Columbus County, North Carolina Court Filings Intelligence
Live court-record analysis of property-related filings (foreclosure, probate, divorce, partition, guardianship). Data sourced direct from Columbus County court dockets. Updated 2026-08-03. See methodology.
- Filing volume accelerating (+17.7%) — last 3 complete months (259 filings) vs prior 3 complete months (220 filings). Excludes the current calendar month (in progress).
- Max gross cap rate 12.3% at HUD Fair Market Rent — $11,100/year (2BR FMR × 12) on the $90,250 median estimated market value. Section-8-eligible rent ceiling; real-market rent typically exceeds FMR; excludes operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, management).
- 53.6% of filings are Lien — the dominant lead category in Columbus County during the observed window.
About Columbus County
Columbus County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its county seat is Whiteville. At the 2020 census, the population was 50,623.
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1283 verified property-related court filings tracked across 43 months (Sep 2020 to Jul 2026).
0% of filings involve owners whose mailing address differs from the property address (3 of 1283 filings).
$90,250 median estimated property value across the 56 filings with property-enrichment data (4% 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 | 753 | 58.7% | |
| Probate | 293 | 22.8% | |
| Divorce | 126 | 9.8% | |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 110 | 8.6% | |
| Real Estate Dispute | 1 | 0.1% |
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Monthly filing activity
| Month | Filings | vs prior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | 4 | ||
| Oct 2020 | 5 | +1 | |
| Mar 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| Apr 2023 | 11 | +6 | |
| May 2023 | 6 | -5 | |
| Jun 2023 | 7 | +1 | |
| Jul 2023 | 7 | 0 | |
| Aug 2023 | 15 | +8 | |
| Sep 2023 | 9 | -6 | |
| Oct 2023 | 10 | +1 | |
| Nov 2023 | 14 | +4 | |
| Dec 2023 | 11 | -3 | |
| Jan 2024 | 8 | -3 | |
| Feb 2024 | 7 | -1 | |
| Mar 2024 | 12 | +5 | |
| Apr 2024 | 10 | -2 | |
| May 2024 | 13 | +3 | |
| Jun 2024 | 12 | -1 | |
| Jul 2024 | 8 | -4 | |
| Aug 2024 | 12 | +4 | |
| Sep 2024 | 10 | -2 | |
| Oct 2024 | 4 | -6 | |
| Nov 2024 | 2 | -2 | |
| Dec 2024 | 10 | +8 | |
| Jan 2025 | 8 | -2 | |
| Feb 2025 | 10 | +2 | |
| Mar 2025 | 6 | -4 | |
| Apr 2025 | 5 | -1 | |
| May 2025 | 24 | +19 | |
| Jun 2025 | 9 | -15 | |
| Jul 2025 | 31 | +22 | |
| Aug 2025 | 53 | +22 | |
| Sep 2025 | 126 | +73 | |
| Oct 2025 | 119 | -7 | |
| Nov 2025 | 75 | -44 | |
| Dec 2025 | 52 | -23 | |
| Jan 2026 | 70 | +18 | |
| Feb 2026 | 76 | +6 | |
| Mar 2026 | 71 | -5 | |
| Apr 2026 | 73 | +2 | |
| May 2026 | 74 | +1 | |
| Jun 2026 | 97 | +23 | |
| Jul 2026 | 88 | -9 |
Each row reflects new filings entering the dataset that month, after ownership verification. Most recent month may be partial.
Geographic concentration by ZIP
Top 5 ZIPs in Columbus County account for 0.9% of all tracked filings, showing where distressed real estate activity clusters.
| ZIP | City | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28472 | W. Calhoun St. Whiteville | 5 | 0.4% | |
| 28463 | TABOR CITY | 3 | 0.2% | |
| 28442 | 1 | 0.1% | ||
| 28433 | CLARKTON | 1 | 0.1% | |
| 28431 | 1 | 0.1% |
Based on filings with a parseable property address (1% of Columbus County filings).
