ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-06
ZIP 19601 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
186 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 19601, 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.
- 71.0% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 19601.
- 26.3% post-filing sale rate — share of 19601 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 132 | 71.0% |
| Lien / Judgment | 20 | 10.8% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 7 | 3.8% |
| Tax Sale | 7 | 3.8% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 5 | 2.7% |
| Petition | 3 | 1.6% |
| E Judg Clk Cost/Fine | 3 | 1.6% |
| Divorce | 2 | 1.1% |
Top streets in this ZIP
| Street | Filings |
|---|---|
| Church St Reading | 6 |
| North 6Th Street Reading | 5 |
| 5Th St Reading | 5 |
| Washington St Reading | 4 |
| 6Th St Reading | 4 |
| Spring St Reading | 4 |
| Tulpehocken Street Reading | 4 |
| North 5Th Street Reading | 4 |
| Pear St Reading | 4 |
| Douglass Street Reading | 4 |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q2 | 2 |
| 2023-Q3 | 2 |
| 2023-Q4 | 3 |
| 2024-Q2 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 3 |
| 2024-Q4 | 4 |
| 2025-Q3 | 6 |
| 2026-Q2 | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
26.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 19601 (49 of 186) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $120,000. Median time from filing to sale: 857 days. 37% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 19601 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Berks County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 19602 · 19604 · 19605 · 19606 · 19607.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19601?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 186 property-related court filings in ZIP code 19601, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Berks County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (132), Lien / Judgment (20), Complaint For Custody/Visitation (7). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 19601?+
In ZIP 19601, the filing breakdown is: Foreclosure (132, 71.0%); Lien / Judgment (20, 10.8%); Complaint For Custody/Visitation (7, 3.8%); Tax Sale (7, 3.8%); Complaint Civil Action (5, 2.7%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
Do properties in ZIP 19601 sell after a court filing?+
26.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 19601 (49 of 186) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $120,000. Sales close a median of 857 days after the court filing.
Which streets in ZIP 19601 have the most court filings?+
The streets with the highest court-filing concentration in ZIP 19601 are: Church St Reading (6 filings), North 6Th Street Reading (5 filings), 5Th St Reading (5 filings), Washington St Reading (4 filings), 6Th St Reading (4 filings). These streets show the most distressed-property activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
Court-direct 19601 court records
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View Berks County availabilityCite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 19601 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-09-06, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/19601-foreclosure-data