ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-13
ZIP 19540 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
77 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.
- 20.0% absentee owners — share of 19540 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- 54.5% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 19540.
- 15.6% post-filing sale rate — share of 19540 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 42 | 54.5% |
| Lien / Judgment | 13 | 16.9% |
| Probate / Estate | 10 | 13.0% |
| Divorce | 6 | 7.8% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 2 | 2.6% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 1 | 1.3% |
| Defendants Appeal From District Justice | 1 | 1.3% |
| Transfer Case From Another County | 1 | 1.3% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 2 |
| 2023-Q4 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 2 |
| 2025-Q4 | 3 |
| 2026-Q1 | 4 |
| 2026-Q2 | 8 |
| 2026-Q3 | 10 |
Case outcomes in ZIP 19540
3.9% of tracked cases (3 of 77) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Settled / consent order | 2 |
| Dismissed | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
15.6% of trackable properties in ZIP 19540 (12 of 77) 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: 19533 · 19547 · 19530 · 19526 · 19525.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19540?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 77 property-related court filings in ZIP code 19540, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Berks County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (42), Lien / Judgment (13), Probate / Estate (10). 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 (42, 54.5%); Lien / Judgment (13, 16.9%); Probate / Estate (10, 13.0%); Divorce (6, 7.8%); Complaint Civil Action (2, 2.6%). 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?+
15.6% of trackable properties in ZIP 19540 (12 of 77) 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.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 19540 have absentee owners?+
20.0% of court-filed properties in ZIP 19540 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.
Court-direct 19540 court records
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