ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-06
ZIP 19004 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
1,164 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.
- 1.2% absentee owners — share of 19004 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $195,070 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 52.2% Lien / Judgment — dominant filing category in ZIP 19004.
- 0.8% post-filing sale rate — share of 19004 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lien / Judgment | 608 | 52.2% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 280 | 24.1% |
| Divorce | 66 | 5.7% |
| Contract Sale | 29 | 2.5% |
| Foreclosure | 24 | 2.1% |
| Custody And Visitation | 22 | 1.9% |
| Appeal Board Of Assessment Govt | 18 | 1.5% |
| Summons Civil Action | 16 | 1.4% |
Top streets in this ZIP
| Street | Filings |
|---|---|
| Bala Ave Bala Cynwyd | 32 |
| Jefferson St Bala Cynwyd | 23 |
| Maple Ave Bala Cynwyd | 18 |
| Montgomery Ave Bala Cynwyd | 17 |
| Springfield Ave Bala Cynwyd | 15 |
| Rock Hill Rd Bala Cynwyd | 15 |
| Conshohocken State Rd Bala Cynwyd | 13 |
| Presidential Blvd Unit R-411 Bala Cynwyd | 13 |
| Madison Ave Bala Cynwyd | 13 |
| Lodges Ln Bala Cynwyd | 13 |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q3 | 41 |
| 2024-Q4 | 58 |
| 2025-Q1 | 7 |
| 2025-Q2 | 33 |
| 2025-Q3 | 47 |
| 2025-Q4 | 40 |
| 2026-Q1 | 7 |
| 2026-Q2 | 55 |
Property values in ZIP 19004
Based on 129 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 19004
0.1% of tracked cases (1 of 1,163) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Sheriff sale | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
0.8% of trackable properties in ZIP 19004 (9 of 1,164) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $760,000. Median time from filing to sale: 657 days. 56% of sales were filing-driven.
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: 19003 · 19002 · 19006 · 19001 · 19007.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19004?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 1,164 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 (608), Complaint Civil Action (280), Divorce (66). 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 (608, 52.2%); Complaint Civil Action (280, 24.1%); Divorce (66, 5.7%); Contract Sale (29, 2.5%); Foreclosure (24, 2.1%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 19004 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 19004 is $195,070, based on 129 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $136,420 to $287,130 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
Do properties in ZIP 19004 sell after a court filing?+
0.8% of trackable properties in ZIP 19004 (9 of 1164) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $760,000. Sales close a median of 657 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 19004 have absentee owners?+
1.2% 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 (32 filings), Jefferson St Bala Cynwyd (23 filings), Maple Ave Bala Cynwyd (18 filings), Montgomery Ave Bala Cynwyd (17 filings), Springfield Ave Bala Cynwyd (15 filings). These streets show the most distressed-property activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
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