Alamance County, North Carolina Court Filings Intelligence
Live court-record analysis of property-related filings (foreclosure, probate, divorce, partition, guardianship). Data sourced direct from Alamance County court dockets. Updated 2026-08-03. See methodology.
- Filing volume accelerating (+10.2%) — last 3 complete months (823 filings) vs prior 3 complete months (747 filings). Excludes the current calendar month (in progress).
- Max gross cap rate 5.8% at HUD Fair Market Rent — $16,176/year (2BR FMR × 12) on the $281,207 median estimated market value. Section-8-eligible rent ceiling; real-market rent typically exceeds FMR; excludes operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, management).
- 55.1% of filings are Lien — the dominant lead category in Alamance County during the observed window.
About Alamance County
Alamance County is a county in North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 171,415. Its county seat is Graham. Formed in 1849 from Orange County to the east, Alamance County has been the site of significant historical events, textile manufacturing, and agriculture.
Source: Wikipedia
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3974 verified property-related court filings tracked across 27 months (Jan 2022 to Jul 2026).
143 typical monthly filing volume.
0% of filings involve owners whose mailing address differs from the property address (9 of 3974 filings).
$281,207 median estimated property value across the 1111 filings with property-enrichment data (28% coverage).
3.5% North Carolina unemployment rate (BLS, as of 2026-05). Filings should be read against the local-economy backdrop.
Filing type breakdown
| Filing type | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2424 | 61.0% | |
| Probate | 671 | 16.9% | |
| Divorce | 426 | 10.7% | |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 376 | 9.5% | |
| Guardianship | 63 | 1.6% | |
| Partition | 12 | 0.3% | |
| Tax Sale | 2 | 0.1% |
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Monthly filing activity
| Month | Filings | vs prior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | 39 | ||
| Feb 2022 | 26 | -13 | |
| Mar 2022 | 25 | -1 | |
| Apr 2022 | 4 | -21 | |
| May 2022 | 7 | +3 | |
| Jun 2022 | 33 | +26 | |
| Jul 2022 | 25 | -8 | |
| Aug 2022 | 31 | +6 | |
| Sep 2022 | 26 | -5 | |
| Oct 2022 | 22 | -4 | |
| Nov 2022 | 35 | +13 | |
| Dec 2022 | 24 | -11 | |
| Jan 2024 | 10 | -14 | |
| May 2025 | 1 | -9 | |
| Jul 2025 | 61 | +60 | |
| Aug 2025 | 200 | +139 | |
| Sep 2025 | 175 | -25 | |
| Oct 2025 | 267 | +92 | |
| Nov 2025 | 198 | -69 | |
| Dec 2025 | 188 | -10 | |
| Jan 2026 | 1002 | +814 | |
| Feb 2026 | 225 | -777 | |
| Mar 2026 | 231 | +6 | |
| Apr 2026 | 291 | +60 | |
| May 2026 | 278 | -13 | |
| Jun 2026 | 284 | +6 | |
| Jul 2026 | 261 | -23 |
Each row reflects new filings entering the dataset that month, after ownership verification. Most recent month may be partial.
Geographic concentration by ZIP
Top 9 ZIPs in Alamance County account for 1.7% of all tracked filings, showing where distressed real estate activity clusters.
| ZIP | City | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27215 | 19 | 0.5% | ||
| 27217 | Burlington | 16 | 0.4% | |
| 27302 | Mebane | 9 | 0.2% | |
| 27253 | 8 | 0.2% | ||
| 27244 | 4 | 0.1% | ||
| 27349 | 4 | 0.1% | ||
| 27249 | 3 | 0.1% | ||
| 27258 | 3 | 0.1% | ||
| 27298 | 1 | 0.0% |
Based on filings with a parseable property address (2% of Alamance County filings).
