Foreclosure Case Outcomes in Pennsylvania
What really happens after a foreclosure filing in Pennsylvania? We tracked 6,935 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 Pennsylvania are resolved:
| Outcome | Cases | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active / Pending | 5,337 | 77.0% | |
| Judgment Entered | 706 | 10.2% | |
| Sheriff Sale Ordered | 515 | 7.4% | |
| Settled / Resolved | 288 | 4.2% | |
| Discontinued | 73 | 1.1% | |
| Default Judgment | 8 | 0.1% | |
| Dismissed | 7 | 0.1% |
Resolution Timeline
How long does foreclosure take in Pennsylvania? Here are the resolution time statistics for cases that have reached a final outcome:
Based on 382 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 4,553 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 Pennsylvania counties:
| County | Filings | Resolved | Sold | Sale Rate | Avg Days | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County | 1,043 | 454 | 46 | 4.4% | 313 | $138,136 |
| Delaware County | 697 | 9 | 29 | 4.2% | 75 | $335,326 |
| Butler County | 516 | 291 | 1 | 0.2% | 263 | $17,231 |
| Lancaster County | 429 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — | $179,601 |
| Dauphin County | 367 | 260 | 46 | 12.5% | 339 | $118,643 |
| Clearfield County | 367 | 212 | 45 | 12.3% | 302 | $19,258 |
| Washington County | 300 | 0 | 13 | 4.3% | — | $382,650 |
| Montgomery County | 279 | 25 | 5 | 1.8% | 51 | $174,578 |
| Chester County | 271 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — | — |
| Lycoming County | 270 | 144 | 46 | 17.0% | 491 | $112,930 |
| Erie County | 227 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — | $105,295 |
| Bucks County | 206 | 38 | 3 | 1.5% | 30 | $27,964 |
| Cumberland County | 200 | 88 | 11 | 5.5% | 94 | $203,195 |
| Lehigh County | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — | — |
| Berks County | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — | $71,800 |
| Philadelphia County | 150 | 0 | 2 | 1.3% | — | $474,650 |
| Schuylkill County | 127 | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | 111 | $138,177 |
| Bradford County | 123 | 0 | 36 | 29.3% | — | — |
| Northampton County | 121 | 3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50 | $57,422 |
| Lackawanna County | 118 | 43 | 0 | 0.0% | 76 | $12,820 |
What This Means for Investors
These outcome statistics reveal the real opportunity window for distressed property investors in Pennsylvania:
- Early access matters. With 6,935 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 4.5% 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Keystone Court Data tracks 6,935 foreclosure filings in Pennsylvania in our archive. Filing volumes vary by county and season.
What percentage of Pennsylvania foreclosure filings result in a property sale?
Approximately 4.5% of tracked Pennsylvania foreclosure filings have resulted in a confirmed property sale based on assessor records.
How long does a foreclosure case take in Pennsylvania?
Based on 382 resolved cases, the average is 264 days.
Related Reports
- Top Foreclosure Counties in Pennsylvania
- How to Find Pre-Foreclosure Leads in Pennsylvania
- National Foreclosure Outcome Research
- Foreclosure Timeline by State
Methodology: Data sourced from Pennsylvania 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 2026-09-21 and are updated as new filings and outcomes are tracked.