David Muir Shares Rare Look at Personal Life Ahead of His Birthday—Inside His $7 Million Lakeside Estate in Upstate New York

When it comes to his personal life, famed journalist David Muir tends to keep quiet, but the “World News Tonight” anchor recently pulled back the curtain just before his 53rd birthday.

In a Nov. 7 Instagram post, the ABC News anchor shared a wholesome update—a snap of his German short-haired pointer, Axel, as the pair set out to enjoy the fall foliage.

Although Muir let the photo speak for itself—offering nothing more than an autumnal leaf emoji as the caption—he occasionally uploads content of Axel, usually to show off their outdoor adventures.

In a 2025 interview with People magazine, the broadcaster shared some rare insight into his home life, noting that while he’s based in Manhattan for work, he enjoys retreating to a spot just outside his hometown of Syracuse.

“I’d say my most comfortable element is being outside, covered in mud,” he told the publication, adding that he had recently taken a trip to his property in upstate New York, enjoying the surroundings despite the fact that it had been “pouring rain.”

In 2019, Muir purchased a $7 million property on Skaneateles Lake—a small town about a 30-minute drive from Syracuse.

“This job takes me all over the world, and I can’t think of a better place to catch my breath,” he told Syracuse.com at the time.

The 4,300-square-foot abode is a single-family home set on a 6-acre plot of land with water access. The six-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom dwelling was built in 1890 and seems to be the perfect place to escape from the bustle of the city—or a job as demanding as Muir’s.

“When you’re out there on the lake, smelling the same air that you smelled when you were on your BMX bike back when you were a kid, there’s something really fueling about that and connected about it,” he told People magazine in 2025. “You just feel like you’re home again.”

Over the years, Muir has invited his Instagram followers to enjoy the dazzling lake views he enjoys during his weekends away.

In a 2020 post, he remarked, “I love being home,” in a caption of a photo of himself cracking a smile while enjoying a boat ride across the lake.

A few distinct features of Muir’s historic home have taken up real estate on his Instagram profile, as well, including the charming wraparound porch that hugs the Skaneateles Lake property, which made an appearance in a 2022 post he shared for his sister’s birthday, where he made a note to give a shoutout to “porches.”

Muir tends to keep his Manhattan residence under wraps for privacy, but in 2025, he bid farewell to the West Village townhouse he called home for more than 12 years.

He purchased the 2,280-square-foot abode for $4.2 million in 2013, the same year he became the host of “World News Tonight,” following in Diane Sawyer’s footsteps.

Located on West Fourth Street, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom structure was built in 1877 by Alexander M. McKean, and Muir put it on the market for $7.5 million in April 2025.

“Inside, the original details of this 15 foot wide house have been lovingly restored,” the listing explained. “The renovation maintains and respects the character of this remarkable home, while bringing it completely up-to-date, upgrading electricity, plumbing, and gas service but keeping and restoring original details including hardware, flooring, fixtures, and historic plaster medallions and moldings throughout.”

Perhaps the most stunning feature of the townhouse was the primary bedroom, which spanned the entire fourth level of the building. With a bed area that faced over quiet gardens and a full wall of closets, the suite also included a spacious office and a windowed bathroom with a vintage claw-foot tub.

The home lingered on the market for a few weeks before it was removed and relisted, but nearly six months later, it was sold for $6.85 million.