ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-14
ZIP 46303 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
41 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 46303 (Cedar Lake), Indiana. Sourced directly from Lake County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 25.0% absentee owners — share of 46303 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $269,112 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 56.1% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 46303.
- 140-day median resolution time — cases move at a moderate pace in this ZIP.
- 9.8% post-filing sale rate — share of 46303 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 23 | 56.1% |
| Probate / Estate | 10 | 24.4% |
| Foreclosure | 7 | 17.1% |
| Guardianship | 1 | 2.4% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q1 | 2 |
| 2024-Q2 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 1 |
| 2024-Q4 | 6 |
| 2026-Q1 | 5 |
| 2026-Q2 | 14 |
| 2026-Q3 | 8 |
Property values in ZIP 46303
Based on 35 properties with an estimated property value from county assessor records.
Case outcomes in ZIP 46303
38.9% of tracked cases (14 of 36) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 140 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 7 |
| Settled / consent order | 4 |
| Dismissed | 2 |
| Sheriff sale | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
9.8% of trackable properties in ZIP 46303 (4 of 41) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median time from filing to sale: 192 days. 25% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 46303 (Cedar Lake) falls within Lake County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Lake County Intelligence Report · Lake County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 46304 · 46307 · 46311 · 46312 · 46319.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 46303?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 41 property-related court filings in ZIP code 46303 in Cedar Lake, Indiana. These are sourced directly from Lake County court dockets and include: Divorce (23), Probate / Estate (10), Foreclosure (7). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 46303?+
In ZIP 46303, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (23, 56.1%); Probate / Estate (10, 24.4%); Foreclosure (7, 17.1%); Guardianship (1, 2.4%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 46303 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 46303 is $269,112, based on 35 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $212,069 to $348,828 in estimated property value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 46303?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 46303 resolve in a median of 140 days, moving at a moderate pace. 38.9% of tracked cases (14 of 36) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 46303 sell after a court filing?+
9.8% of trackable properties in ZIP 46303 (4 of 41) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Sales close a median of 192 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 46303 have absentee owners?+
25.0% of court-filed properties in ZIP 46303 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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