Guilford County, North Carolina Court Filings Intelligence
Live court-record analysis of property-related filings (foreclosure, probate, divorce, partition, guardianship). Data sourced direct from Guilford County court dockets. Updated 2026-08-03. See methodology.
- Filing volume holding steady (+4.9%) — last 2 complete months (1744 filings) vs prior 2 complete months (1663 filings). Excludes the current calendar month (in progress).
- Max gross cap rate 5.4% at HUD Fair Market Rent — $15,960/year (2BR FMR × 12) on the $296,200 median estimated market value. Section-8-eligible rent ceiling; real-market rent typically exceeds FMR; excludes operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, management).
- 79.0% of filings are Lien — the dominant lead category in Guilford County during the observed window.
About Guilford County
Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 541,299, making it the third-most populous county in North Carolina. The county seat and largest community is Greensboro. Since 1938, an additional county court has been located in High Point. The county was formed in 1771. Guilford County is included in the Greensboro–High Point, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area.
Source: Wikipedia
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11060 verified property-related court filings tracked across 39 months (Aug 2020 to Aug 2026).
290 typical monthly filing volume.
0% of filings involve owners whose mailing address differs from the property address (0 of 11060 filings).
$296,200 median estimated property value across the 2841 filings with property-enrichment data (26% coverage).
3.5% North Carolina unemployment rate (BLS, as of 2026-05). Filings should be read against the local-economy backdrop.
Filing type breakdown
| Filing type | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9442 | 85.4% | |
| Divorce | 681 | 6.2% | |
| Probate | 598 | 5.4% | |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 296 | 2.7% | |
| Real Estate Dispute | 27 | 0.2% | |
| Guardianship | 16 | 0.1% |
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Monthly filing activity
| Month | Filings | vs prior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | 14 | ||
| Sep 2020 | 24 | +10 | |
| Oct 2020 | 33 | +9 | |
| Nov 2020 | 4 | -29 | |
| Dec 2020 | 4 | 0 | |
| Jan 2021 | 3 | -1 | |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | -2 | |
| Oct 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jan 2024 | 2 | +1 | |
| Feb 2024 | 13 | +11 | |
| Mar 2024 | 4 | -9 | |
| May 2024 | 2 | -2 | |
| Jun 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jul 2024 | 5 | +3 | |
| Aug 2024 | 4 | -1 | |
| Sep 2024 | 2 | -2 | |
| Oct 2024 | 3 | +1 | |
| Nov 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| Dec 2024 | 4 | +1 | |
| Jan 2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| Feb 2025 | 7 | +3 | |
| Mar 2025 | 4 | -3 | |
| Apr 2025 | 18 | +14 | |
| May 2025 | 29 | +11 | |
| Jun 2025 | 33 | +4 | |
| Jul 2025 | 454 | +421 | |
| Aug 2025 | 929 | +475 | |
| Sep 2025 | 1075 | +146 | |
| Oct 2025 | 815 | -260 | |
| Nov 2025 | 754 | -61 | |
| Dec 2025 | 806 | +52 | |
| Jan 2026 | 930 | +124 | |
| Feb 2026 | 765 | -165 | |
| Mar 2026 | 873 | +108 | |
| Apr 2026 | 843 | -30 | |
| May 2026 | 820 | -23 | |
| Jun 2026 | 874 | +54 | |
| Jul 2026 | 870 | -4 | |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | -869 |
Each row reflects new filings entering the dataset that month, after ownership verification. Most recent month may be partial.
Geographic concentration by ZIP
Top 10 ZIPs in Guilford County account for 0.3% of all tracked filings, showing where distressed real estate activity clusters.
| ZIP | City | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27406 | Greensboro | 7 | 0.1% | |
| 27405 | Greensboro | 5 | 0.0% | |
| 27410 | Greensboro | 4 | 0.0% | |
| 27260 | High Point | 3 | 0.0% | |
| 27407 | Greensboro | 3 | 0.0% | |
| 27401 | Greensboro | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 27301 | McLeansville | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 27282 | Jamestown | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 27455 | Greensboro | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 27265 | High Point | 2 | 0.0% |
Based on filings with a parseable property address (0% of Guilford County filings).
