ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-13
ZIP 17042 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
57 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 17042, Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Lebanon County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 7.1% absentee owners — share of 17042 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $239,424 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 28.1% Lien / Judgment — dominant filing category in ZIP 17042.
- 5.3% post-filing sale rate — share of 17042 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lien / Judgment | 16 | 28.1% |
| Divorce | 11 | 19.3% |
| Probate / Estate | 10 | 17.5% |
| Clerk Of Courts 2019 To Oct 31 2022 | 5 | 8.8% |
| Tax Sale | 5 | 8.8% |
| Partition | 2 | 3.5% |
| Real Property - Other | 1 | 1.8% |
| Motor Vehicle | 1 | 1.8% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q4 | 2 |
| 2024-Q2 | 1 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 1 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 1 |
| 2026-Q2 | 4 |
| 2026-Q3 | 23 |
Property values in ZIP 17042
Based on 18 properties with an estimated property value from county assessor records.
Case outcomes in ZIP 17042
12.3% of tracked cases (7 of 57) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Settled / consent order | 6 |
| Judgment entered | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
5.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 17042 (3 of 57) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median time from filing to sale: 86 days. 100% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 17042 falls within Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Lebanon County Intelligence Report · Lebanon County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 17043 · 17044 · 17046 · 17036 · 17050.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 17042?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 57 property-related court filings in ZIP code 17042, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Lebanon County court dockets and include: Lien / Judgment (16), Divorce (11), Probate / Estate (10). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 17042?+
In ZIP 17042, the filing breakdown is: Lien / Judgment (16, 28.1%); Divorce (11, 19.3%); Probate / Estate (10, 17.5%); Clerk Of Courts 2019 To Oct 31 2022 (5, 8.8%); Tax Sale (5, 8.8%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 17042 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 17042 is $239,424, based on 18 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $185,160 to $454,080 in estimated property value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
Do properties in ZIP 17042 sell after a court filing?+
5.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 17042 (3 of 57) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Sales close a median of 86 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 17042 have absentee owners?+
7.1% of court-filed properties in ZIP 17042 have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee or out-of-state owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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