The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-07-26
CHEVY CHASE IS
LUR|NG HOME
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Exclusive Washington Section
Draws Upon Big Cities for
Its Residents.

Building operations throughout
Chevy Chase indicates one OF the
greatest growth periods in the his
tory of the exclusive residential
suburb.
In addition to the $125,0o0 com.
munity recreation club house and
several apartment projects many
new homes are being erected, or are
about to be erected.
Developments in the area across
the Maryland District line indicates
that section to be a favorite among
discriminating home builders seeking
permanent residence in the capital.
It is also said that the appeal 1t
makes Is not confined to Washing
tonians. Boston, Philadelphia, Pitts
burgh, Detroit. not to mention New
York, are among the cities contrib,
uting to the population Of the
suburb.
The total building operation valu-
alton under way. and those assured
future, approximates $4,000, 1000.
This includes the building activities
in Chevy Chase and its immediate
surrounding neighborhoods.
Among the imposing structures
going up is the new Presbyterian
Church on the circle. 1t has been
carried far enough toward compile
ton to make possible a conception
of its magnificent proportions. The
sitea is exceptionally advantageous
for d building of it's character.
One Of the important factors de-
termining the growth OF the suburb
as residential section, and insur.
ing its remaining an ideal home
section, are the restrictions govern
ing building. It will be impossible,
it is said, for any part Of the sec
ton to ever have the congested
conditions found where solid block
building is permitted. The assur'
ance that there will always be
ample open space to provide lawns,
flower gardens, shade trees creates
an appeal that is drawing to the
section the best element among
home builders.
Lest a false impression be Gre
ated. it should be stated that while
building restrictions insure the bet
ter class of homes for the section,
it is not to be assumed that only
the richer class can afford to own
them. Many homes are under way,
or about to be started, which COM
pleted will cost less than $4,000.
The restrictions apply more directly
to insuring the placing Of the resi-
dence in conformity with building
lines and the elimination of ma
terials and designs which would
n d e r surrounding properties
through increasing fire hazards.
Property values in Chevy Chase
have advanced steadily, 1t is said.
but 1t is pointed out that at no
time have they anticipated to any
extent real values. Chevy Chase
property is not being sold today on
future basis valuation.
There has never been any ag
gressive specializing in Chevy Chase
real estate" said a leading realtor
today. 1T has always been &C
cepted as a safe investment. AS
result, holdings are in the hands of
conservative interests, and while
once in a while a plot will get away
and somebody will suggest activities
that fail to meet the approval of
residents OF the section, they never
amount to anything further than
exciting enough opposition to de-
feat them"
That the Maryland section Of the
suburb is assured Of an ideal de-
velopment seems certain from the
character Of the improvements un-
derWay there. The topography of
the area is such that It lends itself
TO effective parking without greatly
altering NATURAL conditions. A move
Inent Is on foot 10 preserve the
forest in the suburb.
CHEVY Chase is beautiful today
but what it will become within
another decade under influences
governing it's growth can hardly be
conceived. A woman resident, who
cannot be described as a dreamer,
commenting on the growth of the
suburb and what 1t foreshadows
said today: EGO to Utopia, annex
its most charming province, place
II on the map and call it Chevy
Chase, visualize that and you will
nave mind-picture of what the
future holds"