Crawford County, Iowa Real Estate Leads

Off-market leads from Crawford County’s public notices and records. Pre-foreclosure, divorce, and probate leads arrive as each notice is published; tax-sale leads arrive as soon as the county publishes its tax-sale list; pre-probate leads come from public death notices, before any court filing.

  • Pre-Foreclosure
  • Divorce
  • Probate
  • Tax Sale
  • Pre-Probate

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6,852Housing units
79%Owner-occupied
$136KMedian home value

Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023

Lead Types in Crawford County

Pre-Foreclosure

Homeowners in Crawford County named in a foreclosure filing who still hold the deed. This is the window before the auction, while an equity sale is still on the table. Owner and property data from public records.

Divorce

Divorcing owners in Crawford County with real property to divide. The home is usually the largest shared asset and has to be sold or bought out, often on the court's timeline. Owner and property data from public records.

Probate

Open probate cases in Crawford County with real property in the estate. Heirs often look to sell rather than manage, maintain, or carry the taxes on an inherited home. Owner and property data from public records.

Tax Sale

Owners who fell behind on their property taxes in Crawford County, with a tax sale now moving against the home. The clock is running before the sale is final and some still hold equity, so some look to sell first. Owner and property data from public records.

Pre-Probate

Crawford County's recently deceased homeowners whose estate has not yet entered probate: the period after a death and before an estate is opened. Reach the family before a probate attorney is retained and before the home is listed. Owner and property data from public records.

About Crawford County

Crawford County’s real Census numbers tell a quiet-market story: the county’s roughly 6,900 housing units run 79% owner-occupied against a median value of $136,300, the kind of settled homeownership base that reliably produces distressed-property filings. Leads here arrive matched to the owner and the property as each notice is published. Our off-market leads from public notices and records surface motivated sellers across Crawford County while the owner is still deciding what to do.

Crawford County at a glance

Crawford County, Iowa, is home to 16,289 people in 6,852 housing units, with the county seat in Denison. 79% of its homes are owner-occupied and the median home value is $136K.

What makes the Crawford County market different

  • Crawford County has an older housing stock: 34% of homes were built before 1940, against 12% nationally. Older homes more often need repairs, a common reason an heir or a stretched owner sells as-is.
  • 52% of owner-occupied homes in Crawford County have no mortgage at all, against 39% nationally. An owner with no loan has more equity, which leaves room for a price that works for both sides.
  • 77% of homes in Crawford County are single-family detached houses (U.S.: 61%), so most deals here are standalone houses, the easiest kind to value against nearby sales and to resell.
  • HUD sets the fair market rent for a 3-bedroom home for the Crawford County, IA area at $1,282 a month, against a median home value of $136K in Crawford County. Set those two side by side to judge whether a buy-and-hold rental pencils out before you make an offer.
  • Permits were issued for 19 new housing units in Crawford County in 2025, up 19% from 2024. Rising construction is a sign of demand for housing here.

Crawford County by the numbers

MeasureCrawford CountyU.S.Source
Population16,289U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Housing units6,852U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes that are owner-occupied79%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Median home value$136KU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Housing units that are vacant9%10%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes that are single-family detached77%61%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes built before 194034%12%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Residents aged 65 or older18%17%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Owner-occupied homes with no mortgage (owned free and clear)52%39%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Median age of residents37.938.9U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom, monthly (Crawford County, IA)$927HUD Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rent, 3-bedroom, monthly (Crawford County, IA)$1,282HUD Fair Market Rents
New housing units permitted in 202519U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Change in units permitted, 2024 to 2025+19%U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
County seatDenison

Public statistics, latest published release. None of these figures come from Keystone’s own records.

What’s Included with Every Lead

Every Crawford County lead starts with the public record itself. We layer in owner and property data from public records and data providers on top. The added-data fields below are as complete as what’s publicly available for that property.

From the source record

Property address
Owner full name
Case type & case number
Filing date

Added from public records & data providers

Mailing address
Phone numbers, an add-on where offered
Email address
Estimated property value
Estimated equity percentage
Motivation score
Absentee flag
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Square footage & lot size
Year built
Last sale date & price
Assessed value & land/improvement breakdown

Why Crawford County Is a Smart Market for Investors

Where Each Case Stands

Each Crawford County lead shows its case stage straight from the court record, so you can see where the owner stands before you reach out.

Real, Census-Verified Market Data

Crawford County: roughly 6,900 housing units, 79% owner-occupied, a median home value of $136,300, and a population of about 16,300 (U.S. Census ACS). We ground every county page in sourced, verifiable numbers (never an invented city, employer, or statistic), so you know exactly what market you’re buying into before the first lead ever arrives.

As Each Notice Is Published

Pre-foreclosure, divorce, and probate leads arrive as each notice is published; tax-sale leads arrive as soon as the county publishes its tax-sale list; pre-probate leads come from public death notices, before any court filing.

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Common Questions

Where can I find pre-foreclosure leads in Crawford County, Iowa?

Keystone Court Data publishes pre-foreclosure leads for Crawford County, Iowa, as each notice is published, matched to the owner and the property. There is a 7-day free trial with no credit card required at https://keystonecourtdata.com/counties/crawford-county-iowa-real-estate-leads.

How do I get probate leads in Crawford County?

Probate filings in Crawford County are delivered as each notice is published. Each lead includes the property address and owner data. Coverage extends to pre-probate (recently-deceased homeowners before estate filing) where the data is available.

What types of real estate leads does Keystone deliver for Crawford County?

For Crawford County, Keystone delivers pre-foreclosure, divorce, probate, tax-sale, and pre-probate leads. Each lead includes property and owner details.

How soon do Crawford County leads show up?

New Crawford County leads are delivered as each notice is published, matched to the owner and the property.

Can more than one investor subscribe to Crawford County?

Yes. Crawford County is sold on a non-exclusive basis, so you can subscribe any time regardless of who else already has it. Your edge comes from how you work each lead, not from limiting who else can subscribe.

How much do Crawford County real estate leads cost on Keystone?

Crawford County is $39 per month. The 7-day free trial requires no credit card; you only enter payment if you continue after the trial.