Onondaga County, New York Real Estate Leads
Off-market leads from Onondaga County’s public court records. Delivered the same day each notice is recorded, matched to the owner and the property.
- Pre-Foreclosure
- Divorce
- Probate
- Guardianship
- Tax Sale
- Partition
- Pre-Probate
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023
Lead Types in Onondaga County
Pre-Foreclosure
Homeowners in Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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.
Guardianship
Court-appointed guardianship cases in Onondaga County involving the real property of an incapacitated owner. A guardian usually needs the court's approval to sell it. Owner and property data from public records.
Tax Sale
Owners who fell behind on their property taxes in Onondaga 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.
Partition
Court-filed partition actions in Onondaga County where co-owners are forcing the sale of a jointly owned property. Owner and property data from public records.
Pre-Probate
Onondaga 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 Onondaga County
Onondaga County ranks among New York’s biggest counties by population, and the U.S. Census numbers show why it matters for deal flow: with roughly 211,700 housing units and a 66% owner-occupancy rate, Onondaga County skews toward long-tenured owners with equity to protect, which is exactly the profile that produces motivated-seller filings. Our off-market leads from public court records surface motivated sellers across Onondaga County the same day each notice is recorded, while the owner is still deciding what to do.
Onondaga County at a glance
Onondaga County, New York, is home to 471,611 people in 211,683 housing units, with the county seat in Syracuse. 66% of its homes are owner-occupied and the median home value is $185K.
What makes the Onondaga County market different
- Onondaga County has an older housing stock: 23% 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.
- HUD sets the fair market rent for a 3-bedroom home for the Syracuse, NY area at $1,808 a month, against a median home value of $185K in Onondaga 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 1,701 new housing units in Onondaga County in 2025, up 169% from 2024. Rising construction is a sign of demand for housing here.
How things work in Onondaga County
Foreclosure sales
- The minimum opening bid for each parcel is $100, and parcels are auctioned alphabetically by town name and then by tax map number.
- Winning bidders owe a down payment of up to $10,000 or 20% of the final bid (whichever is higher), with the balance due October 16, 2026; failure to pay forfeits the down payment and the property.
- Registrants cannot have delinquent taxes on properties owned by themselves, household members or their business.
Tax sales
- Bidders must pay by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or wire for the minimum down payment, and balances over $10,000 are payable in certified funds.
Property tax
- In Onondaga County's nineteen towns, taxes are due the first business day in January and may be paid without penalty until January 31.
- School taxes are due on or about September 1 and may be paid without penalty for the first thirty days.
Towns and economy
- Syracuse is the county seat of Onondaga County, and education and healthcare are the county's largest employers.
- The county's largest employer is SUNY Upstate Medical University, followed by Syracuse University.
Source: official Onondaga County and New York government pages, checked 2026-10-20.
Onondaga County by the numbers
Public statistics, latest published release. None of these figures come from Keystone’s own records.
What’s Included with Every Lead
Every Onondaga County lead starts with the court filing 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.
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Why Onondaga County Is a Smart Market for Investors
Matched to Owner and Property
Filings in Onondaga County arrive matched to the property owner and the property, the same day each notice is recorded, so you start with a name and a home rather than a bare case caption.
Real, Census-Verified Market Data
Onondaga County: roughly 211,700 housing units, 66% owner-occupied, a median home value of $185,300, and a population of about 471,600 (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.
The Same Day Each Notice Is Recorded
New Onondaga County filings reach your dashboard the same day each notice is recorded.
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Common Questions
Where can I find pre-foreclosure leads in Onondaga County, New York?
Keystone Court Data publishes pre-foreclosure leads for Onondaga County, New York, the same day each notice is recorded, matched to the owner and the property. There is a 7-day free trial with no credit card required at https://keystonecourtdata.com/counties/onondaga-county-new-york-real-estate-leads.
How do I get probate leads in Onondaga County?
Probate filings in Onondaga County are delivered the same day each notice is recorded. 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 Onondaga County?
For Onondaga County, Keystone delivers pre-foreclosure, divorce, probate, guardianship, tax-sale, partition, and pre-probate leads. Each lead includes property and owner details.
How soon do Onondaga County filings show up?
New Onondaga County filings are delivered the same day each notice is recorded, matched to the owner and the property.
Can more than one investor subscribe to Onondaga County?
Yes. Onondaga 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 Onondaga County real estate leads cost on Keystone?
Onondaga County is $99 per month. The 7-day free trial requires no credit card; you only enter payment if you continue after the trial.