Foreclosure Outcome & Resolution Data: What Really Happens to Distressed Properties
Primary research from 28,514 court filings across 4 states and 98 counties. Updated 2026-07-05.
How Long Does Foreclosure Take?
Average days from filing to case resolution, based on 492 resolved cases with recorded timelines.
| State | Case Type | Avg. Days | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | Divorce | 53 days | 109 |
| Indiana | Pre-foreclosure | 54 days | 63 |
| Pennsylvania | Equity Division Sale | 124 days | 183 |
| Pennsylvania | High Urgency Pre-Foreclosure | 81 days | 94 |
| Pennsylvania | Tired Landlord | 54 days | 29 |
| Pennsylvania | Title Clearance Play | 66 days | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | Distressed Heir | 94 days | 6 |
Only case types with 5+ resolved cases shown. Days measured from filing date to resolution event.
Case Outcome Distribution
How foreclosure and distressed-property cases resolve, by state. Only states with 10+ resolved cases shown.
Indiana — 177 Resolved Cases
| Outcome | Count | Share | Avg. Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judgment Entered | 77 | 43.5% | 63 days |
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| Settled / Agreed Order | 45 | 25.4% | 40 days |
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| Dismissed | 39 | 22.0% | 34 days |
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| Sheriff Sale Ordered | 10 | 5.6% | 90 days |
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| Default Judgment | 6 | 3.4% | 84 days |
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Pennsylvania — 5,063 Resolved Cases
| Outcome | Count | Share | Avg. Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judgment Entered | 4,163 | 82.2% | 118 days |
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| Settled / Agreed Order | 431 | 8.5% | 66 days |
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| Sheriff Sale Ordered | 397 | 7.8% | 77 days |
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| Discontinued | 51 | 1.0% | 52 days |
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| Dismissed | 15 | 0.3% | 48 days |
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| Default Judgment | 6 | 0.1% | 58 days |
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Confirmed Property Sales
Of 28,514 tracked filings, 695 (2.4%) resulted in a confirmed property sale detected through assessor records.
| State | Sales | Avg. Price | Avg. Days to Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 577 | $252,668 | 274 days |
| Pennsylvania | 107 | $150,111 | 102 days |
| North Carolina | 8 | — | 56 days |
| New Jersey | 3 | $5,075 | 4 days |
Sales detected by comparing assessor records before and after filing. Only states with 3+ confirmed sales shown. Days measured from filing date to sale close date.
Property Values at Time of Filing
Assessed property values for properties involved in distressed-property court filings.
| State | Avg. Value | Min | Max | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $118,042 | $10,010 | $3,167,200 | 7,564 |
| Indiana | $239,190 | $10,100 | $4,893,200 | 7,461 |
| North Carolina | $442,551 | $10,200 | $4,507,690 | 2,174 |
| New Jersey | $462,467 | $10,100 | $3,961,500 | 1,593 |
Monthly Filing Volume Trends
New court filings per month across covered states.
| Month | Florida | Indiana | North Carolina | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 200 | 0 |
| 2026-01 | 0 | 1,828 | 3,662 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| 2026-02 | 0 | 783 | 70 | 84 | 56 | 0 |
| 2026-03 | 5 | 595 | 5 | 402 | 76 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 10 | 835 | 13 | 379 | 801 | 10 |
| 2026-05 | 0 | 1,506 | 117 | 426 | 1,195 | 0 |
| 2026-06 | 0 | 1,794 | 3 | 488 | 895 | 0 |
| 2026-07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 106 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does foreclosure take on average?
Based on our analysis of 5,251 resolved court cases, the average time from filing to resolution varies significantly by state and outcome type. In Indiana, the median is approximately 54 days. In Pennsylvania, cases average 102 days to resolve. Sheriff sales take longer (77-90 days) while dismissals resolve fastest (34-48 days).
What percentage of foreclosure cases result in a property sale?
From our dataset of 28,514 tracked filings, 695 (2.4%) resulted in a confirmed property sale. The majority of cases resolve through judgment or settlement before reaching auction.
What is the average sale price of foreclosed properties?
Across all confirmed sales in our dataset, the average sale price is $235,614. Prices vary significantly by state and property type.
How is this data collected?
Keystone Court Data monitors public court filings daily across multiple states, then tracks each case through resolution using docket events, assessor records, and public sale registries. All data comes from official public records.
Methodology
This research is based on 28,514 public court filings collected daily from official court record systems across 4 states. Data spans from 2022-01-01 to 2026-07-02.
- Filing collection: Automated daily monitoring of public court dockets for property-related case types (pre-foreclosure, divorce, probate, guardianship, estate, partition, tax sale).
- Outcome classification: Docket events are parsed to detect case resolution (judgment, settlement, dismissal, sheriff sale, discontinuance).
- Sale detection: Property assessor records are re-checked periodically to detect ownership transfers and sale prices after filing.
- Property values: Assessed values from county tax assessor GIS systems at time of filing.
- Minimum sample: Statistics are only shown when backed by 25+ data points to ensure reliability.
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