How many divorce filings are there in North Carolina?

Keystone Court Data tracks 24,425 divorce filings in North Carolina. Of these, 6,680 have assessor-verified property values.

What is the average property value in North Carolina divorce cases?

The average estimated property value for divorce filings in North Carolina is $355,127. Values range from $100 to $3,172,000.

Why are divorce leads valuable for real estate investors?

Divorce leads represent properties tied to divorce proceedings where one or both parties need to liquidate. These properties are often available below market value because owners are motivated to sell quickly.

How does Keystone track divorce properties in North Carolina?

Keystone monitors court filings across North Carolina counties the day they are filed. Each filing is matched to property records for value, ownership, and sale history data.

What percentage of North Carolina divorce properties actually sell?

Approximately 0.7% of tracked divorce properties in North Carolina have confirmed post-filing sales based on assessor records.

Divorce Property Analysis in North Carolina (2026)

A data-driven look at 24,425 divorce court filings in North Carolina, including property values, ownership patterns, and sale outcomes. Divorce filings represent properties tied to divorce proceedings where one or both parties need to liquidate.

24,425

Total Filings

$355,127

Avg Property Value

27.3%

Value Coverage

0.0%

Absentee Owners

Property Value Distribution

How property values break down across divorce filings in North Carolina:

Under $100K

547 (8%)

$100K-$200K

1,134 (17%)

$200K-$300K

1,570 (24%)

$300K-$500K

2,197 (33%)

$500K+

1,232 (18%)

Based on 6,680 filings with assessor-verified property values.

$305,800

Median Value

$100

Lowest Value

$3,172,000

Highest Value

Property Age Profile

Pre-1960

43 (5%)

1960-1979

111 (14%)

1980-1999

242 (30%)

2000+

417 (51%)

1996

Average Year Built

2000

Median Year Built

Based on 813 filings with known construction dates.

Confirmed Property Sales

170

Properties Sold

0.7%

Sale Rate

136 days

Avg Time to Sale

$414,972

Avg Sale Price

Sales confirmed by cross-referencing county assessor records for ownership transfers after filing.

County-by-County Comparison

How divorce filings break down across North Carolina counties:

County	Filings	Avg Value	Sale Rate	Absentee	Avg Year
Mecklenburg County	3,328	$481,040	0.0%	0.0%	-
Cumberland County	1,495	$273,802	0.7%	0.0%	1991
Wake County	1,295	$573,245	11.4%	0.0%	2000
Forsyth County	827	$327,614	0.0%	0.0%	-
New Hanover County	794	$546,040	0.0%	0.0%	-
Johnston County	786	$347,417	0.5%	0.0%	-
Guilford County	720	$361,107	0.0%	0.0%	-
Rockingham County	657	$205,787	0.0%	0.0%	-
Durham County	628	$455,487	1.1%	0.0%	-
Jones County	612	$123,555	0.0%	0.0%	-
Union County	602	$584,937	0.0%	0.0%	-
Pitt County	541	$246,053	0.0%	0.0%	-
Gaston County	534	$290,564	0.0%	0.0%	-
Iredell County	485	$391,194	0.0%	0.0%	-
Alamance County	464	$283,358	0.2%	0.0%	1974
Davidson County	456	$299,549	0.0%	0.0%	-
Buncombe County	456	$577,559	0.0%	0.0%	-
Catawba County	433	$277,766	0.0%	0.0%	-
Wayne County	426	$202,401	0.0%	0.0%	-
Harnett County	409	$290,891	0.0%	0.0%	-

Monthly Filing Volume

1725

1889

1586

1764

1735

1577

1877

1758

1796

1789

1827

1879

184

Monthly filing volume (last 12 months)

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Data sourced from court filings and county assessor records. Updated 2026-09-08. All numbers reflect the Keystone Court Data archive as of the date shown.