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Property value distribution
| Estimated value | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $75k | 37 | 1.3% | |
| $75k - $150k | 165 | 5.8% | |
| $150k - $250k | 770 | 27.1% | |
| $250k - $400k | 1250 | 44.0% | |
| $400k+ | 619 | 21.8% |
Source: third-party property enrichment (26% coverage on Guilford County filings). Median $296,200; mean $325,887.
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Day-of-week filing pattern
| Day | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1482 | 13.4% | |
| Mon | 2469 | 22.4% | |
| Tue | 2330 | 21.1% | |
| Wed | 2154 | 19.5% | |
| Thu | 1808 | 16.4% | |
| Fri | 669 | 6.1% | |
| Sat | 120 | 1.1% |
Filings show some weekend activity, suggesting after-hours electronic filing. Computed for 11032 filings with a parseable date.
Housing stock + distress signals
Underlying housing stock and distress indicators across all 235833 Guilford County housing units, from US Census ACS 5-year data. National reference values shown for context.
| Indicator | Guilford County | US average |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy rate (incl. seasonal + for-sale) | 8.5% | 10.5% |
| Share of owner-occupied units carrying a mortgage | 65.0% | 60.8% |
| Pre-1940 housing stock | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached share of housing stock | 62.7% | 61.2% |
| Residents age 65 or older | 15.6% | 17.3% |
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS 2023 5-year). National reference values are ACS 2022 5-year US totals. Why these matter: vacancy rate is the strongest single proxy for distressed inventory; mortgage-carrying share defines the risk pool exposed to rate environment; pre-1940 stock signals deferred maintenance and renovation opportunity; senior population correlates with probate pipeline depth.
Rent benchmark (HUD Fair Market Rent)
HUD sets Fair Market Rents at the metro area level — the same FMRs apply to every county within the metro. Guilford County sits within the Greensboro-High Point, NC (FY 2026). Used to set Section 8 voucher amounts; investors use it as a defensible rent-estimate floor for buy-to-rent underwriting.
| Unit size | Fair market rent / month |
|---|---|
| Efficiency / studio | $1,159 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,213 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,330 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,703 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,960 |
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents (2026). 40th-percentile gross rent including utilities. Why this matters: Section-8-eligible tenants are a baseline demand floor for rental inventory at these price points; FMR is the official ceiling for voucher-eligible rents.
New construction (market momentum)
Annual building permits filed in Guilford County from the US Census Building Permits Survey. Trend signal on whether new housing demand is accelerating or contracting in this market.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units permitted (2025) | 2,876 |
| Year-over-year change (2024 → 2025) | -25.2% |
| Single-family share of permits (2025) | 60.4% |
| Single-family units permitted | 1,738 |
| Multifamily units permitted (2+ units per building) | 1,138 |
Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, annual cumulative data. Why this matters: permits trending up signals strong demand for new inventory; permits contracting at the same time foreclosure activity rises indicates broader market softening (deals price differently). Multifamily share shows whether the market is densifying or holding to single-family stock.
Macro context: state home prices and national delinquency
Guilford County filings should be read against the broader housing-market backdrop. North Carolina state home-price trend and the national mortgage-delinquency rate are the two macro signals most directly relevant to foreclosure exposure.
| Indicator | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina home price index (year-over-year) | +2.4% | 2026-01-01 |
| North Carolina home price index (cumulative since 2020) | +72.0% | 2026-01-01 |
| National mortgage delinquency rate (30+ day, single-family) | 1.89% | 2026-01-01 |
Sources: Federal Housing Finance Agency state house price indices (FRED series NCSTHPI); Federal Reserve Board, Mortgage Delinquency 30+Day Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages (FRED series DRSFRMACBS). Updated quarterly. Free public data.
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Filing velocity by case type
How each distress category is trending — are foreclosures accelerating while divorces cool, or vice versa? This breakdown is only possible with direct court-record data.
| Case type | Total | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 8739 | 79.0% | +2.2% |
| Divorce | 681 | 6.2% | +17.0% |
| Probate | 581 | 5.3% | +26.9% |
| Eviction | 519 | 4.7% | +11.8% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 285 | 2.6% | -17.9% |
| Contract | 85 | 0.8% | -29.0% |
| Other | 65 | 0.6% | +26.3% |
| Real Estate Dispute | 27 | 0.2% | +133.3% |
| Child Support | 18 | 0.2% | +25.0% |
| Guardianship | 16 | 0.1% | -- |
| Personal Property | 13 | 0.1% | -- |
Trend = recent 2-3 month volume vs prior 2-3 months (current partial month excluded). Positive = accelerating; negative = cooling.
