Union County, Iowa Real Estate Leads
Off-market leads from Union 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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Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023
Lead Types in Union County
Pre-Foreclosure
Homeowners in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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
Union 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 Union County
Union County is located in south-central Iowa, with Creston serving as the county seat. The county’s economy is supported by a historic railroad-hub economy in Creston, once a major Burlington Railroad division point, alongside surrounding agriculture. Our off-market leads from public notices and records connect you with motivated sellers across the county as each notice is published, while the owner is still deciding what to do.
Union County at a glance
Union County, Iowa, is home to 12,038 people in 5,790 housing units, with the county seat in Creston. 72% of its homes are owner-occupied and the median home value is $118K.
What makes the Union County market different
- Union County has an older housing stock: 39% 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.
- 53% of owner-occupied homes in Union 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.
- 13% of housing units in Union County stand vacant, against 10% nationally. An empty house still carries taxes, insurance and upkeep, and owners who inherited one or moved away are often ready to talk about selling.
- HUD sets the fair market rent for a 3-bedroom home for the Union County, IA area at $1,210 a month, against a median home value of $118K in Union 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 23 new housing units in Union County in 2025, up 1050% from 2024. Rising construction is a sign of demand for housing here.
Union 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 Union 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
Added from public records & data providers
Why Union County Is a Smart Market for Investors
Affordable Entry Points
Union County’s median home prices are well below the state average, allowing investors to acquire properties with strong rent-to-price ratios and build portfolios with modest capital requirements.
Stable Local Economy
The county’s economy is supported by a historic railroad-hub economy in Creston, once a major Burlington Railroad division point, alongside surrounding agriculture. This diversified base provides consistent housing demand and reduces vacancy risk for rental investors.
IA Investment Climate
Iowa has phased in a flat individual income tax rate and eliminated its state inheritance tax for most heirs, though property taxes are assessed and levied locally by county, so rental investors benefit from understanding each county's specific tax rate and assessment cycle before acquiring property.
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Common Questions
Where can I find pre-foreclosure leads in Union County, Iowa?
Keystone Court Data publishes pre-foreclosure leads for Union 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/union-county-iowa-real-estate-leads.
How do I get probate leads in Union County?
Probate filings in Union 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 Union County?
For Union County, Keystone delivers pre-foreclosure, divorce, probate, tax-sale, and pre-probate leads. Each lead includes property and owner details.
How soon do Union County leads show up?
New Union County leads are delivered as each notice is published, matched to the owner and the property.
Can more than one investor subscribe to Union County?
Yes. Union 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 Union County real estate leads cost on Keystone?
Union County is $39 per month. The 7-day free trial requires no credit card; you only enter payment if you continue after the trial.