Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 42

1 I fi EL omnt 1 I'm! VmlBr Wm -'w tal tart a Ba Uill OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1939 NO. 79 2-M )t VOL CXXM- EL PORTAL VILLAGE TO NEW HOMES IN REDWOOD GARDENS Huge Crowds at 5 i 1 jmMfi wrmiM Flagg Homes Open to View With the eleventh Redwood Gar- deni home now under construction, and with aeven homes fold, prospective buyers in thla new develop-Wit of A. Flagg and the Wallace Real Estate Co. may now see the "results of careful planning for and Individuality A sweep of velvet green lawns, togetnerwun flowers and other landscaplngVnow greets the visitor as he drives into Redwood Gardens. This landscaping ii Installed by Flagg as a part of each home.

A description reads: "Each of the 3 RISE HERE Pacifica Home Visitors from every section of Cat ifornia have gone through Pacifica Home in Park Hills, the Mason-MC' Duffie Company said yesterday in reporting that attendance records have now reached close to the 000 mark. Weekday attendance dur. ing the past-week increased heavily over figures for the preceding week, and despite the extra holiday last week end Sunday attendance was 30 per cent higher 'than on the two preceding Sundays. Higher than average out-of-town attendance is due largely to the fact that the home is one of the Exposition Model Tours Homes and, as such, draws heavily from among visitors to the Fair, one of the offi cials of the company explained yesterday. "Another factor in outside attendance is that Pacifica Home has been featured in several nationally-circulated home maga zines, and that architects throughout the country have been interested in the many new features of design it incorporates," he continued.

"Furnishings and decorations by H. C. Capwell's have also had a great deal to do with attracting widespread attention. Capwell offi cials tell us that they have had inquiries and visitors from almost every large city in Northern Cali fornia in connection with the deco- ratlng or furnishing scheme em- homes is harmonious with its iill neighbors, yet eacn is moiviuu Its architectural weainieiiu Vlnrfer Vina ttemoted to give each 'Redwood Gardens owner a home that- is as distinctive as though it The eleventh home in Redwood Gardens is nearing nil of them adhering to the California style illustrated in the street scene. An entrance detail of one Is also shown.

Four homes are now open for inspection under the supervision of the Wallace Realty Company. A. J. Flagg is the builder. The location is at Redwood Road one block east of Mountain Boulevard.

For the convenience of those unable to visit the tract dur-ing daylight, arrangements have been made for artificial lighting until 9 p.m. BUILDING had been planned ana duih io family's needs and tastes. "This new group of homes Is located one block East of the intersection of Redwood Road and Mountain Boulevard, in the heart of one of the most popular and rapidly growing new residential districts. section is well known for Its fine climate, being located in the sunshine belt of the hill district Sequoia Park, Joaquin Miller Park and numerous riding academies are nearby, yet Redjrfodd Gardens la 30 minutes by-bus from -Sah Francisco, with a shopping center one'block away and grammar school This new tract of the Minney Company will feature homes erected under the new "Title 1" regulations of FHA, applicable to homes that do not exceed twenty-five hundred dollars in building cost. Ownership of a site eliminates the need of any down payment according to the company.

The home illustrates the character of the improvements. TntprS vim ewatug street work, curb gutter, smewaiKs mi ACTIVE IN LEALAND HEIGHTS LESmSSSlmfS GOOD and city sewer are in ana peia ior. "Two of the completed homes are now ready for inspection. Visitors find an unusual use of color -v harmony in the bathroom and kitchens, where walls and ceilings are over canvas. An all-cedar wardrobe closet and a separate dressing room and bath for the master bedroom, is one of the feat- '-'urn of these homes.

Steel casement hand-split cedar shake iliL Berkeley, but we have reason to believe that the design, arrangement, equipment and furnishings displayed in Pacifica Home are going to have a lasting influence upon the homes built and furnished in California during the next few months. "Visitors are particularly interested in several features of the home. One is the Roof Garden recreation room which opens out over the garden entrance patio. We planned this room to demonstrate the out- YOU CAN BUY A NEW HOME for Approximately $m78 PER MONTH, including Taxes and Insurance At 308 Belleview Drive The full price $4590 of this home With F.H.A. Commitment of $4,000.

