ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-01
ZIP 46385 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
126 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 46385 (Valparaiso), Indiana. Sourced directly from Porter County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 34.7% absentee owners — share of 46385 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $306,500 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 45.2% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 46385.
- 80-day median resolution time — cases move quickly in this ZIP.
- 12.7% post-filing sale rate — share of 46385 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 57 | 45.2% |
| Foreclosure | 31 | 24.6% |
| Probate / Estate | 23 | 18.3% |
| Guardianship | 15 | 11.9% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q4 | 11 |
| 2025-Q1 | 3 |
| 2025-Q2 | 3 |
| 2025-Q3 | 7 |
| 2025-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 9 |
| 2026-Q2 | 29 |
| 2026-Q3 | 37 |
Property values in ZIP 46385
Based on 111 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 46385
30.4% of tracked cases (35 of 115) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 80 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 16 |
| Dismissed | 10 |
| Sheriff sale | 5 |
| Settled / consent order | 4 |
Post-filing property sales
12.7% of trackable properties in ZIP 46385 (16 of 126) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $324,950. Median time from filing to sale: 227 days. 69% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 46385 (Valparaiso) falls within Porter County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Porter County Intelligence Report · Porter County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 46383 · 46394 · 46375 · 46373 · 46368.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 46385?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 126 property-related court filings in ZIP code 46385 in Valparaiso, Indiana. These are sourced directly from Porter County court dockets and include: Divorce (57), Foreclosure (31), Probate / Estate (23). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 46385?+
In ZIP 46385, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (57, 45.2%); Foreclosure (31, 24.6%); Probate / Estate (23, 18.3%); Guardianship (15, 11.9%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 46385 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 46385 is $306,500, based on 111 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $213,182 to $429,049 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 46385?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 46385 resolve in a median of 80 days, moving quickly. 30.4% of tracked cases (35 of 115) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 46385 sell after a court filing?+
12.7% of trackable properties in ZIP 46385 (16 of 126) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Median post-filing sale price: $324,950. Sales close a median of 227 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 46385 have absentee owners?+
34.7% of court-filed properties in ZIP 46385 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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