Philip Johnson’s Wolfhouse in Newburgh, New York, has been listed for $2.9 million following a careful restoration. Designed in the late 1940s for Benjamin and Ruth Wolf, the mid-century residence had fallen into disrepair before being purchased five years ago by Jeremy Parker and Jiminie Ha for $650,000. The couple invested $1 million to restore the home, preserving Johnson’s original vision while updating materials and removing non-original elements. The property, situated on 1.4 acres with views of the Hudson River, features a great room with a brick fireplace, a reworked kitchen in collaboration with USM Modular, and a primary bedroom that opens onto a covered balcony. Used in recent years as an event space and short-term rental, the house is now available for purchase through Compass.
Philip Johnson’s Wolfhouse, a mid-century modern residence in Newburgh, New York, has returned to the market with a $2.9 million price tag following a comprehensive restoration. Built in the late 1940s for Benjamin and Ruth Wolf, the house sits on 1.4 acres of sloping land overlooking the Hudson River, approximately 70 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. Designed around the same time as Johnson’s iconic Glass House in Connecticut, the home remained relatively unknown until its recent revival.
Falling into disrepair over the decades, the property was purchased five years ago by Jeremy Parker and Jiminie Ha for $650,000. The couple, both creatives, embarked on a $1 million restoration, reviving the structure while staying true to Johnson’s original design. Their updates included replacing the facade with Cypress wood siding, upgrading the roof, and removing a second-floor deck that was not part of the home’s initial construction.
The ground-level entrance, nestled into the hillside, leads to a bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The main living spaces are situated on the upper floor, where the great room is anchored by Johnson’s original brick fireplace, serving as a divider between the living and dining areas. The kitchen was redesigned in partnership with Swiss furniture company USM Modular, incorporating steel and wood elements alongside high-end appliances to enhance the home’s mid-century aesthetic.
Across from the great room, the primary bedroom features sliding glass doors that open onto a long, covered balcony, offering uninterrupted views of the Hudson River. Throughout the house, Parker and Ha curated a selection of vintage furnishings, including Jean Prouvé chaise lounges and an Erwan Bouroullec dining table, which are available for purchase along with the home.
Wolfhouse has served as an event venue and short-term rental in recent years, allowing guests to experience Johnson’s mid-century design firsthand. With its reintroduction to the market, the restored residence presents an opportunity for a new owner to inhabit a revived yet historically significant architectural work.
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