ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-03
ZIP 18938 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
57 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 18938 (New Hope), Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Bucks County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 15.4% absentee owners — share of 18938 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $59,850 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 38.6% Lien / Judgment — dominant filing category in ZIP 18938.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lien / Judgment | 22 | 38.6% |
| Tax Sale | 11 | 19.3% |
| Complaint | 11 | 19.3% |
| Probate / Estate | 4 | 7.0% |
| Writ Of Summons | 3 | 5.3% |
| Divorce | 2 | 3.5% |
| Contract Sale | 1 | 1.8% |
| Certification From Us District Court | 1 | 1.8% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2022-Q1 | 5 |
| 2022-Q4 | 1 |
| 2023-Q2 | 5 |
| 2023-Q3 | 1 |
| 2023-Q4 | 7 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 1 |
| 2026-Q2 | 10 |
Property values in ZIP 18938
Based on 19 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 18938
3.5% of tracked cases (2 of 57) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Settled / consent order | 2 |
Related areas
ZIP 18938 (New Hope) falls within Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Bucks County Intelligence Report · Bucks County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 18940 · 18936 · 18944 · 18947 · 18929.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 18938?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 57 property-related court filings in ZIP code 18938 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Bucks County court dockets and include: Lien / Judgment (22), Tax Sale (11), Complaint (11). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 18938?+
In ZIP 18938, the filing breakdown is: Lien / Judgment (22, 38.6%); Tax Sale (11, 19.3%); Complaint (11, 19.3%); Probate / Estate (4, 7.0%); Writ Of Summons (3, 5.3%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 18938 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 18938 is $59,850, based on 19 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $39,540 to $94,040 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 18938 have absentee owners?+
15.4% of court-filed properties in ZIP 18938 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 18938 court records
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