March 29--The longtime home of R singer-songwriter James Ingram has hit the right note with a home buyer, selling for $1.6 million.
Set on a corner lot in the Brookside neighborhood, the 1920s Spanish-style house of 3,250 square feet has living and dining rooms, a breakfast nook and a walk-in pantry.
Period details are evident throughout. Broad archways connect common areas; stained-glass windows filter hued light; and a wrought-iron staircase runs between both floors. A backsplash done in black subway tile and a retro six-burner stove lend a vintage look to the kitchen.
There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms in all.
Outdoors, the backyard includes an entertainer's patio and a greenhouse. A detached two-car garage sits off the side of the home.
Ingram bought the property in 1982 for $268,000, public records show.
Harma Hartouni of Keller Williams Realty was the listing agent. Scott Nell, also with Keller Williams, represented the buyer.
Ingram, a vocalist and instrumentalist, won Grammys for the 1980s hits "Yah Mo B There" and "One Hundred Ways." The 54-year-old has worked with such musicians as Ray Charles, Donna Summer, Quincy Jones, Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald and Patty Smyth.
He has released five studio albums, including "Stand" in 2008.
Twitter: @NJLeitereg
