ZIP Code Report · 2026-08-19
ZIP 19602 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
89 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 19602, 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.
- 69.7% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 19602.
- 30.3% post-filing sale rate — share of 19602 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 62 | 69.7% |
| Lien / Judgment | 18 | 20.2% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 3 | 3.4% |
| Tax Sale | 3 | 3.4% |
| E Judg Clk Cost/Fine | 2 | 2.2% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 1 | 1.1% |
Top streets in this ZIP
| Street | Filings |
|---|---|
| Chestnut St Reading | 5 |
| Muhlenberg Street Reading | 4 |
| Franklin Street Reading | 3 |
| Cotton St Reading | 3 |
| South 5Th Street Reading | 3 |
| Perkiomen Avenue Reading | 3 |
| Cotton Street Reading | 3 |
| 12Th St Reading | 2 |
| Moss St Reading | 2 |
| South 10Th Street Reading | 2 |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q3 | 2 |
| 2024-Q4 | 2 |
| 2025-Q1 | 7 |
| 2025-Q2 | 1 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2025-Q4 | 2 |
| 2026-Q1 | 3 |
| 2026-Q2 | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
30.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 19602 (27 of 89) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $105,349. Median time from filing to sale: 970 days. 37% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 19602 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Berks County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 19601 · 19604 · 19605 · 19606 · 19607.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19602?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 89 property-related court filings in ZIP code 19602, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Berks County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (62), Lien / Judgment (18), Complaint Civil Action (3). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 19602?+
In ZIP 19602, the filing breakdown is: Foreclosure (62, 69.7%); Lien / Judgment (18, 20.2%); Complaint Civil Action (3, 3.4%); Tax Sale (3, 3.4%); E Judg Clk Cost/Fine (2, 2.2%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
Do properties in ZIP 19602 sell after a court filing?+
30.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 19602 (27 of 89) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $105,349. Sales close a median of 970 days after the court filing.
Which streets in ZIP 19602 have the most court filings?+
The streets with the highest court-filing concentration in ZIP 19602 are: Chestnut St Reading (5 filings), Muhlenberg Street Reading (4 filings), Franklin Street Reading (3 filings), Cotton St Reading (3 filings), South 5Th Street Reading (3 filings). These streets show the most distressed-property activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
Day-of-filing 19602 court records
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View Berks County availabilityCite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 19602 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-08-19, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/19602-foreclosure-data