ZIP Code Report · 2026-07-05
ZIP 46544 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
33 verified property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 46544 (Mishawaka), Indiana. Sourced directly from St. Joseph County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 23.5% absentee owners — share of 46544 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $143,200 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 51.5% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 46544.
- 9.1% post-filing sale rate — share of 46544 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 17 | 51.5% |
| Foreclosure | 14 | 42.4% |
| Probate / Estate | 2 | 6.1% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q1 | 3 |
| 2024-Q2 | 2 |
| 2024-Q3 | 3 |
| 2024-Q4 | 2 |
| 2026-Q1 | 10 |
| 2026-Q2 | 13 |
Property values in ZIP 46544
Based on 33 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 46544
12.9% of tracked cases (4 of 31) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 2 |
| Sheriff sale | 1 |
| Dismissed | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
9.1% of trackable properties in ZIP 46544 (3 of 33) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median time from filing to sale: 98 days. 33% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 46544 (Mishawaka) falls within St. Joseph County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: St. Joseph County Intelligence Report · St. Joseph County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 46530 · 46561 · 46526 · 46517 · 46516.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 46544?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 33 verified property-related court filings in ZIP code 46544 in Mishawaka, Indiana. These are sourced directly from St. Joseph County court dockets and include: Divorce (17), Foreclosure (14), Probate / Estate (2). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 46544?+
In ZIP 46544, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (17, 51.5%); Foreclosure (14, 42.4%); Probate / Estate (2, 6.1%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 46544 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 46544 is $143,200, based on 33 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $106,500 to $195,000 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
Do properties in ZIP 46544 sell after a court filing?+
9.1% of trackable properties in ZIP 46544 (3 of 33) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Sales close a median of 98 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 46544 have absentee owners?+
23.5% of court-filed properties in ZIP 46544 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.
Day-of-filing 46544 court records
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View St. Joseph County availabilityCite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 46544 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-07-05, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/46544-foreclosure-data