Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19

sales of acreage property are reported
near Takoma within the past four
months. The suburb is a favorite locality
of many Of the leading officials Of the
Department of Agriculture. who own
homes there, and also of many other
government employees and business men
who conduct their business In the city
during the day. The cost Of the reSiden-
tial properties varies from $500 to $500.
TO subdivide and Improve.
During the month Of January five COM
panies were organized by Washington.
Maryland and Pennsylvania capitalists,
who have purchased about 400 acres of
ground adjoining the limits of Takoma
Park. These companies. it is announced.
propose to subdivide and improve their
holdings. 1t is also proposed to build a
new electric railway line, which will run
through Takoma and connect with the
new extension of the 14th street line near
Brightwood. 1t is believed. too, that the
government buildings already described.
with their imposing style and be autifully
kept grounds, will materially add to the
attractions in that section. H. L. Thorn
ton. with William H. Saunders & Co..
which firm makes a speciality of Takoma
property, states that within the past two
years a great many. sales OF houses have
been made in that section. when buyers
subsequently erected thereon handsome
dwellings for their homes. Vacant houses
in Takoma are q rarity. the houses, as a
rule. when not owned by those who oc-
cupy them. being rented by the year.
There are still left many beautiful home
and villa sites for those who are attracted
in that direction. and. as IL the case with
all the agents who operate In suburban
property. every effort Is made and cour-
tesy shown to prospective buyers TO en-
able them to satisfy their desires.
Suburbs to the East.
Farther eastward are Winthrop Heights
and Benning Heights. also desirable sub
urban sites for homeseekers Of moderate
means. 1t Is said that lots at Benning
Heights have doubled in value within two
years and that along the line of the
Pennsylvania railroad south of Benning
ground is held as high as 5000 an acre.
The activity around Winthrop Heights is
said to be due to the removal Of the rail-
road roundhouse to Woodbridge. thus
creating a great demand for smaller
houses Land in this location can be
1t is said. it will not long remain so. To
give an idea OF the increase In value Of
suburban property in the eastern section,
it is said that land lying between Twin
ing City and East Washington Heights,
which could have been bought less than
two years ago at cents loot Is now
commanding % cents.
BroOkland. Mount Rainier. Langdon and
Kenilworth are also delightful suburbs in
the northeastern and eastern sections.
where homeseekers may ind homes and
sites suited to their means. All these
suburbs are blessed by nature with the
endowments that go to make country
life with a city flavor.
Increase of Values.
Land in all the suburbs mentioned is
constantly. increasing in value, although
vet within the reach Of the homebuyer
of narrow resources. 1t Is noticeable
fact that In all the suburban additions
to Washington. without exception. there
is no relaxation of effort to make the re-
spective locations places where a man
would care to make his home. None of
them is conducted upon the plan of
making money for the operators who con-
troll them regardless OF other oonse-
ouences. In some of them limitations are
made in the deeds as to the value and
character of the improvements to be
erected. and in all careful attention Is
paid to preserve the moral tone of the
community.
WIN cOnoltlohS SUCH ds lHeSe' l. 10 ~
surprising that families are leaving the
city by the scores and seeking the coun-
try for 1.-The dearest haven of happiness
on EARTH" the home. There is constant
demand for suburban property, II not
from those who wish to purchase. from
those whose limited means compel them
to rent. There is a dearth OF rentable
property in nearly every section. Many
operators are adopting the plan OF, build
ing houses upon the lots and then selling
them for q small cash payment, the re-
mainder in monthly installments at low
Interest. that amounts to but very little
more than rent. Wherever this method
has been adopted the returns have been
ustonishingly large. 1t may therefore
truly be said OF Washington that the
city has suburban homes for all VINO
care to have them on almost any terms