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Property value distribution
| Estimated value | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $75k | 18 | 32.1% | |
| $75k - $150k | 24 | 42.9% | |
| $150k - $250k | 10 | 17.9% | |
| $250k - $400k | 2 | 3.6% | |
| $400k+ | 2 | 3.6% |
Source: third-party property enrichment (4% coverage on Columbus County filings). Median $90,250; mean $121,559.
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Day-of-week filing pattern
| Day | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 97 | 7.6% | |
| Mon | 163 | 12.7% | |
| Tue | 262 | 20.5% | |
| Wed | 198 | 15.5% | |
| Thu | 516 | 40.3% | |
| Fri | 43 | 3.4% | |
| Sat | 0 | 0.0% |
Filings show some weekend activity, suggesting after-hours electronic filing. Computed for 1279 filings with a parseable date.
Housing stock + distress signals
Underlying housing stock and distress indicators across all 23560 Columbus County housing units, from US Census ACS 5-year data. National reference values shown for context.
| Indicator | Columbus County | US average |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy rate (incl. seasonal + for-sale) | 18.4% | 10.5% |
| Share of owner-occupied units carrying a mortgage | 40.5% | 60.8% |
| Pre-1940 housing stock | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached share of housing stock | 62.8% | 61.2% |
| Residents age 65 or older | 20.4% | 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. Columbus County sits within the Columbus County, 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 | $718 |
| 1-bedroom | $722 |
| 2-bedroom | $925 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,109 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,225 |
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 Columbus 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) | 55 |
| Year-over-year change (2024 → 2025) | +0.0% |
| Single-family share of permits (2025) | 100.0% |
| Single-family units permitted | 55 |
| Multifamily units permitted (2+ units per building) | 0 |
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
Columbus 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 Columbus 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 208 filings (16.2% of all 1283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probate | 293 | 3 | 1.0% |
| Lien | 688 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Divorce | 126 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 110 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Eviction | 54 | 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. 50.0% of confirmed sales were directly driven by the filing.
| Attribution | Meaning | Sales | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing-driven | Sale occurred as a direct result of the court filing (e.g., foreclosure auction, probate liquidation) | 2 | 50.0% |
| Concurrent | Sale recorded around the same time as the filing — likely related but not proven causal | 2 | 50.0% |
Source: county assessor and deed-transfer records cross-referenced with court filings by parcel ID. Sale outcomes tracked for 208 of 1283 filings (16.2% parcel coverage).
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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 | 688 | 53.6% | +57.6% |
| Probate | 292 | 22.8% | -16.7% |
| Divorce | 126 | 9.8% | -54.8% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 107 | 8.3% | +120.0% |
| Eviction | 54 | 4.2% | -21.1% |
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 Sep and are lowest in Mar. The 1.6x peak-to-trough ratio suggests strong seasonal patterns — investors who time their outreach around Sep can reach more distressed homeowners.
| Month | Avg filings | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.7 | 77% |
| Feb | 31 | 83% |
| Mar | 23.5 | 63% |
| Apr | 24.8 | 67% |
| May | 29.2 | 78% |
| Jun | 31.2 | 84% |
| Jul | 33.5 | 90% |
| Aug | 26.7 | 72% |
| Sep | 37.2 | 100% |
| Oct | 34.5 | 93% |
| Nov | 30.3 | 81% |
| Dec | 24.3 | 65% |
Average filings per calendar month across all observed years. Relative column shows each month as a percentage of the peak month (Sep), with a 1.6x peak-to-trough ratio.
ZIP code distress hotspots
Distress is geographically dispersed across 5 ZIP codes, with no single area dominating.
| ZIP | Area | Filings | Share | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28472 | W. Calhoun St. Whiteville | 5 | 0.4% | $143,250 |
| 28463 | Tabor City | 3 | 0.2% | $45,000 |
| 28442 | 1 | 0.1% | $228,000 | |
| 28433 | Clarkton | 1 | 0.1% | -- |
| 28431 | 1 | 0.1% | -- |
Top 5 of 5 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 | 688 | 0.0% |
| Probate | 293 | 0.0% |
| Divorce | 126 | 0.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 110 | 2.7% |
| Eviction | 54 | 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. 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 | 79.5% | 49.5% | +30.0pp (rising) |
| Divorce | 8.6% | 10.1% | -1.5pp |
| Probate | 7.0% | 25.5% | -18.5pp (falling) |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 4.3% | 9.0% | -4.7pp |
| Contract | 0.5% | 0.2% | +0.3pp |
| Personal Property | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.4pp |
| Child Support | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Eviction | 0.0% | 4.9% | -4.9pp |
| Real Estate Dispute | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3pp |
Distress diversity score: 1.07 (Shannon entropy; higher = more diverse distress sources). "Recent" = last 2 complete months; "Earlier" = all prior months.