Ui Jdoor living features Park Hills makes possible. Another feature that Is attracting widespread attention Is the background color treatment 1 roofs, tongue and grooved sub-flooring; fire proof lath under all inter-Jt are used In all Redwood Gardens homes. "At this time It Is possible for those interested to Inspect these homes in almost all stages of con-' Prospective homeseekers i iiy view these new homes any day or evening up to 9 p.m." The Close-in Tract Two blocks from Oakland Boundary line in San Leandro Drive out E. 14th St. to Belle- view Drive.

Turn right to the property. This beautiful New Home has two fine bedrooms, large living room, model kitchen, with dinette attached. Tiled bathroom, and everything truly modern. See the Attractive Lots We will build a home to suit, from $4350 up to $5650 AT ONE FIXED PRICE FOR The Lealand Heights Improvement Association has been formed In the Lealand Heights section of San Leandro, now being developed by U. B.

Lee, well known San Leandro capitalist and builder. As one of its alms, the club is endeavoring to make the section "The" Piedmont of San Leandro." of the walls throughout the home. Visitors find this new use of colors highly interesting, and thoroughly practical for use in any home. Decorations and furnishings of the bedrooms and the man's study have also received much attention. And those who are actively interested in home ownership at the present time find a great deal of interest in our photographic 'Home of the Week' Exhibit in which we picture various Berkeley homes which are now ready for occupancy." liililillltllpi 1 1 f' mmm 'J" FHA Officials To Address Club Under auspices of Eastbay Hoo-Hoo Club No.

39, the local organization of wholesale and retail lumbermen, a dinner meeting will be held at 8:30 tomorrow night, September 18, at the Lake Merritt' Hotel, at which John E. McGovern, zone rental manager of the FHA for the 11 Western States, will speak on "The Need for Housing." Douglas S. Manuel, executive assistant of the FHA, will also speak. Chairman of the evening will be S. C.

Forsey, president of the club, and secretary of the Eureka Mill Lumber Company of' Oakland. All interested in any phase of the building industry are invited by the club to attend. The program of the Better Housing Committee through the recently established FHA Home Service and Information Bureau, will be outlined at the meeting by M. E. Wank, who will be introduced to the gathering by D.

N. Edwards of Wood Products, Inc. Speakers McGovern and Manuel will be introduced by J. F. Noonan of the FHA Home Service and Information Bureau.

and beautiful as the new FHA- Procedure in Reviewing loans fha channeli through which- all fni 1T1rfl1 Hftllflintf STANLEY DAVIS Tn'lt' OWNER AND BUILDER SWeetwood 3100 BUY A HOME and pay only Administration insurance 6f home mortgages must pass have been outlined by FHA officials for prospective home builders and buyers. The operation of the FHA-lnsured mortgage system was explained so that those who plan to build during V' the, good weather which usually comes during late Summer and Fall will be familiar with procedure, BORROWERS DO NOT APPLY All applications for Insurance are received in FHA Insuring offices j. rem lending institutions, not from individual borrowers. In those cases El Portal Village Small Homes Project Announced, as the first major project in the Metropolitan Oakland area to operate under the modified regulations of the FHA for homes costing $2500 or less, the Minney Company presents El Portal Village, to comprise 250 According to E. T.

Minney, man ager of the company, ownership of a home site in EI Portal Village, in the price range of from $100 to $250, eliminates the need of any down payment in having a home built to order in the tract, provided that the cost of the home does not exceed the maximum loan of $2500. He said: "This easier method of financing, is provided under the liberalized regulations of Title and it will prove a boon to families whose budget for housing will ll4.Ulit, uu jnf h. that this payment also eventually completely pays for the home, means that a part of this monthly payment is really a savings account, which can be realized as cash through the sale of the property after an equity has been established. "El Portal Village Is an improved subdivision, with gas, electricity, telephones, Eastbay Municipal Utility District water, highway transportation, and improved streets. The topography Is of a gently sloping character; the soil conditions are suitable for attractive landscaping, and the climate is ideal.