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Property value distribution
| Estimated value | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $75k | 23 | 2.1% | |
| $75k - $150k | 112 | 10.1% | |
| $150k - $250k | 289 | 26.0% | |
| $250k - $400k | 486 | 43.7% | |
| $400k+ | 201 | 18.1% |
Source: third-party property enrichment (28% coverage on Alamance County filings). Median $281,207; mean $309,003.
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Day-of-week filing pattern
| Day | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 271 | 6.8% | |
| Mon | 631 | 15.9% | |
| Tue | 816 | 20.6% | |
| Wed | 699 | 17.6% | |
| Thu | 1352 | 34.1% | |
| Fri | 184 | 4.6% | |
| Sat | 16 | 0.4% |
Filings show some weekend activity, suggesting after-hours electronic filing. Computed for 3969 filings with a parseable date.
Building characteristics
Per-property details from third-party property enrichment, aggregated across the 274 filings with characteristic data:
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1988 |
| Median living area | 1,656 sqft |
| Median bedrooms | 3.0 |
| Median bathrooms | 2.0 |
| Median lot size | 0.5 acres |
| Owner-occupied (at time of enrichment) | 0.0% |
Housing stock + distress signals
Underlying housing stock and distress indicators across all 75456 Alamance County housing units, from US Census ACS 5-year data. National reference values shown for context.
| Indicator | Alamance County | US average |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy rate (incl. seasonal + for-sale) | 9.3% | 10.5% |
| Share of owner-occupied units carrying a mortgage | 61.1% | 60.8% |
| Pre-1940 housing stock | 6.7% | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached share of housing stock | 65.3% | 61.2% |
| Residents age 65 or older | 16.9% | 17.3% |
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS 2023 5-year). National reference values are ACS 2022 5-year US totals. Why these matter: vacancy rate is the strongest single proxy for distressed inventory; mortgage-carrying share defines the risk pool exposed to rate environment; pre-1940 stock signals deferred maintenance and renovation opportunity; senior population correlates with probate pipeline depth.
Rent benchmark (HUD Fair Market Rent)
HUD sets Fair Market Rents at the metro area level — the same FMRs apply to every county within the metro. Alamance County sits within the Burlington, NC. Used to set Section 8 voucher amounts; investors use it as a defensible rent-estimate floor for buy-to-rent underwriting.
| Unit size | Fair market rent / month |
|---|---|
| Efficiency / studio | $992 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,230 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,348 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,670 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,972 |
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents (None). 40th-percentile gross rent including utilities. Why this matters: Section-8-eligible tenants are a baseline demand floor for rental inventory at these price points; FMR is the official ceiling for voucher-eligible rents.
New construction (market momentum)
Annual building permits filed in Alamance County from the US Census Building Permits Survey. Trend signal on whether new housing demand is accelerating or contracting in this market.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units permitted (2025) | 2,027 |
| Year-over-year change (2024 → 2025) | -17.8% |
| Single-family share of permits (2025) | 82.6% |
| Single-family units permitted | 1,674 |
| Multifamily units permitted (2+ units per building) | 353 |
Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, annual cumulative data. Why this matters: permits trending up signals strong demand for new inventory; permits contracting at the same time foreclosure activity rises indicates broader market softening (deals price differently). Multifamily share shows whether the market is densifying or holding to single-family stock.
Macro context: state home prices and national delinquency
Alamance County filings should be read against the broader housing-market backdrop. North Carolina state home-price trend and the national mortgage-delinquency rate are the two macro signals most directly relevant to foreclosure exposure.
| Indicator | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina home price index (year-over-year) | +2.4% | 2026-01-01 |
| North Carolina home price index (cumulative since 2020) | +72.0% | 2026-01-01 |
| National mortgage delinquency rate (30+ day, single-family) | 1.89% | 2026-01-01 |
Sources: Federal Housing Finance Agency state house price indices (FRED series NCSTHPI); Federal Reserve Board, Mortgage Delinquency 30+Day Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages (FRED series DRSFRMACBS). Updated quarterly. Free public data.
