ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-01
ZIP 46342 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
108 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 46342 (Hobart), 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.
- 20.0% absentee owners — share of 46342 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $226,700 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 40.7% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 46342.
- 109-day median resolution time — cases move at a moderate pace in this ZIP.
- 8.3% post-filing sale rate — share of 46342 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 44 | 40.7% |
| Foreclosure | 41 | 38.0% |
| Probate / Estate | 22 | 20.4% |
| Guardianship | 1 | 0.9% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q3 | 2 |
| 2024-Q4 | 11 |
| 2025-Q1 | 4 |
| 2025-Q2 | 3 |
| 2025-Q3 | 3 |
| 2026-Q1 | 16 |
| 2026-Q2 | 34 |
| 2026-Q3 | 27 |
Property values in ZIP 46342
Based on 100 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 46342
32.0% of tracked cases (31 of 97) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 109 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Settled / consent order | 11 |
| Dismissed | 9 |
| Judgment entered | 6 |
| Sheriff sale | 5 |
Post-filing property sales
8.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 46342 (9 of 108) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $184,900. Median time from filing to sale: 317 days. 56% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 46342 (Hobart) falls within Lake County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Lake County Intelligence Report · Lake County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 46341 · 46356 · 46327 · 46324 · 46323.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 46342?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 108 property-related court filings in ZIP code 46342 in Hobart, Indiana. These are sourced directly from Lake County court dockets and include: Divorce (44), Foreclosure (41), Probate / Estate (22). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 46342?+
In ZIP 46342, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (44, 40.7%); Foreclosure (41, 38.0%); Probate / Estate (22, 20.4%); Guardianship (1, 0.9%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 46342 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 46342 is $226,700, based on 100 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $159,960 to $309,100 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 46342?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 46342 resolve in a median of 109 days, moving at a moderate pace. 32.0% of tracked cases (31 of 97) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 46342 sell after a court filing?+
8.3% of trackable properties in ZIP 46342 (9 of 108) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $184,900. Sales close a median of 317 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 46342 have absentee owners?+
20.0% of court-filed properties in ZIP 46342 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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