ZIP Code Report · 2026-08-25
ZIP 19605 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
116 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 19605, 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.
- 73.3% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 19605.
- 25.0% post-filing sale rate — share of 19605 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 85 | 73.3% |
| Lien / Judgment | 16 | 13.8% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 7 | 6.0% |
| Divorce | 3 | 2.6% |
| Probate / Estate | 3 | 2.6% |
| Name Change Petition | 1 | 0.9% |
| Petition | 1 | 0.9% |
Top streets in this ZIP
| Street | Filings |
|---|---|
| Stoudts Ferry Bridge Reading | 6 |
| Quarry Road Reading | 3 |
| Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd Reading | 3 |
| Girard Ave Reading | 3 |
| Madison Avenue Reading | 3 |
| Elizabeth Avenue Laureldale | 2 |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Reading | 2 |
| Ashbourne Dr Reading | 2 |
| Bernhart Ave Reading | 2 |
| George Street Reading | 2 |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 4 |
| 2024-Q1 | 12 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 1 |
| 2025-Q1 | 13 |
| 2025-Q3 | 5 |
| 2025-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 2 |
Post-filing property sales
25.0% of trackable properties in ZIP 19605 (29 of 116) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $222,000. Median time from filing to sale: 935 days. 21% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 19605 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Berks County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 19606 · 19604 · 19607 · 19608 · 19602.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19605?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 116 property-related court filings in ZIP code 19605, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Berks County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (85), Lien / Judgment (16), Complaint Civil Action (7). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 19605?+
In ZIP 19605, the filing breakdown is: Foreclosure (85, 73.3%); Lien / Judgment (16, 13.8%); Complaint Civil Action (7, 6.0%); Divorce (3, 2.6%); Probate / Estate (3, 2.6%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
Do properties in ZIP 19605 sell after a court filing?+
25.0% of trackable properties in ZIP 19605 (29 of 116) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $222,000. Sales close a median of 935 days after the court filing.
Which streets in ZIP 19605 have the most court filings?+
The streets with the highest court-filing concentration in ZIP 19605 are: Stoudts Ferry Bridge Reading (6 filings), Quarry Road Reading (3 filings), Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd Reading (3 filings), Girard Ave Reading (3 filings), Madison Avenue Reading (3 filings). These streets show the most distressed-property activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
Court-direct 19605 court records
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View Berks County availabilityCite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 19605 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-08-25, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/19605-foreclosure-data