighbor- hood. He needs a knowledge of the general real estate trends not only in his own city, but in the particular | neighborhood in which is located | the property he is appraising. xr4 there are signs of overbuilding, such | overbuilding will affect the value of practically every house in a giyen territory. If there is a shortage of homes that likewise affects the value, since all residential properties are more or less in competition with all | others. “Partly because appraisers have not always taken general trends into consideration there have been costly mistakes made, particularly in the 1920s. No honest appraiser who knew the general trend of events in the middle 20s would ever have placed the values that were placed on some buildings during that period. Wanted Real Estate Salesman To sell low-cost houses advertised on {his page. Houses selling fast. Con- Phillips H. Clarke Co. Warfield 8160 LONG TERM MORTGAGE LOANS MONTHLY PAYMENTS As Low as $6.33 Per $1,000 D. C—Maryland—Virginia Watker€ Dunlop.. FHA Approved Mortgager 1200 150 ST. N W, Dist. 0222 Chevy Chase, D. C. 1 Block West of Conn. Ave. Three lovely new . brick Co- lonial Center-hall Homes, con- taining all the features you have been looking for—and more. Built to the most exacting standards, with the finest qual- ity equipment and finish throughout. Only $12,950 All large rooms and closets, 3 bed- rooms. 2 baths. first floor lavatory. floored “attic. screened porch. sun deck, brick garage. " Lot 60 féet by 109 feet with shade trees. to grade. Jr. high. high and n-- TocHial schodis. Ofie blook ‘o shop ping and transportation. A REAL BUY! SEE IT TODAY! 3539 ALBEMARLE ST. N.W. suider E, Lo m“.I' Owner @he Zpening wu'n SUNDAY MORNING EDITION WASHINGTON, — BEAUTIFUL DWELLING IN KENWOOD—Dr. and Mrs. Otto H. Wendt recently acquired this home at 115 Woodlawn avenue, Ken- | D. C. wood, Md., from Raymond K. Kyle. Star SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1940. —Star Staff Photos. It was obvious that building was outstripping demands. Overbuilding | resulted in vacancies, quality paint and allow each coat | time to dry completely before the foreclosures | next is applied. There is no remedy and huge losses to owners, builders | for extreme cases of alligatoring ex- | and investors and general flattening | cept to have a skilled painter burn of values.” Why Paint ‘Alligators’ If a painted surface shows signs of “alligatoring” or checking, it is probably due to one of two reasons: Either the undercoat was covered before it was quite dry or it was mixed with too much oil or an in- ferior grade of oil. To prevent such an occurrence, use only the best Second Trust Notes We will buy monthly payment de- ferred purchase money second trust notes, secured on owner-occupied private dwellings. UNION FINANCE CO. 916 Woodwara Blde NA 7038 Cozy New Bungalow 4803 West Way Drive Painted white this cozy livable home will instantly appes Price $6' 8 Open Daily and Sunday To Inspect: Out Mass Ave. to um St., north on 9th St. to Western Ave turn slight_right to West Way Drive, mnorth on West Way Drive to home. J. WESLEY BUCHANAN 1732KSt. N.W. Realtor ME. 1143 6669 Barmaby Street N.W. Barnaby Woods, Chevy Chase, D. C. A fine example of Williamsburg architecture with a modern floor plan embracing 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, rec- reation room, maid’s room and bath and attic. You cannot fail to appreci- ate the wide, beautifully wooded lot, the spring-fed stream and the garden walks. A house worthy of your im- mediate inspection. Directions: Out Conn. Ave. to Nebraska Ave., right on Nebraska Ave. to Utah Avenue, left on Utah five blocks to Barnaby St., right two blocks to home. reator EDW. R, CARR Butider . 