ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-07
ZIP 18042 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
90 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 18042 (Easton), Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Northampton County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 20.7% absentee owners — share of 18042 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $280,692 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 34.4% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 18042.
- 5.6% post-filing sale rate — share of 18042 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 31 | 34.4% |
| Foreclosure | 30 | 33.3% |
| Lien / Judgment | 11 | 12.2% |
| Probate / Estate | 10 | 11.1% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 4 | 4.4% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 2 | 2.2% |
| Complaint | 2 | 2.2% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q4 | 1 |
| 2024-Q2 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 3 |
| 2025-Q3 | 2 |
| 2025-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 1 |
| 2026-Q2 | 31 |
| 2026-Q3 | 34 |
Property values in ZIP 18042
Based on 64 properties with an estimated property value from county assessor records.
Case outcomes in ZIP 18042
5.9% of tracked cases (5 of 85) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Discontinued | 2 |
| Settled / consent order | 2 |
| Judgment entered | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
5.6% of trackable properties in ZIP 18042 (5 of 89) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $215,000. Median time from filing to sale: 65 days. 80% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 18042 (Easton) falls within Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Northampton County Intelligence Report · Northampton County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 18041 · 18045 · 18036 · 18049 · 18052.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 18042?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 90 property-related court filings in ZIP code 18042 in Easton, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Northampton County court dockets and include: Divorce (31), Foreclosure (30), Lien / Judgment (11). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 18042?+
In ZIP 18042, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (31, 34.4%); Foreclosure (30, 33.3%); Lien / Judgment (11, 12.2%); Probate / Estate (10, 11.1%); Complaint Civil Action (4, 4.4%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 18042 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 18042 is $280,692, based on 64 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $213,624 to $441,531 in estimated property value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
Do properties in ZIP 18042 sell after a court filing?+
5.6% of trackable properties in ZIP 18042 (5 of 89) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $215,000. Sales close a median of 65 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 18042 have absentee owners?+
20.7% of court-filed properties in ZIP 18042 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.
Court-direct 18042 court records
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