Seasonal filing patterns
Court filings peak in Apr and are lowest in Oct. The 2.0x peak-to-trough ratio suggests strong seasonal patterns — investors who time their outreach around Apr can reach more distressed homeowners.
| Month | Avg filings | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 234.8 | 55% |
| Feb | 261.7 | 61% |
| Mar | 293.7 | 68% |
| Apr | 430.5 | 100% |
| May | 283.7 | 66% |
| Jun | 303 | 70% |
| Jul | 332.5 | 77% |
| Aug | 315.7 | 73% |
| Sep | 367 | 85% |
| Oct | 213 | 49% |
| Nov | 253.7 | 59% |
| Dec | 271.3 | 63% |
Average filings per calendar month across all observed years. Relative column shows each month as a percentage of the peak month (Apr), with a 2.0x peak-to-trough ratio.
ZIP code distress hotspots
Distress is geographically dispersed across 14 ZIP codes, with no single area dominating.
| ZIP | Area | Filings | Share | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27406 | Greensboro | 7 | 0.1% | -- |
| 27405 | Greensboro | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| 27410 | Greensboro | 4 | 0.0% | $148,200 |
| 27260 | High Point | 3 | 0.0% | -- |
| 27407 | Greensboro | 3 | 0.0% | -- |
| 27401 | Greensboro | 2 | 0.0% | $119,500 |
| 27301 | Mcleansville | 2 | 0.0% | -- |
| 27282 | Jamestown | 2 | 0.0% | -- |
| 27455 | Greensboro | 2 | 0.0% | -- |
| 27265 | High Point | 2 | 0.0% | -- |
Top 10 of 14 ZIP codes with filings.
Non-resident owner analysis
Most filings (100%) involve owner-occupied properties. The relatively low absentee rate suggests distress is primarily hitting homeowners, not institutional investors.
| Case type | Total filings | Non-resident % |
|---|---|---|
| Lien | 8739 | 0.0% |
| Divorce | 681 | 0.0% |
| Probate | 598 | 0.0% |
| Eviction | 519 | 0.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 296 | 0.0% |
| Contract | 85 | 0.0% |
| Other | 65 | 0.0% |
| Real Estate Dispute | 27 | 0.0% |
| Child Support | 18 | 0.0% |
| Guardianship | 16 | 0.0% |
| Personal Property | 13 | 0.0% |
Non-resident = owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Could indicate out-of-state landlords, inherited estates, second homes, or in-transition properties.
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Distress composition and shifts
Lien share is rising. Low diversity — distress is dominated by one or two case types, suggesting a concentrated driver.
| Case type | Recent share | Earlier share | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 85.0% | 78.1% | +6.9pp (rising) |
| Divorce | 5.8% | 6.2% | -0.4pp |
| Eviction | 2.9% | 5.0% | -2.1pp |
| Probate | 2.5% | 5.8% | -3.3pp |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9pp |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.5% | +0.5pp |
| Contract | 0.8% | 0.8% | +0.0pp |
| Real Estate Dispute | 0.7% | 0.2% | +0.5pp |
| Personal Property | 0.2% | 0.1% | +0.1pp |
| Custody | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Negligence | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Child Support | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2pp |
| Guardianship | 0.0% | 0.2% | -0.2pp |
Distress diversity score: 0.98 (Shannon entropy; higher = more diverse distress sources). "Recent" = last 2 complete months; "Earlier" = all prior months.