8623, 2659 Conn. Ave. off the impaired coating and repaint. Preston-Built New 6-Room Homes Furnished Exhibit Home 1419 18th STREET S.E. Adjoining the golf course * —overlooking the river Large living room, Maijestic gas | range, spacious dining room, | fenced-in rear yard, modern kitch- en, 6-ft. Westinghouse refriger- ator, 3 big bedrooms, Oxford cub- | inets, Rright basement. Convenient to Stores, Schools, Theatre and Transportation. TO REACH: Over New Penna. Ave. Bridge to Minnesota Ave., right on St right to 19th St., left to homes. WINFIELD PRESTON Owner-Builder. Woodward Bldg. Linc. 9453 Oldchester Rd., BRADLEY WOODS Pre-showing of this charm- ins_Colonial home, . 3 bed- Tooms and 2 tilcd baths on see- ond floor. ~ Altached garage. Air-conditioned oil heat. To inspeet, drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Bradley Bivd., left t left second street on right. Patterson St. N.W. Priced Only $12,250 A gharming Colonial, center ball dvelling containing @ rooms, 2 _baths. _ Attractive stone facade, detached garage. Air conditioned with oil heat. Screened rear porch. Lot, 165 feet deep. Drive out Conn. Ave, to Nebraska Ave. risht Street, “left e Pattares Street, left to house, In Chevy Chase Western Ave.-Irving St. New homes. ust being com pleted with'3 roo on_second floor, K large concrete porches, built-ii garages, beautiful millwork, autenatic air - conditioned heat. Drive out Conn. Ave. Chevy Chase Circle, right on Western Ave. 1% blocks Paul T. Stone, Inc. 927 15th St. NA. 0856 On Residential Preperty Most Reasenable Rates National Mortgage & Investment Corp. 1312 N. Y, Ave. N.W. NAtional 5833 ue | Font o P Fte OPEN SUNDAY 120 Twelfth St. S.E. LINCOLN PARK Six rooms, beautiful new tile bath, new hardwood floors, up and down. Newly papered and painted. For, immediate sale price reduced to $5,950.00, small cash payment and terms to suit. May consider rent- ing. This is your opportunity. Inspect Today A. S. GARDINER 1510 K St. N.w. Nat’l 0334 “Ultra Economy” HOME $ 25 PER Including Taxes, lmuum. and Interest $150 CASH NO_OTHER CHARGES. SETTLEMENT CHARGES INCLUDED 'IN DOWN 52650 Optional Finaneing—10% Cash: Title A. Oniy 81850 Per M Modern Hianted community: high be: tifully wooded lots, 53’ and 63 fro by 145" °deep; 60' sireets: sidewalks. 2 bedrooms. full bath homes; quality materials and construction. West Lanham Hills Qut Washingfon-Baltimore Blvd, —to Peace Cross. Right on Defense Highway 3 miles to West Lanham Hills no right. Watch for direction signs. PHILLIPS H. CLARKE CO. Operative Builders—Pioneer Low Cost Developers Warfield 8160 rrinelp A New Group of Six New Orleans Colonials Furnished Exhibit Home by Hilda Miller 5273 Nebraska Ave., Chevy Chase, D. C. Overlooking U. S. Government Park Featuring the popular CENTER HALL PLAN—“Town Homes” of exceptional refinement and character, 100% modern. THREE SOLD DURING THE PAST WEEK! Different plans to choose from—op- portunity offered to obtain a home with 1st floor library (or bedroom), lavatory adjoining. 6 and 7 rooms—2 tile baths—each home has a beautiful daylight panelled recreation room and terraced porth that overlooks the park. Fenced-in gardens. $9,450 to $10,650 wseraL Terms To Reach: Drive out Conn. Ave. to Nebraska Ave., turn right 1 block to homes. || Open Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. THOS. J. FISHER & CO., INC. 738 15th St. N.W. DI. 6830 GHEVY G"ASE; D. C. adjoining Wakefield Priced As Low As 0 BARKLEY-BUILT . . . ALL DIFFERENT 4500-4508-4512 38th St. N.W. —at Albemarle St. Detached brick homes! rge’lots. Earares: lo Albema; One sold ise bedr Only 3 left! 2 e roof, Bevant air w Sehools. Drive et Con itle street, Mt to ’l'hlfl!-fillli street. Open Building News B B—1 Large Apartment BUY STAR HOME — This house, the first shown this year under the Silver Star home plan, was purchased by Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Conlon from Paul P. Stone and Avon Shockey, builders. It is at 1901 Upshur street N.W. Air-Conditioned Shops Report Added Sales Air conditioning in commercial es- tablishments not only tends to in- crease business profits through added patronage, but also effects consider- able savings through the reduction of employe illnesses, it is pointed out by Fred A. Hessick, president of a ‘Washington air conditioning equip- ment firm. A recent national survey of work- ing conditions in office buildings and