Foreclosure Case Outcomes in New Jersey
What really happens after a foreclosure filing in New Jersey? We tracked 173,056 real court filings to find out — how many result in judgment, how many get dismissed, how many properties actually sell, and how long the process takes.
Case Outcome Distribution
How foreclosure cases in New Jersey are resolved:
| Outcome | Cases | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active / Pending | 169,872 | 98.2% | |
| Sheriff Sale Ordered | 2,397 | 1.4% | |
| Judgment Entered | 601 | 0.3% | |
| Settled / Resolved | 108 | 0.1% | |
| Dismissed | 77 | 0.0% |
Resolution Timeline
How long does foreclosure take in New Jersey? Here are the resolution time statistics for cases that have reached a final outcome:
Based on 494 resolved cases with tracked resolution dates.
Confirmed Property Sales
Sales confirmed by cross-referencing county assessor records for ownership transfers after filing.
Property Values at Time of Filing
Based on 8,023 filings with assessed property values from county records.
Monthly Filing Trends
Monthly filing volume (last 12 months)
County-by-County Breakdown
How foreclosure case outcomes compare across New Jersey counties:
| County | Filings | Resolved | Sold | Sale Rate | Avg Days | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | 34,756 | 1409 | 269 | 0.8% | 443 | $294,662 |
| Ocean County | 33,262 | 100 | 2680 | 8.1% | 472 | $740,508 |
| Middlesex County | 27,765 | 143 | 856 | 3.1% | 320 | $828,692 |
| Bergen County | 27,037 | 1245 | 565 | 2.1% | 451 | $710,735 |
| Mercer County | 20,810 | 1 | 298 | 1.4% | — | $300,980 |
| Cape May County | 8,948 | 21 | 131 | 1.5% | — | $545,713 |
| Morris County | 5,456 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | — | — |
| Salem County | 3,972 | 7 | 5 | 0.1% | — | — |
| Monmouth County | 3,160 | 250 | 277 | 8.8% | 273 | $739,454 |
| Camden County | 2,513 | 0 | 164 | 6.5% | — | — |
| Burlington County | 1,410 | 8 | 81 | 5.7% | 48 | — |
| Passaic County | 1,019 | 0 | 8 | 0.8% | — | — |
| Essex County | 836 | 0 | 17 | 2.0% | — | $601,477 |
| Sussex County | 646 | 0 | 70 | 10.8% | — | — |
| Union County | 435 | 0 | 10 | 2.3% | — | $567,400 |
| Gloucester County | 386 | 0 | 13 | 3.4% | — | — |
| Hudson County | 240 | 0 | 7 | 2.9% | — | — |
| Cumberland County | 183 | 0 | 4 | 2.2% | — | — |
| Hunterdon County | 80 | 0 | 3 | 3.8% | — | — |
| Somerset County | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — | — |
What This Means for Investors
These outcome statistics reveal the real opportunity window for distressed property investors in New Jersey:
- Early access matters. With 173,056 filings tracked, getting notified the day a case is filed gives you months of lead time before any resolution.
- Not every filing leads to sale. Only 3.2% of tracked cases resulted in a confirmed property sale. Many are resolved through reinstatement or loan modification — but owners in those cases may still be motivated to sell privately.
- County variation is real. Filing volumes and outcomes vary significantly across New Jersey counties. Some markets have far more opportunity than others.
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Start Your Free TrialFrequently Asked Questions
How many foreclosure cases are filed in New Jersey?
Keystone Court Data tracks 173,056 foreclosure filings in New Jersey in our archive. Filing volumes vary by county and season.
What percentage of New Jersey foreclosure filings result in a property sale?
Approximately 3.2% of tracked New Jersey foreclosure filings have resulted in a confirmed property sale based on assessor records.
How long does a foreclosure case take in New Jersey?
Based on 494 resolved cases, the average is 420 days.
Related Reports
- Top Foreclosure Counties in New Jersey
- How to Find Pre-Foreclosure Leads in New Jersey
- National Foreclosure Outcome Research
- Foreclosure Timeline by State
Methodology: Data sourced from New Jersey court records via public case-management systems. Case outcomes derived from docket event analysis. Property sales confirmed by cross-referencing county assessor ownership transfer records. All statistics reflect our current archive as of 2026-10-09 and are updated as new filings and outcomes are tracked.