New Endwell "Spec House" Construction Almost Completed

A town of Union man has nearly finished building the first of what he hopes will be many houses in an Endwell neighborhood.

Michael Malarkey purchased land for the "spec house" project at O'Day Drive and Taft Avenue last summer.

The builder decided to construct a single-family home before lining up a buyer. He said it's now about three-quarters complete.

Inside a section of a house being constructed on O'Day Drive in Endwell on February 13, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Officials in the town of Union said they believe it's the first "spec house" built in the area in many years.

Malarkey hasn't listed the house for sale yet, although he did post it a few weeks ago on the Zillow website.

A school bus on Taft Avenue could be seen passing by the unfinished house. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Malarkey is seeking $349,900 for the three-bedroom house which has two bathrooms, a two-car garage, a rear deck and a full basement.

The builder said he's received a few inquiries from people expressing an interest in the house.

Malarkey said he decided to start construction before finding a buyer because there's a need for this type of home in Broome County.

A Broome County economic development study conducted in 2017 noted very few spec houses were being built in the region.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A visit to the home that's being completed on O'Day Drive in the town of Union.

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