Renowned for shaping American modernist architecture, Philip Johnson was one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. His work spans celebrated landmarks such as the Glass House in Connecticut, New York’s AT&T Building, Houston’s Rothko Chapel, and the sculpture garden at MoMA. Among his most intimate masterpieces is the Wolfhouse in Newburgh, New York—a striking residential work crafted the same year as the Glass House and now offered for $1.795 million.

The Wolfhouse arrives on the market under the representation of John Ruggieri of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hudson Valley Properties, who highlights the property’s cultural significance. “This is more than a home,” Ruggieri told Galerie. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in an architectural landmark right here in the Hudson Valley.”

Completed in 1949, the 2,738-square-foot home sits on 1.4 acres atop a serene hillside at 624 River Road. Its orientation captures panoramic views of the Hudson River and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, a defining element of the original owners’ vision. Johnson’s hallmark use of glass, geometry, and open space transforms the landscape into a living part of the architecture.

A comprehensive restoration in 2020 returned the Wolfhouse to its original condition, preserving its historical character while enhancing livability. Signature features include an open-concept layout, oversized plate-glass windows, a working fireplace, a central courtyard blending interior and exterior space, white oak flooring, and refined minimalist detailing. The kitchen complements the home’s design ethos with high end appliances and custom modular cabinetry—an elevated yet understated approach that mirrors Johnson’s philosophy of clarity and proportion.

The home takes its name from its original owners, Benjamin and Ruth Wolf, whose son, Michael Wolf, reflected on its legacy in the short documentary Origins, cited by 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 said in the documentary. “My mother wanted someone who could replicate her vision, so she picked Philip Johnson.”

While Johnson is celebrated for monumental projects—including the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial and the Neuberger Museum of Art—the Wolfhouse stands apart as a rare, deeply personal work. Its preservation and availability mark an uncommon opportunity for architectural collectors: a midcentury icon, restored with care, ready for its next chapter in the Hudson Valley.

For more information, reach out to John Ruggieri of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties.