ZIP Code Report · 2026-09-21
ZIP 19608 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
113 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 19608, 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.
- 9.1% absentee owners — share of 19608 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- 60.2% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 19608.
- 25.7% post-filing sale rate — share of 19608 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 68 | 60.2% |
| Lien / Judgment | 17 | 15.0% |
| Probate / Estate | 10 | 8.8% |
| Tax Sale | 5 | 4.4% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 4 | 3.5% |
| Contract Sale | 2 | 1.8% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 2 | 1.8% |
| Defendants Appeal From District Justice | 1 | 0.9% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 4 |
| 2023-Q4 | 1 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 5 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2025-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 2 |
| 2026-Q2 | 6 |
Post-filing property sales
25.7% of trackable properties in ZIP 19608 (29 of 113) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $314,000. Median time from filing to sale: 1035 days. 24% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 19608 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Berks County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 19607 · 19609 · 19606 · 19610 · 19605.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19608?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 113 property-related court filings in ZIP code 19608, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Berks County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (68), Lien / Judgment (17), Probate / Estate (10). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 19608?+
In ZIP 19608, the filing breakdown is: Foreclosure (68, 60.2%); Lien / Judgment (17, 15.0%); Probate / Estate (10, 8.8%); Tax Sale (5, 4.4%); Complaint Civil Action (4, 3.5%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
Do properties in ZIP 19608 sell after a court filing?+
25.7% of trackable properties in ZIP 19608 (29 of 113) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $314,000. Sales close a median of 1035 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 19608 have absentee owners?+
9.1% of court-filed properties in ZIP 19608 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 19608 court records
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