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Passaic County, New Jersey Real Estate Leads

Off-market leads from Passaic County’s public court records. Delivered the same day each case is filed, matched to the owner and the property.

  • Pre-Foreclosure
  • Divorce
  • Probate
  • Estate
  • Guardianship
  • Tax Sale
  • Partition
  • Pre-Probate

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185,439Housing units
53%Owner-occupied
$439KMedian home value

Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023

Lead Types in Passaic County

Pre-Foreclosure

Homeowners in Passaic County served with a foreclosure complaint 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 Passaic 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 Passaic 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.

Estate

Court-filed estate cases involving the property of deceased owners in Passaic County. Heirs commonly look to sell rather than carry the taxes and upkeep. Owner and property data from public records.

Guardianship

Court-appointed guardianship cases in Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic County where co-owners are forcing the sale of a jointly owned property. Owner and property data from public records.

Pre-Probate

Passaic 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 Passaic County

Passaic County is anchored by Paterson, New Jersey’s third-largest city, and includes the suburban corridors of Clifton, Wayne, and the western highlands. A dense population, a range of price points from urban affordable to suburban premium, and steady turnover make it a reliable market for distressed-property investors. Our off-market leads from public court records connect you with motivated sellers the same day each case is filed.

Passaic County at a glance

Passaic County, New Jersey, is home to 518,289 people in 185,439 housing units, with the county seat in Paterson. 53% of its homes are owner-occupied and the median home value is $439K.

What makes the Passaic County market different

  • Passaic County has an older housing stock: 28% 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.
  • Housing in Passaic County is tight: only 4% of units are vacant, against 10% nationally. Low vacancy usually means a renovated house finds a buyer or a tenant quickly.
  • Only 42% of homes in Passaic County are single-family detached houses (U.S.: 61%). Apartments, attached homes and mobile homes make up more of the housing, so check the property type before you value a deal.
  • HUD sets the fair market rent for a 3-bedroom home for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area at $2,835 a month, against a median home value of $439K in Passaic 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 585 new housing units in Passaic County in 2025, down 31% from 2024. With less new supply coming, existing homes carry more of the market.

Passaic County by the numbers

MeasurePassaic CountyU.S.Source
Population518,289U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Housing units185,439U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes that are owner-occupied53%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Median home value$439KU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Housing units that are vacant4%10%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes that are single-family detached42%61%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes built before 194028%12%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Residents aged 65 or older16%17%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Owner-occupied homes with no mortgage (owned free and clear)35%39%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Median age of residents38.138.9U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom, monthly (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ)$2,324HUD Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rent, 3-bedroom, monthly (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ)$2,835HUD Fair Market Rents
New housing units permitted in 2025585U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Change in units permitted, 2024 to 2025-31%U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
County seatPaterson

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

What’s Included with Every Lead

Every Passaic 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.

From the court 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

Why Passaic County Is a Smart Market for Investors

Urban-Suburban Mix

Paterson’s dense urban market offers affordable acquisition targets, while Wayne, Little Falls, and West Milford provide higher-value suburban opportunities, multiple strategies in a single county.

NJ’s Third-Largest City

Paterson is one of the most populated cities in the state with a diverse, transit-connected economy. Steady rental demand and reinvestment trends support acquisitions in the urban core.

Employment Access

Proximity to Routes 80 and 46, the Wayne Town Center corridor, and North Jersey’s corporate parks keeps Passaic County connected to major employment centers.

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Common Questions

Where can I find pre-foreclosure leads in Passaic County, New Jersey?

Keystone Court Data publishes pre-foreclosure leads for Passaic County, New Jersey, the same day each one is filed or 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/passaic-county-new-jersey-real-estate-leads.

How do I get probate leads in Passaic County?

Probate filings in Passaic County are delivered the same day each one is filed or 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 Passaic County?

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

How soon do Passaic County filings show up?

New Passaic County filings are delivered the same day each case is filed, matched to the owner and the property.

Can more than one investor subscribe to Passaic County?

Yes. Passaic 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 Passaic County real estate leads cost on Keystone?

Passaic County is $99 per month. The 7-day free trial requires no credit card; you only enter payment if you continue after the trial.