L
ena Horne’s former Tudor‑style residence in St. Albans, Queens, is now on the market for $1.22 million. The house, which first appeared on the market in 2004, has only had two owners since Horne’s time. The 2,287‑square‑foot home, built in the Tudor style, sits on four levels with a finished basement and boasts original arched entryways, a wood‑burning fireplace, an eat‑in kitchen, and a spacious living room.

    Horne, the celebrated singer, actress, dancer, and civil‑rights activist, bought the six‑bedroom house in 1946 and lived there for nearly two decades. A lifelong New Yorker, she spent her later years in Manhattan, where she died in 2010 at age 92. The property was later acquired by attorney Camille Chin‑Kee‑Fatt, who purchased it about twenty years ago from a family that had bought it directly from Horne.

    The neighborhood, Addisleigh Park Historic District, once known as the “African‑American Gold Coast,” has housed legends such as Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Jackie Robinson, and James Brown. The district remains a close‑knit community where homes rarely go on the market.

    Chin‑Kee‑Fatt recalled discovering the listing in 2004 as a brief open‑house notice. “I knew famous people had lived here, but I didn’t know it was Horne’s house,” she told The Post. “That made it the only house I looked at.” She also mentioned removing an old basement bar that had fallen apart, remarking that she imagined the bar’s stories if it could talk.

    The listing highlights a large backyard complete with a hot tub, gazebo, expansive deck, and sunroom. A neighbor remembered Horne handing out hot chocolate on Christmas, a tradition that still echoes in the community.

    Brown Harris Stevens agent Matthew Wynter, who represents the property, described Addisleigh Park as a picturesque neighborhood with a strong sense of history. “It’s one of those places where people hold onto their homes, and that keeps the legacy alive,” he said. The historic district’s enduring charm, coupled with the allure of Horne’s former home, makes this listing a rare opportunity in Queens.