ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-18
ZIP 17740 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
79 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 17740 (Jersey Shore), Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Lycoming County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 4.5% absentee owners — share of 17740 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $81,570 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 30.4% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 17740.
- 580-day median resolution time — cases move slowly in this ZIP.
- 17.7% post-filing sale rate — share of 17740 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 24 | 30.4% |
| Foreclosure | 22 | 27.8% |
| Lien / Judgment | 14 | 17.7% |
| Partition | 5 | 6.3% |
| Contract Sale | 3 | 3.8% |
| Tax Sale | 3 | 3.8% |
| Civil: Real Property | 2 | 2.5% |
| Stalled Project | 1 | 1.3% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q2 | 9 |
| 2023-Q3 | 12 |
| 2023-Q4 | 5 |
| 2024-Q1 | 7 |
| 2024-Q2 | 6 |
| 2025-Q4 | 2 |
| 2026-Q1 | 1 |
| 2026-Q2 | 6 |
Property values in ZIP 17740
Based on 49 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 17740
38.0% of tracked cases (30 of 79) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 580 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 25 |
| Settled / consent order | 3 |
| Sheriff sale | 2 |
Post-filing property sales
17.7% of trackable properties in ZIP 17740 (14 of 79) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $130,000. Median time from filing to sale: 556 days. 79% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 17740 (Jersey Shore) falls within Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Lycoming County Intelligence Report · Lycoming County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 17737 · 17728 · 17752 · 17754 · 17756.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 17740?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 79 property-related court filings in ZIP code 17740 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Lycoming County court dockets and include: Divorce (24), Foreclosure (22), Lien / Judgment (14). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 17740?+
In ZIP 17740, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (24, 30.4%); Foreclosure (22, 27.8%); Lien / Judgment (14, 17.7%); Partition (5, 6.3%); Contract Sale (3, 3.8%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 17740 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 17740 is $81,570, based on 49 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $58,980 to $129,250 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 17740?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 17740 resolve in a median of 580 days, moving over an extended timeline. 38.0% of tracked cases (30 of 79) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 17740 sell after a court filing?+
17.7% of trackable properties in ZIP 17740 (14 of 79) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $130,000. Sales close a median of 556 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 17740 have absentee owners?+
4.5% of court-filed properties in ZIP 17740 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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