commercial establishments showed that air conditioning reduced time lost due to illness by an average of | 28 per cent, comparing periods before and after the equipment was in- stalled, Mr. Hessick said. Scores of Washington business establishments in which his company has made installations report in- creased sales and a marked decrease in employe illness, Mr. Hessick said. Features Work Permits Valued at $863,785 Approved For Weekly Period Featured by a permit for erection of a large apartment development in Southeast Washington, private building in the District this week reached a valuation of $863,785, ac- cording to records in the office of Building Inspector John W. Oeh- mann, The apartment development, Fair- fax Village, will be built along Thirty-seventh and Thirty-eighth streets and Alabama avenue S.E. The total cost of this project is es- timated at $459,460. Permits were also approved for 31 one-family dwellings. More important permits of the week follow: Mrs. Sourage Rizik, 1616 S street N.W,, owner; Louis de Ladurantaye, 1809 Lawrence street N.E., designer; to erect one 2-story stone, brick and tile dwelling, 3130 Woodland drive NE.; to cost $55,000. Colony Construction Co., 55 Buchanan street N.E., owners and builders; G. T. Santmyers, 1410 H street N.W., architect; to erect 12 2-story brick and cinder block dwell= ings, 1 Crittenden street and 4603 to 4621 North Capitol street, 2 Bue chanan street; to cost $48,000. Harry E. and Louis Gorin, 607 Tower Building, owners and build- ers; J. P. Fitzsimmons, 1014 Den= rike Building, designer; to erect six 2-story brick and cinder block dwellings, 1362-1382 Tewkesbury place N.-W.; to cost $2,000. Fairfax Village, Inc., Chandler Building, owners; A. Lloyd®Goods Construction Co., 1427 I street N.W., builders; William N. Denton, jr., 1427 I street N.W. architect; to erect one 2 and 3 story masonry and frame apartment (28 units), 2053 (See PERMITS, Page B-6. 1t pays 1o comsult & .REALTOR o member of the 3 WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE BOAR WOODSIDE FOREST SILVER SPRING, MD. venient, transy vironment. ortation, school Several new homes now available The ideal medium-priced, high-grade home community with con- s, churches, atores and fine social en- arming houses with ideal settings on large wooded lots. Prices are right—Terms arranged—Trades considered You Are Invited to Visit the Sample Home at 805 Live Oak Drive GRUVER BUILT Lots ean be purchased on which to build your particular home. To Reach: Out Georgia Auve. to Stiver Spring, avern), through "Stlver Spring to Columbia Blvd Pike to Dale Drive (Mrs K's right on_Colesvtlle ieft to nouses, or continue and right to houses. WM. M. THROCKMORTON Invest. Blds. Tavlor o 15th St., GEEY 1224 14¢h St. N.W. size for twin beds . . . room, 17x22 . . . . maid's room . . . Open Daily and Sunday den . 925 15th St. N.W. REALTOR Modal Home, 4214 14th St. N.E. Furnished by Palais Royal Open, Heated and Lighted Until 9 P.M. To Reach: Go out North Capitol St. to Mich- . out Michigan Ave. to St N.E. 1 right 1 block). . three and one-half baths . . recreation rbom . . . Drive out Mass. Ave to Westmoreland Circle, left on Wetherill Albemarte St right to home. OF call Wisconsin 481 Jor mmoihimens LOUGHBOROUGH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION DI 6092 16 New Semi-Detached Homes Just 10 Minutes from Downtown! 4 soLD Rain or shine, everyone is enthusiastic about these new homes! 6 large rooms, tiled bath with shower, completely equipped kitchen, automatic gas heat and Air-Conditioned! Near schools, shopping center, theater, transportation and across from a beautiful park, everything is right—Ilocation, price, construction, environment, Facing the Monastery Park ight_1 block (or WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. Sales Dist. 3346 121 ALBEMARLE STREET «. A Home by Edwin L. and Lois B. Taylor . . Colonial charm in a woodland setting . . . three bedrooms, all ample . living two-car garage . . . large attic rock garden and reflecting pool. Price, $16,750 Rd. to NAtionsl 6370