Iconic 1960 Midcentury Modern ‘Wave House’ Is Back on the Market—With a Twist

Modernist architect Jules Gregory’s iconic "Wave House," which was offered together with a sleek studio in Lambertville, NJ, earlier this year is now available for individual purchase.

“The condo status was recently approved, so now you can get the Wave House for $1.65 million, the studio for $995,000, or both for $2.6 million,” says listing agent Grant Wagner of Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty. “What makes this unique is if you wanted to buy both, you have the option to sell one later.”

Built in 1960, the four-bedroom primary residence, known for its wavy roofline, has 1,700 square feet of midcentury space, including curvy wood ceilings that rise and dip above the rooms, glass walls and doors, exposed beams, stone details, and oversized windows framing the picturesque lot.

Jules Gregory's "Wave House" in Lambertville, NJ, is now available for individual purchase. (Wiebke Martens)

The living area features floor-to-ceiling windows to show off its dramatic roofline. (Wiebke Martens)

The home features a European-inspired kitchen. (Wiebke Martens)

“The Wave House will attract an architecture enthusiast drawn to its dramatic roofline, spaces that expand and compress, expanses of glass, and privacy,” Wagner says. “Being such a rare offering, it could easily bring a buyer from New York, Philadelphia, or abroad—someone who wants to own a piece of art in an architectural sense.”

With ceilings that appear to float above the living areas, the open floor plan also has a sunken conversation lounge, a beamed living room, and a European-inspired kitchen.

The detached studio has a 1,200-square-foot open floor plan with two en suite bedrooms and new baths. The chef’s kitchen has a waterfall island, a “jewel box-inspired” accent wall, and “cleverly concealed” storage and a fridge/freezer behind matching doors.

A beamed living room has a decorative fireplace. Double atrium doors open to a bluestone patio overlooking a vegetable garden and the beautifully landscaped lot. Other highlights include new lighting, windows, HVAC, and “countless other upgrades.”

The studio can now be purchased separately. (Wiebke Martens)

The chef’s kitchen has a waterfall island and a “jewel box-inspired” accent wall. (Wiebke Martens)

The studio has a beamed living room with a decorative fireplace. (Wiebke Martens)

“The studio will likely speak to someone seeking a sophisticated, sexy weekend pied-à-terre, an architecture lover who prefers a more minimalist aesthetic and turnkey, come-and-go lifestyle,” Wagner notes. “You can walk out, and it lives like a condo.”

Located on a combined 10.03 acres (the Wave House sits on approximately 6 acres and the studio offers 4 acres of privacy), the homes are also near the 70-mile Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail for hiking and biking.

“They are very unique offerings,” he adds. “While it would be cool to own both, you can also buy a piece of art while looking at one, too.”