Property Value Profile
The median assessed value of properties in court filings is $66,500. Pre-Foreclosure filings involve the highest-value properties (median $88,000), while Divorce filings trend lower (median $34,000). The largest segment (74.4%) falls in the Under $100K range.
| Value range | Properties | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100K | 67 | 74.4% |
| $100K - $250K | 19 | 21.1% |
| $250K - $500K | 4 | 4.4% |
Value breakdown by case type
| Case type | Median value | Avg value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $73,000 | $80,631 | 61 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $88,000 | $86,000 | 12 |
| Probate | $65,000 | $96,533 | 9 |
| Divorce | $34,000 | $36,750 | 6 |
Based on county assessor records for 90 properties with court filings (7.0% of total filings). Values are tax-assessed amounts, not market listing prices.
Distress Capital Analysis
$7,239,800 in assessed property value is currently tied up in 90 court-filed properties. Lien filings represent the largest capital pool ($4,918,500 across 61 properties).
Capital at Risk by Filing Type
| Filing Type | Total Value | Properties | Avg Value | High Equity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $4,918,500 | 61 | $80,631 | -- |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $1,032,000 | 12 | $86,000 | -- |
| Probate | $868,800 | 9 | $96,533 | -- |
| Divorce | $220,500 | 6 | $36,750 | -- |
Based on 90 properties with assessor valuations (7.0% of 1283 total filings). Values are county assessor estimates. Equity calculated from estimated value vs outstanding mortgage balance where available.
Market Absorption & Turnover Analysis
1,274 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 1,274 active cases.
| Month | New Filings | Resolved | Net | Inflow | Absorption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2020 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2023 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2023 | 11 | 0 | +11 | 0.0% | |
| May 2023 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2023 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2023 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2023 | 15 | 0 | +15 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2023 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2023 | 10 | 0 | +10 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2023 | 14 | 0 | +14 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2023 | 11 | 0 | +11 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2024 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2024 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2024 | 12 | 0 | +12 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2024 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 0.0% | |
| May 2024 | 13 | 0 | +13 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2024 | 12 | 0 | +12 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2024 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2024 | 12 | 0 | +12 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2024 | 10 | 0 | +10 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2024 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2024 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2024 | 10 | 0 | +10 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2025 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2025 | 10 | 0 | +10 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2025 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2025 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 0.0% | |
| May 2025 | 24 | 0 | +24 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2025 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2025 | 30 | 0 | +30 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2025 | 53 | 0 | +53 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2025 | 126 | 0 | +126 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2025 | 119 | 0 | +119 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2025 | 74 | 0 | +74 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | 52 | 0 | +52 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2026 | 70 | 0 | +70 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | 76 | 0 | +76 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2026 | 71 | 0 | +71 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2026 | 73 | 0 | +73 | 0.0% | |
| May 2026 | 74 | 0 | +74 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2026 | 97 | 0 | +97 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2026 | 88 | 0 | +88 | 0.0% |
Resolution by Case Type
| Case Type | Filed | Resolved | Absorption | Avg Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 683 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Probate | 292 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Divorce | 126 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 102 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Eviction | 54 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Other | 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 1274 total filings.
Case Aging & Stall Analysis
302 cases (23.7%) have been active for over a year without resolution. 85 filings in the last <30 days represent fresh opportunities.
| Age | Total | Resolved | Still active | Resolution rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <30 days | 85 | 0 | 85 | 0.0% |
| 30-90 days | 156 | 0 | 156 | 0.0% |
| 3-6 months | 227 | 0 | 227 | 0.0% |
| 6-12 months | 504 | 0 | 504 | 0.0% |
| 1-2 years | 130 | 0 | 130 | 0.0% |
| 2+ years | 172 | 0 | 172 | 0.0% |
Resolution speed by case type
| Case type | Total | Resolved | Rate | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 683 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Probate | 292 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Divorce | 126 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 102 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Eviction | 54 | 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.
