David Muir shares glimpse into birthday weekend in $7 million lakeside home

Kathleen O'BoyleTue, November 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM UTC

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David Muir shares photos from his birthday -Credit:davidmuirabc/Instagram (davidmuirabc/Instagram)

David Muir gave fans a glimpse into his birthday celebrations over the weekend, sharing a photo of his longtime companion, Axel, as he marked his 53rd birthday.

The ABC World News Tonight anchor celebrated his birthday on Sunday, November 8, but offered a look at his weekend one day earlier with a photo of his German Shorthaired Pointer on Instagram, @davidmuir.

The close-up snap showed Axel enjoying the outdoors, seemingly running through a forest surrounded by autumn leaves. The seven-year-old dog also appeared to have some white fur around his face, prompting fans to comment on his changing appearance. This comes as fans look back at Muir's successes as he celebrated his birthday.

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“David, you may have the evening news, but this handsome fella looks like he’s got a few stories of his own worth reporting!” one fan wrote.

Others commented on Axel’s appearance, with one writing: “He’s an adult now with a grey beard,” followed by a heart emoji. Another follower added, “Awwww Axel probably wagging his tail, hopefully your having a good day on your little adventure and listening to the birds whisperings and chirping out there by the lake.”

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Muir posted from his lakehouse -Credit:davidmuirabc/Instagram

“Axel, you are such a precious soul. Have an awesome weekend sweetheart,” another comment read.

Muir is known for keeping much of his personal life out of the spotlight, but he has occasionally shared details about his life away from television, particularly his love of spending time outdoors with Axel.

The journalist is based in Manhattan and previously owned a townhouse in the city’s West Village, which was reportedly listed for sale in May 2025. However, he also spends time at his property in upstate New York, where he has a connection to the area dating back to his childhood.

Muir was born in Syracuse and grew up in Onondaga Hill, making the region particularly meaningful to him. In 2019, he purchased a lakeside property on Skaneateles Lake for a reported $7 million, according to records filed with the Onondaga County Clerk’s Office.

Muir shared new photos of his dog, Axel -Credit:davidmuirabc/Instagram

The historic residence was built in 1890 and spans approximately 4,300 square feet. It features six bedrooms, two kitchens, three bathrooms and a fireplace.

The property also gives Muir plenty of space to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle he has spoken about in previous interviews. During a May 2025 interview with People, the news anchor opened up about his preference for spending time outside. “I’d say my most comfortable element is being outside, covered in mud,” he told the publication.

He also shared a story about Axel’s latest outdoor discovery, revealing that the dog had become particularly interested in some local wildlife. “I have a German short-haired pointer, and for him, the biggest event of the weekend was discovering there was a beaver who had begun to build a dam inside the little boathouse,” he explained.

Muir also reflected on the feeling of returning to the area where he spent much of his childhood, explaining how being on the lake brings back familiar memories. “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. You just feel like you’re home again,” he said. “I couldn’t have been happier.”

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