The sites range from fifty to seventy feet in width. The tract ii located about five minutes drive beyond San Leandro; just above Foothill Boule-vardyxhe formal opening occurs today. Unused complete Oakland net of map sheets lSxlS. In a set of 12 post binders. To be sold at a Sacrifice for cash.

Telephone SU tier S024 or write Mr. SuUlvan. Room 03 fltock Ex-chansa Building, San Francisco, for appointment for examination of books or Information. 31 copy of the helpful riew.booklet; Let This New IB ii si an of the Better Housing Committee assist you in I ip 3 WILL PRESIDE t. S.

C. Forsey, president of the Hoo-Hoo Club of Oakland, who will preside at tomorrow night's dinner meeting of all interested in the building Industry, at Lake Merritt Hotel. The gathering will be addressed by FHA officials. i illllllliii -v i i mi lending institution submits the ap-" plication with appraisal fee attached. If the loan is obviously ineligible for Insurance, the lending institution is notified and the appraisal fee and application are returned without further examination by the FHA Underwriting staff.

If the first review Indicates examination is to be made, the mortgage is entered in the "list of "mortgages selected for appraisal." CREDIT ANALYZED '4f the case passes preliminary examination, it is routed through the Underwriting Department, where the property is appraised, the credit the borrower analyzed, and the terms of the mortgage scrutinized to determine whether it is a reasonable risk for FHA to assume. If the mortgage meets all tests, a commitment is issued to the mort-. gagee to insure it when it is exe-. cuted In accordance with- the terms of. application.

When so exe EL PORTAL VILLAGE F.H.A. financed HOMES $3000 and less THE PLAN Select your lot 10fl SSflO (formerly priced at J1000), When lot Is paid borrow $2600 FHA loan payments 60o per day. You build or we build for you. A 4-room 2-bedroom hpuse for $2600 Loan cost about $50.00.. Tdu tret a new modern home as low as $2650 with $160 down.

Beautiful setting, unexcelled climate, view and location rio city taxes school, hlsh school and bus service. Drive to 173rd and Foothill office. See these homes BO and (10-foot lots selling; at $100 to $300 your terms streets. Utility Dist. Water Gas and Elec proper restrictions.

A small home Paradise. TH MINNEY COMPANY 8144 Foothill SrJ-tr 17270 Footriill Improvement Club In lealand Heights Illustrating the rapid progress of development in Lealand Heights, "the Piedmont of San Leandro," is the announcement of the formation of the Lealand Heights District Improvement Club, made by U. B. Lee, head of the U. B.

Lee Company, owners, developers and builders of Lealand Heights. The club is to represent the dis trict's interests in such matters as taxation, transportation, schools and similar affairs. It is a non-profit organization snd membership is specifically stated to Involve no assessments. Donald B. Connell is president of the club, M.

B. Mitchell, secretary and treasurer, and Walter J. Taylor has charge of publicity. "Formation of this organization Is significant," said Lee. "It shows, for one thing, how rapidly Lealand Heights is growing, and what a goodly number of residents we now have.

And in the second place, it Indicates the type of residents we are acquiring people who are interested in civic affairs and propose to take an active pnrt in the civic and cultured side of their community's development. "The whole thing just shows how right we were In planning Lealand HeighU as a high class subdivision, with large and well-placed lots, good streets and all the other conveniences and adjuncls demanded by discriminating people. It also shows we were right In building the attractive, well-constructed homes. All our homes qualify for F.H.A. loans and the new low Interest rate makes ownership easy." TO GET IIFREt I)rlr oil Foothill Boulevard to lintuAlllo Avtnue, Ran Leandro.