Post-filing sale outcomes in Alamance County
What happens to distressed properties after a court filing? By cross-referencing each filing's property with county assessor and deed-transfer records, we track which properties sold, how long the process took, and at what price. This analysis covers 1081 filings (27.2% of all 3974 filings) where parcel-level tracking is available.
Sale rates by filing type
Not all distress types lead to property sales at the same rate. Foreclosures tend to result in eventual sales more often than probate or divorce filings.
| Filing type | Filings | Confirmed sold | Sale rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 376 | 5 | 1.3% |
| Divorce | 426 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Lien | 2188 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Probate | 671 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Eviction | 156 | 0 | 0.0% |
How sales relate to the filing
Not every post-filing sale is caused by the court case. We classify each sale's relationship to the original filing so investors can focus on the highest-signal outcomes. 22.2% of confirmed sales were directly driven by the filing.
| Attribution | Meaning | Sales | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-existing | Property was already in a sales process before the court filing was recorded | 3 | 33.3% |
| Filing-driven | Sale occurred as a direct result of the court filing (e.g., foreclosure auction, probate liquidation) | 2 | 22.2% |
| Deferred | Sale happened well after the filing (over 1 year) — weaker filing connection | 2 | 22.2% |
| Concurrent | Sale recorded around the same time as the filing — likely related but not proven causal | 2 | 22.2% |
Source: county assessor and deed-transfer records cross-referenced with court filings by parcel ID. Sale outcomes tracked for 1081 of 3974 filings (27.2% parcel coverage).
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FEMA flood zone exposure
Are distressed properties concentrated in flood-prone areas? By checking each property's coordinates against FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer, we identify which filings fall in Special Flood Hazard Areas (mandatory flood insurance zones). This analysis covers 207 properties with geocoded locations.
| Zone | Properties | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 201 | 97.1% |
| AE | 4 | 1.9% |
| X-500yr | 2 | 1.0% |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), queried by property coordinates. Zones A/AE/AH/AO/V/VE are Special Flood Hazard Areas (1% annual flood chance, mandatory flood insurance). Zone X is minimal risk. 207 properties checked.
Filing velocity by case type
How each distress category is trending — are foreclosures accelerating while divorces cool, or vice versa? This breakdown is only possible with direct court-record data.
| Case type | Total | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 2188 | 55.1% | +19.9% |
| Probate | 670 | 16.9% | +3423.5% |
| Divorce | 426 | 10.7% | -15.4% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 372 | 9.4% | -33.3% |
| Eviction | 156 | 3.9% | -1.6% |
| Guardianship | 63 | 1.6% | -- |
| Personal Property | 41 | 1.0% | -20.0% |
| Contract | 15 | 0.4% | -33.3% |
| Partition | 12 | 0.3% | -- |
| Other | 12 | 0.3% | -- |
| Negligence | 8 | 0.2% | -- |
Trend = recent 2-3 month volume vs prior 2-3 months (current partial month excluded). Positive = accelerating; negative = cooling.
Seasonal filing patterns
Court filings peak in Jan and are lowest in May. The 3.7x peak-to-trough ratio suggests strong seasonal patterns — investors who time their outreach around Jan can reach more distressed homeowners.
| Month | Avg filings | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 350.3 | 100% |
| Feb | 125.5 | 36% |
| Mar | 128 | 37% |
| Apr | 147.5 | 42% |
| May | 95.3 | 27% |
| Jun | 158.5 | 45% |
| Jul | 115.7 | 33% |
| Aug | 115.5 | 33% |
| Sep | 100.5 | 29% |
| Oct | 144.5 | 41% |
| Nov | 116.5 | 33% |
| Dec | 106 | 30% |
Average filings per calendar month across all observed years. Relative column shows each month as a percentage of the peak month (Jan), with a 3.7x peak-to-trough ratio.
