National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-19
REAL EsTATE.
Transactions Reported During tho Past
Week.


Week.
During the past week but few heavy sales
were recorded among them was the purchase
by the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad COM
pany of a square Of ground near tho Long
bridge for $22,2jO, upon which tho COM
pany propose. IL is said, to build freight
depot. The purchase Of the Lowry estate
for $4,000 by the Association for Works Of
Mercy" being the next highest There wore
quite number Of purchases Of lots made ut
sums varying from $1,000 up to 5000 by
citizens and outsiders. The sales of suburban
property was rather above the average, par
ticuarly ut Mount Pleasant, and especially
that part of it known as Columbia heights.
The real estate business men report nothing
of especial interest during the week in real
estate transactions. The incoming of the
bright spring weather IL hailed by thom as n
harbinger of an carly revival in active real
estate negotiations. The long spell of in
clement weather has had depressing effect
upon the sale of lots and houses, and with
brighter weather n much moro brisk and
brighter business is anticipated
Ono dealer remarked I'VE now expect to
have plenty to do" and another said, I'VE
continue to grind grist ut the mill, but have
nothing to give you to-day other than the
real estate transfers which you publish"
"rhore have been" continued the GENTLE
man, some sales during the week of large
properties, but, as it is rule with me, do
not care to have them published" Another
real estate man said, 1--WE have nothing now
other than has been previously reported; the
condition of the real estate market remains
about the same"
There Is, it is learned, considerable inquiry
for small houses and rooms for rent. large
number Of small houses, and especially on
Capitol hill, have been erected within tho
past year, but there Is demand for more.
The inquiries come from residents OF other
cities who wish to locate with their families
in Washington, and the continued growth of
the population of tho district would appear
to be evinced from this fact.
Mr.. Charles Lemon Is erecting two very
pretty brick dwellings for Maj. d. =. Heap.
of the Lighthouse board board, on Rhode
Island avenue between Sixteenth and Soven-
tocnth streets They will be three stories
and basement high, and will cost $4,000.
The Office of the building inspector is
almost swamped with business, and more
help is necessary to complete the work. The
receipts of this Office up to date are more than
for the whole of the last fiscal year.
Inspector Entwisle stated yesterday that
the business season this spring was ahead Of
that of other years. The value of new
buildings erected SO far this month is se'
down at S32j,00O.
Considerable repairing is being done, and
the season Is now regarded az III It's prime.
over one hundred new buildings wero put
under contract this month.
Another noticeable incident in connection
with the building season are the improve
monts being made all over the city and in
the suburbs. Last year the march of inn
provement was in the northwestern part of
tho city. The spring building this year,
however, is scattered in different sections,
with n tendency to Northeast and South
Washing. The county is also receiving at
tention, and permits for handsome structures
arc taken out daily Many cottages are in
course of erection at Mount Pleasant, George
town Heights and in other suburban places.