Broad streets. Extra food paving, Sldewalki, lutteri, eurbi. Water, Electricity, Installed, brnamental treei along all itrfti. Adequate reitrlctloni. Convenient to ichooli, churchei and atorea, Low taxea.

Excellent Investment value. 1. Building a new home 2. Increasing the value of your present home 3. Showing how to pay for it easily ALL WITHOUT OBLIGATING YOU liV ANY AY Now, from a single source, you can learn to build your new home, or to modernize your present home.

This new bureau has been formed to give assistance and information to its readers. The bureau will gladly tell you about the various phases of building and and explain how. easy it is for you to acquire the dream home of your The function of this bureau is to extend a helping hand to you who seek further facts on the home project you are planning. ACT TODAY! CHECK AND MAIL COUPON AT ONCE JO THE FHA HOME SERVICE AND INFORMATION BUREAU (Vnder the direction -of the Better Housing Committee) AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL REDWOOD GARDENS A 1940 Model Home cuted and presented to the FHA Insuring office, -it is endorsed for Insurance and the first annual insurance premium is collected. rOOTHIUBLVO.

BORROW THROUGH REPAY THE TIMEPLAN WAY RAY BLDG. 1924' BROADWAY yum III III, ill i I Hilling 11'ilQiiillliniiiiiiiawllWWiL 1 M. i fr flwftt '( li 1 Iff! 'I 1 IW fl BANK CREDIT t-f'll srW V-m If you are Interested In building a new home or should you contemplate modernizing, check the Items on which you desire information, sign and mail this coupoit to (he F.H.A. Home Service Information Bureau. No charge for this service.

tv an a Tills new home is as stylish 191Q cars. Framed in a delightful setting of gently sloping tree- NfcW HOME Size and Approximate Cost HERE at last is the fine residential district that San Leandro has so long wanted-glorious view, warm climate, wilhin San Leandro city limits, accepted by F.H.A. It has everything you could want cpn venience, distinction, beauty. Hornet sites (all 50 to 1 10 feet frontage), $750 to $1500; completed, lovely homes. $6000 to $10,000.

SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL MODEL HOMES ARE NOW OPEN FOR INSPECTION. See them ODAYl MODERNIZATION OAKLAND Insulation, Electrical Appliances (1 Architectural Service Fireplace I-) Air Condltlonlnf PI Landscaplnf nPlasterinf Hardwire Awnings Brlck-THe TO FINANCE IT! n. General Construction Tile Work Lumber fl New I' Room New Bath ntlnoleum-Shadei Venetian Btindi Cement Work House Movlni fl 'Olaia-Glatinr-n Caraae covered hills this lovely residence has a refreshing newness llint will please the most exacting homescrker. It would take many'pages to adequately describe its sunny bedrooms, 2 baths, social hall and other fine features, but we want you to come out and see it. From Piedmont or Berkeley drive to Park Boulevard and then south on Mountain Boulevard to Redwood Road or from Oakland, drive out Hopkins then north on 35th Avenue to Redwood Road to 1 REDWOOD GARDENS Eleven homes under construction or completed and 20 more to be built by A.

J. Flagg. 642 Grand Avenue gate962 i Evenings HI gate 3444 Anolbtr home financed at Btnk of Amexic Ask for Bank of Aftrica mtktt real tsUtt loam rocKet free at any iBank NATIONAL MEMBER FEDERAL uuiae 10 nomc uiauwug i Branch of Mill Work Built-in Feature! Decoratlni Wtrlnc-Flxturea Floorlni (1 Panerbif Palnilna riPlumblnf CI Roofinr riHeatina AND TELL ME HOW Name Address othxtttAttt ISvWol ASSOCIATION DEPOSIT INSUKANC? CORPORATIOM 2EjLJ u. a. LEE CO.

Owner, Developer, Builder Avenue and foothill Benlerard bsuir IWeetirooi (SSI -f 9' on various types ef improved property 1 I I.