ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-14
ZIP 19609 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
78 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 19609, 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.
- 33.3% absentee owners — share of 19609 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- 59.0% Foreclosure — dominant filing category in ZIP 19609.
- 19.2% post-filing sale rate — share of 19609 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure | 46 | 59.0% |
| Probate / Estate | 17 | 21.8% |
| Divorce | 7 | 9.0% |
| Lien / Judgment | 6 | 7.7% |
| Summons Civil Action | 1 | 1.3% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 1 | 1.3% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2022-Q4 | 2 |
| 2023-Q4 | 3 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 1 |
| 2025-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 1 |
| 2026-Q2 | 12 |
| 2026-Q3 | 12 |
Post-filing property sales
19.2% of trackable properties in ZIP 19609 (15 of 78) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $233,000. Median time from filing to sale: 831 days. 27% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 19609 falls within Berks County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Berks County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 19608 · 19610 · 19607 · 19611 · 19606.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 19609?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 78 property-related court filings in ZIP code 19609, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Berks County court dockets and include: Foreclosure (46), Probate / Estate (17), Divorce (7). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 19609?+
In ZIP 19609, the filing breakdown is: Foreclosure (46, 59.0%); Probate / Estate (17, 21.8%); Divorce (7, 9.0%); Lien / Judgment (6, 7.7%); Summons Civil Action (1, 1.3%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
Do properties in ZIP 19609 sell after a court filing?+
19.2% of trackable properties in ZIP 19609 (15 of 78) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $233,000. Sales close a median of 831 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 19609 have absentee owners?+
33.3% of court-filed properties in ZIP 19609 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.
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