ZIP code distress hotspots
Distress is geographically dispersed across 9 ZIP codes, with no single area dominating.
| ZIP | Area | Filings | Share | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27215 | 19 | 0.5% | $313,632 | |
| 27217 | Burlington | 16 | 0.4% | $320,258 |
| 27302 | Mebane | 9 | 0.2% | $318,341 |
| 27253 | 8 | 0.2% | $304,720 | |
| 27244 | 4 | 0.1% | $270,824 | |
| 27349 | 4 | 0.1% | $240,960 | |
| 27249 | 3 | 0.1% | $309,922 | |
| 27258 | 3 | 0.1% | $308,565 | |
| 27298 | 1 | 0.0% | $53,458 |
Top 9 of 9 ZIP codes with filings.
Non-resident owner analysis
Most filings (100%) involve owner-occupied properties. The relatively low absentee rate suggests distress is primarily hitting homeowners, not institutional investors.
| Case type | Total filings | Non-resident % |
|---|---|---|
| Lien | 2188 | 0.0% |
| Probate | 671 | 0.3% |
| Divorce | 426 | 0.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 376 | 1.9% |
| Eviction | 156 | 0.0% |
| Guardianship | 63 | 0.0% |
| Personal Property | 41 | 0.0% |
| Contract | 15 | 0.0% |
| Partition | 12 | 0.0% |
| Other | 12 | 0.0% |
| Negligence | 8 | 0.0% |
Non-resident = owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Could indicate out-of-state landlords, inherited estates, second homes, or in-transition properties.
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Distress composition and shifts
Lien share is rising. Pre-Foreclosure, Probate share is declining. Low diversity — distress is dominated by one or two case types, suggesting a concentrated driver.
| Case type | Recent share | Earlier share | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 76.1% | 51.8% | +24.3pp (rising) |
| Divorce | 12.3% | 10.5% | +1.8pp |
| Eviction | 7.9% | 3.3% | +4.6pp |
| Personal Property | 1.7% | 0.9% | +0.8pp |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 0.7% | 10.7% | -10.0pp (falling) |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | +0.3pp |
| Tax Sale | 0.2% | 0.0% | +0.2pp |
| Negligence | 0.2% | 0.2% | +0.0pp |
| Contract | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2pp |
| Probate | 0.2% | 19.5% | -19.3pp (falling) |
| Partition | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.4pp |
| Custody | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Child Support | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Guardianship | 0.0% | 1.8% | -1.8pp |
| Injunction | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
Distress diversity score: 1.23 (Shannon entropy; higher = more diverse distress sources). "Recent" = last 2 complete months; "Earlier" = all prior months.
Court Docket Activity
Across 252 tracked cases, the average case has 12 docket entries (median 8). 45.2% of cases are in the "mid-process (6-15 events)" stage. Pre-Foreclosure cases are the most court-active at 12.3 events on average. Higher docket activity signals that courts are actively processing the case, which can indicate timeline urgency for investor outreach.
| Activity level | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Early stage (1-5 events) | 80 | 31.7% |
| Mid-process (6-15 events) | 114 | 45.2% |
| Advanced (16+ events) | 58 | 23.0% |
Docket activity by case type
| Case type | Avg. events | Cases tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 12.3 | 218 |
| Probate | 11.4 | 30 |
Based on 252 cases with docket event tracking from Alamance County court records. Docket entries include filings, hearings, orders, and motions.
Property Value Profile
The median assessed value of properties in court filings is $279,715. Contract filings involve the highest-value properties (median $331,755), while Eviction filings trend lower (median $197,206). The largest segment (52.7%) falls in the $250K - $500K range.
| Value range | Properties | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100K | 76 | 6.7% |
| $100K - $250K | 365 | 32.3% |
| $250K - $500K | 595 | 52.7% |
| $500K - $1M | 82 | 7.3% |
| Over $1M | 11 | 1.0% |
Value breakdown by case type
| Case type | Median value | Avg value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $306,904 | $336,549 | 609 |
| Probate | $242,126 | $270,260 | 241 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $259,773 | $283,356 | 171 |
| Divorce | $284,735 | $298,058 | 68 |
| Guardianship | $254,808 | $297,393 | 20 |
| Eviction | $197,206 | $764,253 | 7 |
| Contract | $331,755 | $402,598 | 5 |
Based on county assessor records for 1129 properties with court filings (28.4% of total filings). Values are tax-assessed amounts, not market listing prices.
