City Report · 2026-07-05
Elkhart, Indiana Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
97 verified property-related court filings tracked in Elkhart (Elkhart County). Sourced directly from Indiana court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- $177,500 median estimated property value across Elkhart filings with property-enrichment data.
- 44.3% of filings are Divorce — the dominant lead category in Elkhart.
- 16.8% post-filing sale rate — share of Elkhart properties that sold after their court filing.
About Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The population was 53,923 at the 2020 census. The city is located 15 miles (24 km) east of South Bend, Indiana. It is the most populous city in the Elkhart–Goshen metropolitan area, which in turn is part of the South Bend–Elkhart–Mishawaka combined statistical area, in a region commonly known as Michiana.
Source: Wikipedia
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 43 | 44.3% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 30 | 30.9% |
| Probate | 17 | 17.5% |
| Guardianship | 4 | 4.1% |
| Inherited Property | 2 | 2.1% |
| Pre-Probate | 1 | 1.0% |
Top ZIP codes in Elkhart
| ZIP code | Filings |
|---|---|
| 46514 | 47 |
| 46516 | 31 |
| 46517 | 19 |
Filing volume by month
| Month | Filings |
|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 21 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| Jun 2026 | 11 |
Property values in Elkhart
Based on 45 properties with assessed-value data from county tax records.
Post-filing property sales
16.8% of trackable properties in Elkhart (18 of 107) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $185,454. Median time from filing to sale: 282 days. 72% of sales were filing-driven (sold AFTER the court filing).
Go deeper
Elkhart sits within Elkhart County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Elkhart County Court Filings Intelligence Report · Elkhart County subscription & coverage page.
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