ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-06
ZIP 18969 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
618 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 18969 (Shippensburg), Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Montgomery County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 1.7% absentee owners — share of 18969 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $128,050 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 45.0% Lien / Judgment — dominant filing category in ZIP 18969.
- 3.7% post-filing sale rate — share of 18969 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lien / Judgment | 278 | 45.0% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 163 | 26.4% |
| Divorce | 55 | 8.9% |
| Foreclosure | 22 | 3.6% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 14 | 2.3% |
| Summons Civil Action | 13 | 2.1% |
| Contract Sale | 11 | 1.8% |
| Probate / Estate | 10 | 1.6% |
Top streets in this ZIP
| Street | Filings |
|---|---|
| Allentown Rd Telford | 15 |
| Ridge Rd Telford | 13 |
| Main St Telford | 12 |
| Ridge Road Telford | 11 |
| Evergreen Cir Telford | 10 |
| Fairway Dr Telford | 10 |
| Reliance Rd Telford | 8 |
| Broad St Telford | 8 |
| Reliance Ct Telford | 7 |
| Washington Pl Telford | 7 |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q3 | 36 |
| 2024-Q4 | 39 |
| 2025-Q1 | 2 |
| 2025-Q2 | 23 |
| 2025-Q3 | 47 |
| 2025-Q4 | 22 |
| 2026-Q1 | 5 |
| 2026-Q2 | 10 |
Property values in ZIP 18969
Based on 173 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 18969
0.2% of tracked cases (1 of 618) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
3.7% of trackable properties in ZIP 18969 (23 of 618) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $385,000. Median time from filing to sale: 740 days. 39% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 18969 (Shippensburg) falls within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Montgomery County Intelligence Report · Montgomery County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 18966 · 18964 · 18974 · 18976 · 18960.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 18969?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 618 property-related court filings in ZIP code 18969 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Montgomery County court dockets and include: Lien / Judgment (278), Complaint Civil Action (163), Divorce (55). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 18969?+
In ZIP 18969, the filing breakdown is: Lien / Judgment (278, 45.0%); Complaint Civil Action (163, 26.4%); Divorce (55, 8.9%); Foreclosure (22, 3.6%); Complaint For Custody/Visitation (14, 2.3%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 18969 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 18969 is $128,050, based on 173 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $109,680 to $172,760 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
Do properties in ZIP 18969 sell after a court filing?+
3.7% of trackable properties in ZIP 18969 (23 of 618) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $385,000. Sales close a median of 740 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 18969 have absentee owners?+
1.7% of court-filed properties in ZIP 18969 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 18969 have the most court filings?+
The streets with the highest court-filing concentration in ZIP 18969 are: Allentown Rd Telford (15 filings), Ridge Rd Telford (13 filings), Main St Telford (12 filings), Ridge Road Telford (11 filings), Evergreen Cir Telford (10 filings). These streets show the most distressed-property activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
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