ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-03
ZIP 19540 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
56 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 19540, Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Berks County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 64.3% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 19540.
- 21.4% post-filing sale rate — share of 19540 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 36 | 64.3% |
| Lien / Judgment | 11 | 19.6% |
| Probate / Estate | 3 | 5.4% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 2 | 3.6% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 1 | 1.8% |
| Defendants Appeal From District Justice | 1 | 1.8% |
| Transfer Case From Another County | 1 | 1.8% |
| Civil: Real Property - Other | 1 | 1.8% |
Top streets in this ZIP
| Street | Filings |
|---|---|
| Main St Mohnton | 2 |
| Wyomissing Road Mohnton | 2 |
| New Holland Road Mohnton | 2 |
| Charcoal Lane Mohnton | 2 |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2021-Q4 | 1 |
| 2022-Q3 | 1 |
| 2023-Q3 | 2 |
| 2023-Q4 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 2 |
| 2025-Q4 | 2 |
| 2026-Q2 | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
21.4% of trackable properties in ZIP 19540 (12 of 56) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $170,000. Median time from filing to sale: 955 days. 33% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 19540 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Berks County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 19525 · 19522 · 19518 · 19512 · 19508.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19540?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 56 property-related court filings in ZIP code 19540, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Berks County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (36), Lien / Judgment (11), Probate / Estate (3). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 19540?+
In ZIP 19540, the filing breakdown is: Foreclosure (36, 64.3%); Lien / Judgment (11, 19.6%); Probate / Estate (3, 5.4%); Complaint Civil Action (2, 3.6%); Complaint For Custody/Visitation (1, 1.8%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
Do properties in ZIP 19540 sell after a court filing?+
21.4% of trackable properties in ZIP 19540 (12 of 56) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $170,000. Sales close a median of 955 days after the court filing.
Which streets in ZIP 19540 have the most court filings?+
The streets with the highest court-filing concentration in ZIP 19540 are: Main St Mohnton (2 filings), Wyomissing Road Mohnton (2 filings), New Holland Road Mohnton (2 filings), Charcoal Lane Mohnton (2 filings). These streets show the most distressed-property activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
Court-direct 19540 court records
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View Berks County availabilityCite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 19540 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-09-03, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/19540-foreclosure-data