ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-01
ZIP 47905 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
97 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 47905 (Lafayette), Indiana. Sourced directly from Tippecanoe County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 7.5% absentee owners — share of 47905 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $213,650 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 55.7% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 47905.
- 105-day median resolution time — cases move at a moderate pace in this ZIP.
- 6.2% post-filing sale rate — share of 47905 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 54 | 55.7% |
| Foreclosure | 19 | 19.6% |
| Probate / Estate | 15 | 15.5% |
| Guardianship | 9 | 9.3% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q3 | 4 |
| 2024-Q4 | 8 |
| 2025-Q1 | 2 |
| 2025-Q2 | 4 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 33 |
| 2026-Q2 | 21 |
| 2026-Q3 | 22 |
Property values in ZIP 47905
Based on 90 properties with county assessor data.
Case outcomes in ZIP 47905
38.1% of tracked cases (37 of 97) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 105 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 23 |
| Dismissed | 7 |
| Settled / consent order | 6 |
| Sheriff sale | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
6.2% of trackable properties in ZIP 47905 (6 of 97) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median time from filing to sale: 160 days. 17% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 47905 (Lafayette) falls within Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Tippecanoe County Intelligence Report · Tippecanoe County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 47906 · 47904 · 47909 · 47802 · 47725.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 47905?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 97 property-related court filings in ZIP code 47905 in Lafayette, Indiana. These are sourced directly from Tippecanoe County court dockets and include: Divorce (54), Foreclosure (19), Probate / Estate (15). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 47905?+
In ZIP 47905, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (54, 55.7%); Foreclosure (19, 19.6%); Probate / Estate (15, 15.5%); Guardianship (9, 9.3%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 47905 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 47905 is $213,650, based on 90 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $145,100 to $321,200 in assessed value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 47905?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 47905 resolve in a median of 105 days, moving at a moderate pace. 38.1% of tracked cases (37 of 97) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 47905 sell after a court filing?+
6.2% of trackable properties in ZIP 47905 (6 of 97) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Sales close a median of 160 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 47905 have absentee owners?+
7.5% of court-filed properties in ZIP 47905 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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