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Philip Johnson’s Wolfhouse, Built the Same Year as the Glass House, Is on the Market for $1.7 Million

The Newburgh, New York, gem sits on 1.4 acres and features scenic views of the Hudson River

By Mary Elizabeth Andriotis
Modern wooden house with large windows surrounded by greenery and trees on a sloped grassy hillside.
Wolfhouse. Photo: BHHS Hudson Valley Properties

Renowned architect Philip Johnson is best known for his New Canaan, Connecticut creation, the Glass House, but another, somewhat nearby gem is currently for sale. Listed for $1.795 million is the Wolfhouse, a Newburgh, New York home also masterminded by Johnson. Both masterpieces were built in 1949. 

“This is more than a home,” listing agent John Ruggieri of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties tells Galerie. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in an architectural landmark right here in the Hudson Valley.” 

Modern living room with large window overlooking a scenic lake and mountains, featuring green sofas and a brick wall.
Living area with views of the Hudson River. Photo: BHHS Hudson Valley Properties

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom dwelling sits on 1.4 acres and boasts 2,738 square feet of living space. Located atop a hillside at 624 River Road, the modern abode is part of architectural history. It features scenic views of both the Hudson River and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge.

In 2020, the Wolfhouse was restored to its original condition, blending museum-worthy design and modern-day livability. Design elements include an open-concept floor plan, a working fireplace, a central courtyard that blends indoor and outdoor living, white oak floors, oversized plate glass windows, and more.  

Bedroom with Hudson River views. Photo: BHHS Hudson Valley Properties

The kitchen includes a Wolf/Sub-Zero appliance package and custom USM modular cabinetry, while the home itself features a perfect blend of privacy, nature, and scale. 

The Wolfhouse is named after its original owners, Benjamin and Ruth Wolf. Their son, Michael Wolf, spoke about the dwelling in a short documentary titled Origins, according to Upstate House. “My mom’s vision […] was that there would be glass so she could see, every day, the change of colors, the trees, and the ships travel up and down the Hudson River.” Wolf continued, “My mother wanted someone who could replicate her vision, so she picked Philip Johnson.”

Modern patio with glass table, black chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with a river and mountains under a clear blue sky.
Patio. Photo: BHHS Hudson Valley Properties
Modern kitchen with colorful cabinets, stainless steel appliances, wall art, and red floor tiles.
Kitchen. Photo: BHHS Hudson Valley Properties
Modern living room with large windows, brick accent wall, yellow cabinet, and a view of a lake and trees in the background.
Living area. Photo: BHHS Hudson Valley Properties
Modern wooden house with large windows, surrounded by trees and greenery, set against a clear blue sky.
Wolfhouse. Photo: BHHS Hudson Valley Properties
Scenic view of a lush green landscape with trees, a distant lake, and mountains under a blue sky with white clouds.
The 1.4-acre property. Photo: BHHS Hudson Valley Properties

Other Philip Johnson creations include the Museum of Modern Art’s sculpture garden, the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial, and the Neuberger Museum of Art at the State University of New York at Purchase.