The landmarked former home of legendary singer, actress and civil rights activist Lena Horne is in contract for close to its $1.22 million asking price, Gimme Shelter has learned.
The stately, black-and-white Tudor-style home is in the Addisleigh Park Historic District, one of Queens’ most architecturally rich neighborhoods.
The area was once known as the “African-American Gold Coast,” says listing broker Matthew Wynter of Brown Harris Stevens, who notes the “Stormy Weather” crooner was one of the first Black women to own in the neighborhood.
The late, great singer, actor and activist Lena Horne. Getty Images
One of six bedrooms inside the landmarked home. Apple Photos Clean Up
The kitchen inside the Queens abode. Apple Photos Clean UpOther past residents include jazz greats Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald, soul icon James Brown and sports legends Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis.
The property first hit the market last November.
Built in 1935, the six-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath, 2,287-square-foot house at 112-45 178th St. is in the St. Albans area.
The house at 112-45 178th St. is a roomy 2,287 square feet. Brown Harris Stevens
The backyard boasts a gazebo and a large deck. Brown Harris StevensHorne bought the residence in 1946, according to reports, and remained there for nearly 20 years before moving to 23 E. 74th St. in Manhattan. She died at age 92 in 2010.
The current seller, Camille Chin-Kee-Fatt, bought the home in 2004 from the family who purchased it from Horne.
While the property has been lovingly maintained and modernized over the years, it retains its original elegance and details, including hardwood floors, crown moldings, arched entrances, a sunroom and a wood-burning fireplace.
Bonuses include a finished basement, as well as a backyard with a large deck, a gazebo and a hot tub. There’s also a private driveway and a garage.