Investment Opportunity Score by ZIP Code
Across 8 ZIP codes with sufficient court filing data, ZIP 27215 ranks highest with an investment opportunity score of 75/100, driven by high filing volume (19 cases). 4 of 8 scored ZIPs are above the average score of 48.
| Rank | ZIP Code | Area | Score | Filings | Avg Value | Absentee % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 27215 | — |
75
|
19 | — | 0% |
| #2 | 27217 | Burlington |
68
|
16 | — | 0% |
| #3 | 27302 | Mebane |
53
|
9 | — | 0% |
| #4 | 27253 | — |
51
|
8 | — | 0% |
| #5 | 27244 | — |
42
|
4 | — | 0% |
| #6 | 27258 | — |
40
|
3 | — | 0% |
| #7 | 27349 | — |
27
|
4 | — | 0% |
| #8 | 27249 | — |
25
|
3 | — | 0% |
How the score is calculated
The Investment Opportunity Score combines four dimensions from verified court filing data:
- Filing volume (35%): More filings = more potential deals in the area
- Property value (25%): Higher assessed values = larger potential deal sizes
- Absentee owner rate (25%): Absentee owners are more likely to sell at a discount
- Case type diversity (15%): Multiple case types = broader opportunity set
Each dimension is normalized to a 0–100 scale across all scored ZIPs, then weighted and combined. A score of 100 means that ZIP ranks highest across all dimensions. Scores should be compared within the same county or state, not across different markets.
Based on 3974 court filings across 8 ZIP codes. ZIPs with fewer than 3 filings are excluded. Property values from county assessor records. Absentee status from property ownership verification.
Distress Capital Analysis
$353,348,097 in assessed property value is currently tied up in 1129 court-filed properties. Lien filings represent the largest capital pool ($204,958,383 across 609 properties).
Capital at Risk by Filing Type
| Filing Type | Total Value | Properties | Avg Value | High Equity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $204,958,383 | 609 | $336,549 | -- |
| Probate | $65,132,735 | 241 | $270,260 | -- |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $48,453,930 | 171 | $283,356 | -- |
| Divorce | $20,267,928 | 68 | $298,058 | -- |
| Guardianship | $5,947,859 | 20 | $297,393 | -- |
| Eviction | $5,349,771 | 7 | $764,253 | -- |
| Contract | $2,012,991 | 5 | $402,598 | -- |
| Personal Property | $672,853 | 4 | $168,213 | -- |
Based on 1129 properties with assessor valuations (28.4% of 3974 total filings). Values are county assessor estimates. Equity calculated from estimated value vs outstanding mortgage balance where available.
Market Absorption & Turnover Analysis
3,967 court filings tracked with 0 resolved (0.0% absorption rate). The court system is accumulating cases faster than they resolve, creating a growing backlog of 3,967 active cases.