Quarterly Filing Volume Trends
Filing trends across 13 comparable quarters show 1,172 tracked filings in Columbus County. Lien shows the largest composition shift, growing share from 0.0% to 62.2%.
| Quarter | Total | Lien | Probate | Divorce | Pre-Foreclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q2 | 24 | — | 17 (70.8%) | — | 7 (29.2%) |
| 2023 Q3 | 31 | — | 26 (83.9%) | — | 5 (16.1%) |
| 2023 Q4 | 35 | — | 25 (71.4%) | — | 10 (28.6%) |
| 2024 Q1 | 26 | — | 21 (80.8%) | — | 5 (19.2%) |
| 2024 Q2 | 34 | — | 28 (82.4%) | — | 6 (17.6%) |
| 2024 Q3 | 30 | — | 20 (66.7%) | — | 10 (33.3%) |
| 2024 Q4 | 15 | — | 10 (66.7%) | — | 5 (33.3%) |
| 2025 Q1 | 24 | — | 20 (83.3%) | — | 4 (16.7%) |
| 2025 Q2 | 38 | — | 30 (78.9%) | — | 8 (21.1%) |
| 2025 Q3 | 209 | 139 (66.5%) | 22 (10.5%) | 25 (12.0%) | 7 (3.3%) |
| 2025 Q4 | 245 | 172 (70.2%) | 20 (8.2%) | 25 (10.2%) | 4 (1.6%) |
| 2026 Q1 | 217 | 109 (50.2%) | 26 (12.0%) | 52 (24.0%) | 7 (3.2%) |
| 2026 Q2 | 244 | 197 (80.7%) | 16 (6.6%) | 21 (8.6%) | 8 (3.3%) |
Composition shift: Lien filings are growing share, moving from 0.0% to 62.2% of total filings (+62.2 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 $60,000, with the largest concentration (49.5%) in the Under $50K range. Pre-Foreclosure filings have the highest median value ($66,500) while Probate filings are lowest ($65,000).
| Price range | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50K | 49 | 49.5% | |
| $50K–$100K | 27 | 27.3% | |
| $100K–$150K | 9 | 9.1% | |
| $150K–$200K | 6 | 6.1% | |
| $200K–$300K | 4 | 4.0% | |
| $300K–$500K | 4 | 4.0% |
Value by case type
| Case type | Median value | Average value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $66,000 | $72,566 | 68 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $66,500 | $86,000 | 12 |
| Probate | $65,000 | $79,300 | 11 |
Assessed property values from county assessor records for 99 properties (7.7% of total filings). Values reflect tax-assessed amounts, not market price.
Repeat litigation patterns in Columbus County
Of 1,115 unique property owners in court filings, 66 (5.9%) appear in multiple cases, including 14 with 3 or more filings. The most active repeat filer has 10 cases. Pre-Foreclosure cases have the highest repeat rate at 25.5%.
Repeat rate by case type
| Case type | Repeat owners | Total owners | Repeat rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 54 | 583 | 9.3% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 12 | 47 | 25.5% |
Analysis based on 1,115 unique owner names across court filings. Repeat filers are property owners appearing in 2 or more distinct cases.
Serial distressed properties in Columbus County
Of 109 unique properties in court filings, 10 (9.2%) have multiple filings (averaging 3.0 filings per property). Average time between repeat filings: 3 months. Lien properties have the highest repeat rate at 15.0%.
Serial distress rate by case type
| Case type | Serial properties | Total properties | Serial rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 9 | 60 | 15.0% |
Analysis based on 109 unique property addresses across court filings. Serial distressed properties have 2 or more distinct case filings at the same address.
Methodology and data sources
- Court filings are collected directly from Columbus 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 (4% 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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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Columbus County North Carolina Court Filings Intelligence," 2026-08-03, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/columbus-nc-court-filings-intelligence · Download data (CSV)