Court Docket Activity
Across 224 tracked cases, the average case has 14 docket entries (median 13). 45.5% of cases are in the "mid-process (6-15 events)" stage. Probate cases are the most court-active at 15.1 events on average. Higher docket activity signals that courts are actively processing the case, which can indicate timeline urgency for investor outreach.
| Activity level | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Early stage (1-5 events) | 22 | 9.8% |
| Mid-process (6-15 events) | 102 | 45.5% |
| Advanced (16+ events) | 100 | 44.6% |
Docket activity by case type
| Case type | Avg. events | Cases tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | 15.1 | 149 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 12.1 | 59 |
| Guardianship | 11.0 | 16 |
Based on 224 cases with docket event tracking from Guilford County court records. Docket entries include filings, hearings, orders, and motions.
Property Value Profile
The median assessed value of properties in court filings is $295,900. Divorce filings involve the highest-value properties (median $346,400), while Other filings trend lower (median $274,800). The largest segment (54.8%) falls in the $250K - $500K range.
| Value range | Properties | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100K | 90 | 3.1% |
| $100K - $250K | 902 | 31.5% |
| $250K - $500K | 1569 | 54.8% |
| $500K - $1M | 275 | 9.6% |
| Over $1M | 25 | 0.9% |
Value breakdown by case type
| Case type | Median value | Avg value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $291,500 | $319,163 | 2470 |
| Probate | $314,100 | $354,891 | 160 |
| Divorce | $346,400 | $374,730 | 115 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $317,100 | $352,135 | 55 |
| Eviction | $288,900 | $306,748 | 25 |
| Contract | $296,400 | $317,817 | 23 |
| Other | $274,800 | $270,417 | 6 |
Based on county assessor records for 2861 properties with court filings (25.9% of total filings). Values are tax-assessed amounts, not market listing prices.
Investment Opportunity Score by ZIP Code
Across 5 ZIP codes with sufficient court filing data, ZIP 27406 (Greensboro) ranks highest with an investment opportunity score of 68/100, driven by high filing volume (7 cases). 2 of 5 scored ZIPs are above the average score of 45.
| Rank | ZIP Code | Area | Score | Filings | Avg Value | Absentee % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 27406 | Greensboro |
68
|
7 | — | 0% |
| #2 | 27405 | Greensboro |
50
|
5 | — | 0% |
| #3 | 27410 | Greensboro |
41
|
4 | — | 0% |
| #4 | 27260 | High Point |
32
|
3 | — | 0% |
| #5 | 27407 | Greensboro |
32
|
3 | — | 0% |
How the score is calculated
The Investment Opportunity Score combines four dimensions from verified court filing data:
- Filing volume (35%): More filings = more potential deals in the area
- Property value (25%): Higher assessed values = larger potential deal sizes
- Absentee owner rate (25%): Absentee owners are more likely to sell at a discount
- Case type diversity (15%): Multiple case types = broader opportunity set
Each dimension is normalized to a 0–100 scale across all scored ZIPs, then weighted and combined. A score of 100 means that ZIP ranks highest across all dimensions. Scores should be compared within the same county or state, not across different markets.
Based on 11060 court filings across 5 ZIP codes. ZIPs with fewer than 3 filings are excluded. Property values from county assessor records. Absentee status from property ownership verification.
Distress Capital Analysis
$926,313,369 in assessed property value is currently tied up in 2861 court-filed properties. Lien filings represent the largest capital pool ($788,333,817 across 2470 properties).
Capital at Risk by Filing Type
| Filing Type | Total Value | Properties | Avg Value | High Equity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $788,333,817 | 2470 | $319,163 | -- |
| Probate | $56,782,552 | 160 | $354,891 | -- |
| Divorce | $43,093,900 | 115 | $374,730 | -- |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $19,367,400 | 55 | $352,135 | -- |
| Eviction | $7,668,700 | 25 | $306,748 | -- |
| Contract | $7,309,800 | 23 | $317,817 | -- |
| Other | $1,622,500 | 6 | $270,417 | -- |
| Child Support | $976,400 | 3 | $325,467 | -- |
Based on 2861 properties with assessor valuations (25.9% of 11060 total filings). Values are county assessor estimates. Equity calculated from estimated value vs outstanding mortgage balance where available.
