# 8617 GILLESPIE Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba townhouse, $150,000 ($130/sqft), built 1963, 1,152 sqft. Est. $802/mo. Listed 8 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $150,000 |
| Price/sqft | $130 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,152 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1,516 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Stories | 3 |
| Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 8 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $758 |
| Estimated Insurance | $44 |
| **Total** | **$802** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1963
- 0.03 acre lot
- 3 stories
- 2 parking spaces

## Description

### Agent Description
Opportunity awaits at 8617 Gillespie Street in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood. This shell with garage offers a blank canvas for investors, developers, and ambitious renovators seeking their next project. With good square footage spread across three levels, the property presents numerous possibilities for a complete transformation. Whether you're looking to renovate and resell, create a long-term rental, or add to your investment portfolio, this property offers exceptional upside potential. Conveniently located near shopping, transportation, parks, and major commuter routes, 8617 Gillespie is ready for its next chapter. Property is being sold as-is under ACT 135 Conservatorship. Cash or renovation financing recommended. Daytime Showings Only.

## Location

- **Address:** 8617 GILLESPIE Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136
- **County:** PHILADELPHIA
- **Neighborhood:** HOLMESBURG
- **Coordinates:** 40.04548645, -75.01398468
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.04548645,-75.01398468

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Eric I Fox
- **Brokerage:** Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
- **Phone:** 2676254504

## Primary Photo

![8617 GILLESPIE Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/37af879f8488ab45ed1b67c6985a0825l-f21660795r.jpg)

*7 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8617-gillespie-street-philadelphia-pa-19136-h2639956)*

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**MLS#:** PAPH2639956 | **Updated:** 2026-08-02
**Source:** listhub

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