| Month | New Filings | Resolved | Net | Inflow | Absorption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | 39 | 0 | +39 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2022 | 26 | 0 | +26 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2022 | 25 | 0 | +25 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2022 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| May 2022 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2022 | 32 | 0 | +32 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2022 | 25 | 0 | +25 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2022 | 31 | 0 | +31 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2022 | 26 | 0 | +26 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2022 | 21 | 0 | +21 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2022 | 35 | 0 | +35 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2022 | 24 | 0 | +24 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2024 | 10 | 0 | +10 | 0.0% | |
| May 2025 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2025 | 61 | 0 | +61 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2025 | 200 | 0 | +200 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2025 | 175 | 0 | +175 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2025 | 267 | 0 | +267 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2025 | 198 | 0 | +198 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | 188 | 0 | +188 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2026 | 1002 | 0 | +1002 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | 225 | 0 | +225 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2026 | 231 | 0 | +231 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2026 | 291 | 0 | +291 | 0.0% | |
| May 2026 | 278 | 0 | +278 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2026 | 284 | 0 | +284 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2026 | 261 | 0 | +261 | 0.0% |
Resolution by Case Type
| Case Type | Filed | Resolved | Absorption | Avg Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 2149 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Probate | 668 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Divorce | 424 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 372 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Eviction | 148 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Other | 64 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Guardianship | 63 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Personal Property | 38 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Contract | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Partition | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Negligence | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
Absorption rate measures the percentage of filed cases that have reached a terminal resolution (judgment, dismissal, settlement, or sale). A low absorption rate indicates a growing backlog of active cases in the court system. Resolution timing based on 0 resolved cases out of 3967 total filings.
Property Type Distribution
75.8% of distressed properties are classified as Single Family, followed by Residential (10.6%).
| Property type | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family | 157 | 75.8% | |
| Residential | 22 | 10.6% | |
| Industrial | 15 | 7.2% | |
| Condo/Townhouse | 8 | 3.9% | |
| Commercial | 5 | 2.4% |
Property type by case type
| Case type | Dominant property type | Share | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probate | Single Family | 75.5% | 139 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | Single Family | 75.9% | 54 |
| Guardianship | Single Family | 78.6% | 14 |
Property classifications from county assessor records for 207 properties (5.2% of total filings). Categories normalized from assessor codes.
Case Aging & Stall Analysis
376 cases (9.5%) have been active for over a year without resolution. 255 filings in the last <30 days represent fresh opportunities.
| Age | Total | Resolved | Still active | Resolution rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <30 days | 255 | 0 | 255 | 0.0% |
| 30-90 days | 512 | 0 | 512 | 0.0% |
| 3-6 months | 781 | 0 | 781 | 0.0% |
| 6-12 months | 2,043 | 0 | 2,043 | 0.0% |
| 1-2 years | 71 | 0 | 71 | 0.0% |
| 2+ years | 305 | 0 | 305 | 0.0% |
Resolution speed by case type
| Case type | Total | Resolved | Rate | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 2,149 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Probate | 668 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Divorce | 424 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 372 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Eviction | 148 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Guardianship | 63 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Personal Property | 38 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Contract | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Partition | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Other | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Case aging computed from filing date to present for unresolved cases. Resolution classified from court docket entries (judgments, settlements, dismissals, sheriff sales). Cases with a resolution event are removed from the stall count.
Property Age & Distress Profile
254 filings (6.4% of scope) have year-built data. 2000+ properties are most common (33%). Newer properties (2000+) average $388,540 — 2.0x the value of Pre-1960 stock ($190,508).
| Construction era | Filings | Share | Avg value | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-1960 | 54 | 21.3% | $190,508 | — |
| 1960–1979 | 61 | 24.0% | $253,824 | — |
| 1980–1999 | 55 | 21.7% | $326,188 | — |
| 2000+ | 84 | 33.1% | $388,540 | — |
Value trend: 2000+ properties average $388,540 — 2.04x the value of Pre-1960 stock ($190,508).
Top case types by construction era
Construction year sourced from county tax assessor records. Value is assessed value from the most recent available tax assessment. Resolution timing based on court docket events.