Market Absorption & Turnover Analysis
11,031 court filings tracked with 0 resolved (0.0% absorption rate). The court system is accumulating cases faster than they resolve, creating a growing backlog of 11,031 active cases.
| Month | New Filings | Resolved | Net | Inflow | Absorption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | 14 | 0 | +14 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2020 | 24 | 0 | +24 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2020 | 33 | 0 | +33 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2020 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2020 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2021 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2022 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2022 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2024 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2024 | 13 | 0 | +13 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2024 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| May 2024 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2024 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2024 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2024 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2024 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2024 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2024 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2024 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2025 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2025 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2025 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2025 | 18 | 0 | +18 | 0.0% | |
| May 2025 | 29 | 0 | +29 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2025 | 33 | 0 | +33 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2025 | 454 | 0 | +454 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2025 | 929 | 0 | +929 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2025 | 1075 | 0 | +1075 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2025 | 815 | 0 | +815 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2025 | 754 | 0 | +754 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | 806 | 0 | +806 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2026 | 930 | 0 | +930 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | 765 | 0 | +765 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2026 | 873 | 0 | +873 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2026 | 843 | 0 | +843 | 0.0% | |
| May 2026 | 820 | 0 | +820 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2026 | 873 | 0 | +873 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2026 | 870 | 0 | +870 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% |
Resolution by Case Type
| Case Type | Filed | Resolved | Absorption | Avg Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 8621 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Divorce | 678 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Probate | 581 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Eviction | 516 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 284 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Other | 190 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Contract | 84 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Real Estate Dispute | 27 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Child Support | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Guardianship | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Personal Property | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
Absorption rate measures the percentage of filed cases that have reached a terminal resolution (judgment, dismissal, settlement, or sale). A low absorption rate indicates a growing backlog of active cases in the court system. Resolution timing based on 0 resolved cases out of 11031 total filings.
Case Aging & Stall Analysis
757 cases (6.9%) have been active for over a year without resolution. 823 filings in the last <30 days represent fresh opportunities.
| Age | Total | Resolved | Still active | Resolution rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <30 days | 823 | 0 | 823 | 0.0% |
| 30-90 days | 1,597 | 0 | 1,597 | 0.0% |
| 3-6 months | 2,540 | 0 | 2,540 | 0.0% |
| 6-12 months | 5,314 | 0 | 5,314 | 0.0% |
| 1-2 years | 645 | 0 | 645 | 0.0% |
| 2+ years | 112 | 0 | 112 | 0.0% |
Resolution speed by case type
| Case type | Total | Resolved | Rate | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 8,621 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Divorce | 678 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Probate | 581 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Eviction | 516 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 284 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Contract | 84 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Other | 64 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Real Estate Dispute | 27 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Child Support | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Guardianship | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Case aging computed from filing date to present for unresolved cases. Resolution classified from court docket entries (judgments, settlements, dismissals, sheriff sales). Cases with a resolution event are removed from the stall count.
Municipality filing concentration in Guilford County
Court filings in Guilford County span 18 municipalities. Greensboro leads with 64 filings (58.7% of total), predominantly Pre-Foreclosure (64.1%). Filing activity is geographically concentrated — the top 3 municipalities account for 80% of all filings.
| Municipality | Filings | Share | Top case type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 64 | 58.7% | Pre-Foreclosure (64.1%) |
| High Point | 17 | 15.6% | Pre-Foreclosure (47.1%) |
| Whitsett | 6 | 5.5% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| Mcleansville | 3 | 2.8% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| Summerfield | 3 | 2.8% | Pre-Foreclosure (66.7%) |
| Jamestown | 2 | 1.8% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| Liberty | 2 | 1.8% | Pre-Foreclosure (50.0%) |
| Kernersville | 2 | 1.8% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Oak Ridge | 1 | 0.9% | Pre-Foreclosure (100.0%) |
| Mebane | 1 | 0.9% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Gaithersburg | 1 | 0.9% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Randleman | 1 | 0.9% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Gibsonville | 1 | 0.9% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Trinity | 1 | 0.9% | Probate (100.0%) |
| Elon | 1 | 0.9% | Probate (100.0%) |
Top 15 of 18 municipalities with court filings. Data from 109 filings (1% of total). Municipality names from county assessor records.
