ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-06
ZIP 18940 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
131 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 18940 (Newtown), 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.
- 17.4% absentee owners — share of 18940 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $52,410 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 31.3% Complaint — dominant filing category in ZIP 18940.
- 2.3% post-filing sale rate — share of 18940 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 41 | 31.3% |
| Lien / Judgment | 26 | 19.8% |
| Tax Sale | 12 | 9.2% |
| Probate / Estate | 11 | 8.4% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 8 | 6.1% |
| Divorce | 7 | 5.3% |
| Foreclosure | 6 | 4.6% |
| Writ Of Summons | 6 | 4.6% |
Top streets in this ZIP
| Street | Filings |
|---|---|
| Sequoia | 4 |
| Woodland Road Newtown | 3 |
| Society Place | 3 |
| Dolington Rd | 2 |
| Terry Drive Newtown | 2 |
| Friends Ln Ste 301-302 Newtown | 2 |
| Diamond | 2 |
| Yorkshire Drive | 2 |
| State Street | 2 |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q2 | 4 |
| 2024-Q3 | 2 |
| 2024-Q4 | 6 |
| 2025-Q2 | 1 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2025-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 2 |
| 2026-Q2 | 18 |
Property values in ZIP 18940
Based on 43 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 18940
2.3% of tracked cases (3 of 131) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Settled / consent order | 3 |
Post-filing property sales
2.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 18940 (3 of 131) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median time from filing to sale: 216 days. 67% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 18940 (Newtown) falls within Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Bucks County Intelligence Report · Bucks County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 18938 · 18944 · 18936 · 18947 · 18951.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 18940?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 131 property-related court filings in ZIP code 18940 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Bucks County court dockets and include: Complaint (41), Lien / Judgment (26), Tax Sale (12). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 18940?+
In ZIP 18940, the filing breakdown is: Complaint (41, 31.3%); Lien / Judgment (26, 19.8%); Tax Sale (12, 9.2%); Probate / Estate (11, 8.4%); Complaint Civil Action (8, 6.1%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 18940 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 18940 is $52,410, based on 43 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $35,200 to $102,010 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
Do properties in ZIP 18940 sell after a court filing?+
2.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 18940 (3 of 131) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Sales close a median of 216 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 18940 have absentee owners?+
17.4% of court-filed properties in ZIP 18940 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.
Which streets in ZIP 18940 have the most court filings?+
The streets with the highest court-filing concentration in ZIP 18940 are: Sequoia (4 filings), Woodland Road Newtown (3 filings), Society Place (3 filings), Dolington Rd (2 filings), Terry Drive Newtown (2 filings). These streets show the most distressed-property activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
Court-direct 18940 court records
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