Municipality filing concentration in Alamance County
Court filings in Alamance County span 20 municipalities. Burlington leads with 65 filings (45.8% of total), predominantly Pre-Foreclosure (96.9%). Filing activity is geographically concentrated — the top 3 municipalities account for 72% of all filings.
| Municipality | Filings | Share | Top case type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 65 | 45.8% | Pre-Foreclosure (96.9%) |
| Graham | 21 | 14.8% | Pre-Foreclosure (81.0%) |
| Mebane | 16 | 11.3% | Pre-Foreclosure (87.5%) |
| Elon | 9 | 6.3% | Pre-Foreclosure (88.9%) |
| Snow Camp | 6 | 4.2% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| County Of Alamance | 3 | 2.1% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Haw River | 3 | 2.1% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| Alamance | 2 | 1.4% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Swepsonville | 2 | 1.4% | Probate (50.0%) |
| Burlington City | 2 | 1.4% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Liberty | 2 | 1.4% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| Oxford | 2 | 1.4% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| New London | 2 | 1.4% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| Green Level | 1 | 0.7% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| High Point | 1 | 0.7% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
Top 15 of 20 municipalities with court filings. Data from 142 filings (4% of total). Municipality names from county assessor records.
Quarterly Filing Volume Trends
Filing trends across 4 comparable quarters show 3,400 tracked filings in Alamance County. Most recent quarter (2026 Q2: 853) was declining vs prior (2026 Q1: 1,458, -41.5%). Lien shows the largest composition shift, declining share from 78.7% to 49.2%.
| Quarter | Total | Lien | Probate | Divorce | Eviction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 436 | 341 (78.2%) | 1 (0.2%) | 71 (16.3%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| 2025 Q4 | 653 | 516 (79.0%) | — | 89 (13.6%) | 26 (4.0%) |
| 2026 Q1 | 1458 | 488 (33.5%) | 597 (40.9%) | 114 (7.8%) | 45 (3.1%) |
| 2026 Q2 | 853 | 649 (76.1%) | 1 (0.1%) | 114 (13.4%) | 62 (7.3%) |
Composition shift: Lien filings are declining share, moving from 78.7% to 49.2% of total filings (-29.5 percentage points).
Only comparable quarters shown (collection ramp-up periods excluded). Filing dates from verified court records. Current partial quarter excluded from trend calculations.
Property Value Distribution
The median property value in distressed filings is $279,534, with the largest concentration (37.2%) in the $300K–$500K range. Lien filings have the highest median value ($305,094) while Probate filings are lowest ($238,914).
| Price range | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50K | 27 | 2.5% | |
| $50K–$100K | 41 | 3.9% | |
| $100K–$150K | 71 | 6.7% | |
| $150K–$200K | 105 | 9.9% | |
| $200K–$300K | 347 | 32.7% | |
| $300K–$500K | 394 | 37.2% | |
| $500K+ | 75 | 7.1% |
Value by case type
| Case type | Median value | Average value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $305,094 | $312,582 | 576 |
| Probate | $238,914 | $267,577 | 219 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $260,482 | $284,511 | 170 |
| Divorce | $293,832 | $297,209 | 61 |
| Guardianship | $254,808 | $308,833 | 19 |
Assessed property values from county assessor records for 1,060 properties (26.7% of total filings). Values reflect tax-assessed amounts, not market price.
Ownership Duration Before Filing
The median ownership duration before a court filing is 5.8 years, with 35.0% of owners holding the property 10+ years (a strong equity signal for investors). Probate cases show the longest tenure (7.3 yr median) vs. Guardianship (3.2 yr).
| Ownership period | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 years | 52 | 25.2% | |
| 2–5 years | 44 | 21.4% | |
| 5–10 years | 38 | 18.4% | |
| 10–20 years | 42 | 20.4% | |
| 20+ years | 30 | 14.6% |
Tenure by case type
| Case type | Median tenure | Average tenure | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probate | 7.3 yr | 10.2 yr | 133 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 5.4 yr | 8.0 yr | 56 |
| Guardianship | 3.2 yr | 6.9 yr | 14 |
Duration calculated from last recorded property sale to court filing date for 206 properties (5.2% of total filings). Longer ownership often correlates with higher equity.
