City Report · 2026-10-07
Detroit, MI Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
502 property-related court filings tracked in Detroit (Wayne County). Sourced directly from MI court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 77.5% of filings are Mortgage Foreclosure — the dominant lead category in Detroit.
About Detroit, MI
Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. It is the 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border, with a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 2025 population of 649,095, its first population increase since 1950. The Metro Detroit area, at over 4.4 million people, is the 14th-largest metropolitan area in the nation and second-largest in the Midwest. The county seat of Wayne County, Detroit is
Source: Wikipedia
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage Foreclosure | 389 | 77.5% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 113 | 22.5% |
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Top ZIP codes in Detroit
| ZIP code | Filings |
|---|---|
| 48235 | 67 |
| 48221 | 67 |
| 48219 | 51 |
| 48227 | 46 |
| 48224 | 38 |
Filing volume by month
| Month | Filings |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 99 |
| Jun 2026 | 54 |
| Jul 2026 | 80 |
| Aug 2026 | 57 |
| Sep 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 2026 (partial) | 13 |
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Detroit sits within Wayne County, MI. Full county-level analysis: Wayne County subscription & coverage page.
Frequently asked questions
How many property-related court filings are tracked in Detroit, MI?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 502 property-related court filings in Detroit, sourced directly from Wayne County court dockets. The filings include Mortgage Foreclosure (389), Pre-Foreclosure (113).
What types of court cases does Keystone track in Detroit?+
Court filings tracked in Detroit include: Mortgage Foreclosure (389 filings, 77.5%); Pre-Foreclosure (113 filings, 22.5%). Each filing is sourced from public court dockets on the day it is recorded.
Which Detroit ZIP codes have the most court filings?+
The ZIP codes with the highest filing volume in Detroit are: 48235 (67 filings), 48221 (67 filings), 48219 (51 filings), 48227 (46 filings). These areas show the most court-filing activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
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