ZIP Code Report · 2026-08-03
ZIP 19004 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
865 verified property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 19004 (Lower Merion Township), 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.
- 8.1% absentee owners — share of 19004 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- 50.4% Lien / Judgment — dominant filing category in ZIP 19004.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lien / Judgment | 436 | 50.4% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 188 | 21.7% |
| Divorce | 56 | 6.5% |
| Contract Sale | 27 | 3.1% |
| Foreclosure | 20 | 2.3% |
| Appeal Board Of Assessment Govt | 18 | 2.1% |
| Custody And Visitation | 16 | 1.8% |
| Summons Civil Action | 14 | 1.6% |
Top streets in this ZIP
| Street | Filings |
|---|---|
| Bala Ave Bala Cynwyd | 25 |
| Jefferson St Bala Cynwyd | 21 |
| Maple Ave Bala Cynwyd | 16 |
| Conshohocken State Rd Bala Cynwyd | 11 |
| Ashland Ave Bala Cynwyd | 11 |
| Madison Ave Bala Cynwyd | 11 |
| Springfield Ave Bala Cynwyd | 11 |
| Rock Hill Rd Bala Cynwyd | 11 |
| Montgomery Ave Bala Cynwyd | 10 |
| Lodges Ln Bala Cynwyd | 10 |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 54 |
| 2023-Q4 | 105 |
| 2024-Q2 | 17 |
| 2024-Q3 | 41 |
| 2024-Q4 | 62 |
| 2025-Q1 | 7 |
| 2026-Q1 | 1 |
| 2026-Q2 | 7 |
Case outcomes in ZIP 19004
0.1% of tracked cases (1 of 863) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Sheriff sale | 1 |
Related areas
ZIP 19004 (Lower Merion Township) falls within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Montgomery County Intelligence Report · Montgomery County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 19002 · 19006 · 19001 · 19027 · 18974.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19004?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 865 verified property-related court filings in ZIP code 19004 in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Montgomery County court dockets and include: Lien / Judgment (436), Complaint Civil Action (188), Divorce (56). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 19004?+
In ZIP 19004, the filing breakdown is: Lien / Judgment (436, 50.4%); Complaint Civil Action (188, 21.7%); Divorce (56, 6.5%); Contract Sale (27, 3.1%); Foreclosure (20, 2.3%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 19004 have absentee owners?+
8.1% of court-filed properties in ZIP 19004 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 19004 have the most court filings?+
The streets with the highest court-filing concentration in ZIP 19004 are: Bala Ave Bala Cynwyd (25 filings), Jefferson St Bala Cynwyd (21 filings), Maple Ave Bala Cynwyd (16 filings), Conshohocken State Rd Bala Cynwyd (11 filings), Ashland Ave Bala Cynwyd (11 filings). These streets show the most distressed-property activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
Day-of-filing 19004 court records
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View Montgomery County availabilityCite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 19004 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-08-03, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/19004-foreclosure-data