New York, NY — He may be the most composed man in America at 6:30 p.m. every night, but when the lights go off and the tie comes off, David Muir’s life is far more luxurious—and mysterious—than viewers ever imagined.

The anchor of ABC World News Tonight is known for his no-nonsense delivery and field reporting credibility. But behind the scenes, Muir leads a life full of style, solitude, and very specific indulgences—including a $7 million lakeside estate, a hand-picked vintage Ferrari, and midnight jogs through Central Park with his beloved dog Axel.

“He’s intensely private. But he doesn’t hide,” says one longtime ABC producer. “He just curates.”

🏡 The Homes of David Muir: Coastal Calm Meets Manhattan Chic

Muir’s main residence is a sprawling 6-bedroom stone mansion on Skaneateles Lake in upstate New York—valued at just over $7.2 million. The home, known locally as “The Glass House,” offers panoramic views of the lake, private docks, and a garden Axel has claimed as his personal runway.

In Manhattan, Muir maintains a luxury loft near Central Park South, where he’s frequently spotted on solitary runs with Axel at odd hours—often just before dawn.

“That’s his reset button,” says a neighbor. “No security, no entourage. Just him and the dog.”

🏎️ The Ferrari, the Yacht… and the Minimalist Philosophy?

Despite his net worth now estimated at $25 million, Muir’s materialism is selective. He reportedly owns just two cars—one being a restored red 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS, which he keeps in a private garage in Syracuse for weekend getaways.

And then there’s the boat. Sources say Muir quietly purchased a $2.4 million vintage Riva Aquarama yacht, which he docks on the lake near his home under the name “Fact Check.”

But the irony? Muir wears the same three black suits on rotation and reportedly uses a flip phone when off-air.

“He could be flashy,” says one stylist, “but he chooses to stay under the radar. That’s more powerful.”

🐾 Meet Axel: The Dog That Knows All the Secrets

Axel, a golden retriever-lab mix rescued in 2020, is more than a pet. He’s Muir’s constant companion, often seen by his side in quiet moments, from rural jogs to post-broadcast walks around Lincoln Square.

According to close friends, Axel also joins Muir on weekend escapes—sometimes in the Ferrari, sometimes on private jets.

🧳 Secret Escapes & Solitary Rituals

Muir is known to disappear for three days at a time—no phone, no posts, no people.

His preferred escape? A private guesthouse in Maine where he’s rumored to write, read philosophy, and cook elaborate seafood meals. One ex told Vanity Fair, “He doesn’t unplug. He disappears. That’s how he resets.”

📺 The Dual Life of America’s Anchorman

While many anchors chase fame, Muir has carefully built a brand of integrity in public, indulgence in private.

He’s not the flashiest, and rarely posts his lifestyle—but it’s there, and it’s stunning.

“You trust him with your nightly news,” says a former producer, “but you’d never guess he ends his day with jazz, red wine, and 2 miles in designer running shoes.”

With every passing broadcast, David Muir proves he can straddle both worlds—fact and fantasy. And he’s doing it in style.