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City Report · 2026-09-25

Charlotte, North Carolina Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data

728 property-related court filings tracked in Charlotte (Mecklenburg County). Sourced directly from North Carolina court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases โ€” the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.

Investor takeaway

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. With a population of 874,579 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., seventh-most populous city in the South, and second-most populous city in the Southeast. The Charlotte metropolitan area, with an estimated 2.88 million residents, is the 21st-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of an 18-county combined statistical area with an estimated population of 3.47 million as of 2024. It is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.

Source: Wikipedia

Filing type breakdown

Lead type Filings Share
Lien56582.5%
Divorce507.3%
Eviction507.3%
Pre-Foreclosure162.3%
Contract30.4%
Other10.1%

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Top ZIP codes in Charlotte

ZIP codeFilings
28215157
28269131
28214116
2826268
2821647

Filing volume by month

MonthFilings
Apr 202636
May 202650
Jun 202650
Jul 202655
Aug 202615
Sep 2026 (partial)6

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Charlotte sits within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Full county-level analysis: Mecklenburg County Court Filings Intelligence Report ยท Mecklenburg County subscription & coverage page.

Frequently asked questions

How many property-related court filings are tracked in Charlotte, North Carolina?+

Keystone Court Data tracks 728 property-related court filings in Charlotte, sourced directly from Mecklenburg County court dockets. The filings include Lien (565), Divorce (50), Eviction (50).

What types of court cases does Keystone track in Charlotte?+

Court filings tracked in Charlotte include: Lien (565 filings, 82.5%); Divorce (50 filings, 7.3%); Eviction (50 filings, 7.3%); Pre-Foreclosure (16 filings, 2.3%); Contract (3 filings, 0.4%). Each filing is sourced from public court dockets on the day it is recorded.

What is the typical property value in Charlotte court filings?+

The median estimated property value across Charlotte court filings with property-enrichment data is $351,750. Values are sourced from county tax assessor records.

Which Charlotte ZIP codes have the most court filings?+

The ZIP codes with the highest filing volume in Charlotte are: 28215 (157 filings), 28269 (131 filings), 28214 (116 filings), 28262 (68 filings). These areas show the most court-filing activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.

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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Charlotte, North Carolina Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-09-25, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/charlotte-nc-foreclosure-data