Quarterly Filing Volume Trends
Filing trends across 4 comparable quarters show 9,937 tracked filings in Guilford County. Most recent quarter (2026 Q2: 2,536) was stable vs prior (2026 Q1: 2,568, -1.2%). Divorce shows the largest composition shift, declining share from 8.6% to 4.1%.
| Quarter | Total | Lien | Divorce | Eviction | Probate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 2458 | 1901 (77.3%) | 226 (9.2%) | 206 (8.4%) | 61 (2.5%) |
| 2025 Q4 | 2375 | 1901 (80.0%) | 192 (8.1%) | 130 (5.5%) | 79 (3.3%) |
| 2026 Q1 | 2568 | 2037 (79.3%) | 85 (3.3%) | 69 (2.7%) | 207 (8.1%) |
| 2026 Q2 | 2536 | 2163 (85.3%) | 122 (4.8%) | 92 (3.6%) | 59 (2.3%) |
Composition shift: Divorce filings are declining share, moving from 8.6% to 4.1% of total filings (-4.6 percentage points).
Only comparable quarters shown (collection ramp-up periods excluded). Filing dates from verified court records. Current partial quarter excluded from trend calculations.
Property Value Distribution
The median property value in distressed filings is $295,600, with the largest concentration (37.5%) in the $300K–$500K range. Divorce filings have the highest median value ($346,400) while Other filings are lowest ($271,000).
| Price range | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50K | 34 | 1.2% | |
| $50K–$100K | 58 | 2.0% | |
| $100K–$150K | 132 | 4.6% | |
| $150K–$200K | 294 | 10.3% | |
| $200K–$300K | 971 | 33.9% | |
| $300K–$500K | 1,074 | 37.5% | |
| $500K+ | 300 | 10.5% |
Value by case type
| Case type | Median value | Average value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | $291,000 | $319,043 | 2,462 |
| Probate | $313,900 | $354,890 | 160 |
| Divorce | $346,400 | $374,729 | 115 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $317,100 | $352,134 | 55 |
| Eviction | $288,900 | $306,748 | 25 |
| Contract | $296,400 | $317,817 | 23 |
| Other | $271,000 | $279,906 | 16 |
Assessed property values from county assessor records for 2,863 properties (25.9% of total filings). Values reflect tax-assessed amounts, not market price.
Repeat litigation patterns in Guilford County
Of 10,143 unique property owners in court filings, 571 (5.6%) appear in multiple cases, including 106 with 3 or more filings. The most active repeat filer has 23 cases spanning 6 months. Child Support cases have the highest repeat rate at 18.8%.
Repeat rate by case type
| Case type | Repeat owners | Total owners | Repeat rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lien | 533 | 7927 | 6.7% |
| Divorce | 3 | 678 | 0.4% |
| Probate | 4 | 594 | 0.7% |
| Eviction | 18 | 500 | 3.6% |
| Other | 22 | 177 | 12.4% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 31 | 167 | 18.6% |
| Contract | 8 | 84 | 9.5% |
| Real Estate Dispute | 4 | 25 | 16.0% |
Analysis based on 10,143 unique owner names across court filings. Repeat filers are property owners appearing in 2 or more distinct cases.
Methodology and data sources
- Court filings are collected directly from Guilford County court records, which are public information.
- Every filing in this dataset has been verified for current owner-of-record. Entity-owned filings (LLCs, trusts, banks) and properties where the named party is not the current owner are excluded.
- Property value figures come from third-party enrichment (26% coverage on this dataset).
- Individual case data, defendant names, and property addresses are not published. Reports show aggregated statistics only.
- The methodology page at /reports/methodology documents data sources, sample sizes, and known limitations in detail.
- This report was generated 2026-08-03 from the live database. Numbers reflect the dataset at that moment.
Top cities for filings within Guilford County
Where filings concentrate inside Guilford County, by parsed property city or township.
| City / Township | Filings | Share (of city-parsed filings) |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 17 | 68.0% |
| High Point | 4 | 16.0% |
| Jamestown | 2 | 8.0% |
| Mcleansville | 1 | 4.0% |
| Liberty | 1 | 4.0% |
Share is computed against filings with a parsed property city (not against total Guilford County filings — addresses missing the city portion are excluded from the denominator). Top 5 shown; smaller cities aggregate into the long tail.
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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Guilford County North Carolina Court Filings Intelligence," 2026-08-03, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/guilford-nc-court-filings-intelligence · Download data (CSV)