Repeat litigation patterns in Alamance County
Of 3,744 unique property owners in court filings, 147 (3.9%) appear in multiple cases, including 27 with 3 or more filings. The most active repeat filer has 6 cases. Contract cases have the highest repeat rate at 13.3%.
Repeat rate by case type
| Case type | Repeat owners | Total owners | Repeat rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 124 | 2012 | 6.2% |
| Probate | 2 | 657 | 0.3% |
| Divorce | 6 | 424 | 1.4% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 29 | 343 | 8.5% |
| Eviction | 7 | 141 | 5.0% |
| Other | 2 | 55 | 3.6% |
| Personal Property | 2 | 37 | 5.4% |
| Contract | 2 | 15 | 13.3% |
Analysis based on 3,744 unique owner names across court filings. Repeat filers are property owners appearing in 2 or more distinct cases.
Serial distressed properties in Alamance County
Of 771 unique properties in court filings, 70 (9.1%) have multiple filings (averaging 2.2 filings per property). Average time between repeat filings: 5 months. Lien properties have the highest repeat rate at 16.4%.
Serial distress rate by case type
| Case type | Serial properties | Total properties | Serial rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 67 | 408 | 16.4% |
| Probate | 3 | 159 | 1.9% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 11 | 158 | 7.0% |
Analysis based on 771 unique property addresses across court filings. Serial distressed properties have 2 or more distinct case filings at the same address.
Land vs improvement value composition
Across 191 properties with assessed value breakdowns, the median land share is 13.6% (median land value $38,555, median improvement value $221,204). 7 properties (3.7%) are land-dominant (50%+ land value) — potential teardown or vacant-lot targets. Probate cases skew most land-heavy (median 14.2%) while Pre-Foreclosure skews most improvement-heavy (12.5%).
Land share distribution
| Land share bracket | Properties | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10% | 30 | 15.7% |
| 10–20% | 118 | 61.8% |
| 20–30% | 26 | 13.6% |
| 30–50% | 10 | 5.2% |
| 50–70% | 2 | 1.0% |
| Over 70% | 5 | 2.6% |
Land share by case type
| Case type | Filings | Median land % |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | 126 | 14.2% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 52 | 12.5% |
| Guardianship | 13 | 13.3% |
Analysis of 191 properties (4.8% of filings) with assessed land and improvement value breakdowns.
Prior sale value trajectory
Across 100 properties with purchase and assessed value data, the median value change since purchase is +26.6%. 24 properties (24.0%) are underwater (current assessed value below purchase price). Short-hold owners (<5 yr) show a median +9.4% value change vs +77.6% for long-hold (10+ yr). Probate cases have the highest underwater rate (21.2%) while Pre-Foreclosure has the lowest (19.5%).
Value change distribution
| Value change bracket | Properties | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| 50%+ loss | 3 | 3.0% |
| 20–50% loss | 6 | 6.0% |
| 0–20% loss | 15 | 15.0% |
| 0–20% gain | 21 | 21.0% |
| 20–50% gain | 15 | 15.0% |
| 50–100% gain | 21 | 21.0% |
| 100%+ gain | 19 | 19.0% |
Holding period vs value change
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(28 properties)
Value trajectory by case type
| Case type | Filings | Median change | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probate | 52 | +43.6% | 21.2% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 41 | +20.4% | 19.5% |
Analysis of 100 properties (2.5% of filings) with both prior sale price and current assessed value data.
Methodology and data sources
- Court filings are collected directly from Alamance County court records, which are public information.
- Every filing in this dataset has been verified for current owner-of-record. Entity-owned filings (LLCs, trusts, banks) and properties where the named party is not the current owner are excluded.
- Property value figures come from third-party enrichment (28% coverage on this dataset).
- Individual case data, defendant names, and property addresses are not published. Reports show aggregated statistics only.
- The methodology page at /reports/methodology documents data sources, sample sizes, and known limitations in detail.
- This report was generated 2026-08-03 from the live database. Numbers reflect the dataset at that moment.
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