ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-20
ZIP 19601 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
195 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.
- 4.5% absentee owners — share of 19601 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- 67.7% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 19601.
- 25.1% post-filing sale rate — share of 19601 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 132 | 67.7% |
| Lien / Judgment | 24 | 12.3% |
| Tax Sale | 9 | 4.6% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 7 | 3.6% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 5 | 2.6% |
| Petition | 3 | 1.5% |
| E Judg Clk Cost/Fine | 3 | 1.5% |
| Probate / Estate | 3 | 1.5% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q4 | 3 |
| 2024-Q2 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 3 |
| 2024-Q4 | 4 |
| 2025-Q2 | 1 |
| 2025-Q3 | 6 |
| 2026-Q1 | 2 |
| 2026-Q2 | 3 |
Post-filing property sales
25.1% of trackable properties in ZIP 19601 (49 of 195) 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 195 property-related court filings in ZIP code 19601, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Berks County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (132), Lien / Judgment (24), Tax Sale (9). 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, 67.7%); Lien / Judgment (24, 12.3%); Tax Sale (9, 4.6%); Complaint For Custody/Visitation (7, 3.6%); Complaint Civil Action (5, 2.6%). 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?+
25.1% of trackable properties in ZIP 19601 (49 of 195) 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.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 19601 have absentee owners?+
4.5% of court-filed properties in ZIP 19601 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 19601 court records
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View Berks County availabilityCite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 19601 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-09-20, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/19601-foreclosure-data