The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
REAL ESTATE
MEN PLEASED
Market, Though at Holiday
Lull, Shows a Steadiness
Speaking Well for Values
NEW FRUITVALE TRACT
Emeryville Manufacturers
Are Talking About Great
Enlargement of Works
Oakland once San Francisco Call.
1915 Broadway, Dec. p.

Oakland Office San Francisco Call
1O1S Broadway, Dec. 25.
The real estate market has been quiet
during the week. Few large transac-
tions have been recorded Oakland,
Berkeley and Alameda dealers report
greater volume Of what is known as
small business than ever before during
the week preceding the Christmas holi-
days.
One of the most important transac-
tions OF the week was the purchase by
G.. II. and Charles f. Lee OF a tract Of
eightythree acres in FTUitvale, 'front.'
ing on High street at its intersection
with the new scenic boulevard. This is
the last large tract Of land in Fruitvale.
and the purchasers viii at once subdi-
vide it into residence lots These lots
VIII front on two Of the most impOr-
tant streets Of the district, and are
within easy walking distance Of the car
lines.
The Paraffine Paint Company Of En-
eryville is contemplating the addition
to their present factory Of a 800 900
plant for the manufacture OF paraffine
paper. In order TO get the space neces-
sary for the new buildings and ware
houses the company has asked the
Town Trustees for permission 10 close
Second street At the last meeting OF
the Trustees the matter was discussed
and it is likely that the request OF the
company will be granted
The Town Trustees Of Emeryville
have ordered much street work done.
Bids will be received until January 21
and opened on January g. The total
cost viii be nearly $4,000.
The Upland Improvement Club is the
latest civic organization formed in
Berkeley. 1t was organized BY resi-
dents Of East Berkeley. and Edward S.
Fowler Of Fitzgerald, Campbell &
Fowler, attorneys. Of San Francisco
was elected president. Deputy United
States Marshal A L. Parish was chosen
secretary.
Real estate men are well satisfied
with the business record of 1904 and
expect an increase in the sales Of all
kinds of property during 1905. Hol-
comb, Breed & Bancroft report
steady demand for residence property,
both improved and unimprOved, and
business property. They offer some
choice residence sites close to the
business district.
w. J. Laymance Of the Laymance
Real Estate Company believes the
present luIl in the market viii be fol-
lowed by a large increase in all
branches of the real estate business
a
tract in Piedmont and is selling many
villa sites in that district.
Z. j. Stewart reports a quiet market
during the week, but says the coming
year and see a large increase in sales
of all kinds of property.
Taylor Bros. & Co. report a quiet
market generally, but look for great
improvement after the new year
A S. Kreiss Of Kreiss & Horswiu
said the business of the last month
had exceeded expectations. He reports
a steady demand for houses ranging
from $500 10 $4,000. Kreiss & Hors-
will report the following sales during
the month of December:
Lot 5Ox140 feet, north side OF Thirty-fourth
street. for ". z. Roedsr 10 c. T. Wachs.
nine-roorn dwelling. east side OF Orange street
lot 5OU125. for Mrs z Luscombe to James J.
Schmidt; eight-rOon dwelling east side OF
Hamilton place, for Clarence Grange to
Charles e Landing; six-room house north
side Of Thirty-third. lot 33xI00 for Mrs. J
Enloe TO Selma 7. Black; house and lot on
Piedmont avenue TO Ira P Bunster: nine
room dwelling southeast corner Piedmont ana
Laurel. for John Frazier TO Mrs Jennie Mey-
eTs four fats. south side OF Eighth street. BE-
tween Oak and Fallon. for c. Gustafson 10
Conrad Hermie-
Walter E. Logan reports a marked
increase in sales made last week over
those made during the same time last
year.