Hancock County, Indiana Court Filings Intelligence
Live court-record analysis of property-related filings (foreclosure, probate, divorce, partition, guardianship). Data sourced direct from Hancock County court dockets. Updated 2026-07-14. See methodology.
- Filing volume cooling (-54.1%) — last 2 complete months (17 filings) vs prior 2 complete months (37 filings). Excludes the current calendar month (in progress).
- Max gross cap rate 8.3% at HUD Fair Market Rent — $17,676/year (2BR FMR × 12) on the $213,250 median estimated market value. Section-8-eligible rent ceiling; real-market rent typically exceeds FMR; excludes operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, management).
- 48.1% of filings are Divorce — the dominant lead category in Hancock County during the observed window.
About Hancock County
Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. The 2020 United States census recorded a population of 79,840. The county seat is Greenfield.
Source: Wikipedia
At a glance
135 verified property-related court filings tracked across 21 months (Jan 2024 to Jan 2101).
#22 of 23 Indiana counties Keystone covers, ranked by total filing volume.
0% of filings involve owners whose mailing address differs from the property address (0 of 135 filings).
$213,250 median estimated property value across the 28 filings with property-enrichment data (21% coverage).
3.2% Indiana unemployment rate (BLS, as of 2026-05). Filings should be read against the local-economy backdrop.
Filing type breakdown
| Filing type | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 65 | 48.1% | |
| Probate | 30 | 22.2% | |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 28 | 20.7% | |
| Guardianship | 10 | 7.4% | |
| Inherited Property | 2 | 1.5% |
Each row is a distinct case verified for current owner-of-record before inclusion.
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Monthly filing activity
| Month | Filings | vs prior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | 14 | ||
| Feb 2024 | 3 | -11 | |
| Mar 2024 | 7 | +4 | |
| Apr 2024 | 5 | -2 | |
| May 2024 | 7 | +2 | |
| Aug 2024 | 2 | -5 | |
| Sep 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| Dec 2024 | 3 | +1 | |
| Feb 2025 | 4 | +1 | |
| Jul 2025 | 5 | +1 | |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | -1 | |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | -3 | |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| Nov 2025 | 9 | +8 | |
| Dec 2025 | 8 | -1 | |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | -7 | |
| Apr 2026 | 16 | +15 | |
| May 2026 | 21 | +5 | |
| Jun 2026 | 16 | -5 | |
| Jul 2026 | 5 | -11 | |
| Jan 2101 | 1 | -4 |
Each row reflects new filings entering the dataset that month, after ownership verification. Most recent month may be partial.
Geographic concentration by ZIP
Top 8 ZIPs in Hancock County account for 27.4% of all tracked filings, showing where distressed real estate activity clusters.
| ZIP | City | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46140 | Greenfield | 17 | 12.6% | |
| 46055 | Mccordsville | 8 | 5.9% | |
| 46229 | Cumberland | 5 | 3.7% | |
| 46163 | New Palestine | 3 | 2.2% | |
| 47384 | Shirley | 1 | 0.7% | |
| 46236 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0.7% | |
| 46040 | Fortville | 1 | 0.7% | |
| 46186 | Wilkinson | 1 | 0.7% |
Based on filings with a parseable property address (27% of Hancock County filings).
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Property value distribution
| Estimated value | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $75k | 1 | 3.6% | |
| $75k - $150k | 4 | 14.3% | |
| $150k - $250k | 13 | 46.4% | |
| $250k - $400k | 6 | 21.4% | |
| $400k+ | 4 | 14.3% |
Source: third-party property enrichment (21% coverage on Hancock County filings). Median $213,250; mean $247,755.
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Day-of-week filing pattern
| Day | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4 | 3.0% | |
| Mon | 15 | 11.1% | |
| Tue | 21 | 15.6% | |
| Wed | 15 | 11.1% | |
| Thu | 23 | 17.0% | |
| Fri | 52 | 38.5% | |
| Sat | 5 | 3.7% |
Filings show some weekend activity, suggesting after-hours electronic filing. Computed for 135 filings with a parseable date.
Building characteristics
Per-property details from third-party property enrichment, aggregated across the 61 filings with characteristic data:
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Median living area | 1,587 sqft |
| Median bedrooms | 3 |
| Median bathrooms | 2.0 |
| Median lot size | 1730.0 acres |
| Owner-occupied (at time of enrichment) | 0.0% |
Housing stock + distress signals
Underlying housing stock and distress indicators across all 33398 Hancock County housing units, from US Census ACS 5-year data. National reference values shown for context.
| Indicator | Hancock County | US average |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy rate (incl. seasonal + for-sale) | 3.4% | 10.5% |
| Share of owner-occupied units carrying a mortgage | 69.2% | 60.8% |
| Pre-1940 housing stock | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached share of housing stock | 84.3% | 61.2% |
| Residents age 65 or older | 17.2% | 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. Hancock County sits within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (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 | $1,118 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,267 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,473 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,907 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,338 |
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 Hancock 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) | 1,212 |
| Year-over-year change (2024 → 2025) | +11.1% |
| Single-family share of permits (2025) | 87.2% |
| Single-family units permitted | 1,057 |
| Multifamily units permitted (2+ units per building) | 155 |
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
Hancock County filings should be read against the broader housing-market backdrop. Indiana state home-price trend and the national mortgage-delinquency rate are the two macro signals most directly relevant to foreclosure exposure.
| Indicator | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana home price index (year-over-year) | +4.3% | 2026-01-01 |
| Indiana home price index (cumulative since 2020) | +64.9% | 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 INSTHPI); Federal Reserve Board, Mortgage Delinquency 30+Day Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages (FRED series DRSFRMACBS). Updated quarterly. Free public data.
Local-market benchmark
Demographics of the ZIPs where filings cluster, weighted by filing count and benchmarked against Census ACS 2023 5-year:
| Indicator | Filing-weighted average |
|---|---|
| Median household income (where filings cluster) | $72,073 |
| Median home value | $188,716 |
| Owner-occupancy rate | 65.9% |
| Renter share of households | 34.1% |
| Median gross rent | $1,141/mo |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates, weighted by Keystone's filing volume across 2 top ZIPs.
Most active foreclosure plaintiffs in Hancock County
Top mortgage holders and servicers named in foreclosure complaints filed in this county. Lender names are normalized to collapse common legal-suffix variants (e.g. "as Trustee for X Trust", "N.A.").
| Plaintiff | Foreclosure filings |
|---|---|
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC | 2 |
| CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC | 2 |
| HSBC BANK USA, N.A. FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE NOMURAHOME EQUITY LOA | 1 |
| TRUIST BANK | 1 |
| ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC S/B/M NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC | 1 |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC | 1 |
Source: plaintiff names extracted from Hancock County foreclosure complaint text. Court records are public information.
Post-filing sale outcomes in Hancock County
What happens to distressed properties after a court filing? By cross-referencing each filing's property with county assessor and deed-transfer records, we track which properties sold, how long the process took, and at what price. This analysis covers 63 filings (46.7% of all 135 filings) where parcel-level tracking is available.
Time from filing to sale
How quickly do distressed properties sell after a court filing is recorded? This distribution shows where post-filing sales cluster.
| Timeframe | Sales | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 days | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 31–90 days | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 91–180 days | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 181–365 days | 3 | 50.0% | |
| Over 1 year | 1 | 16.7% |
Sale rates by filing type
Not all distress types lead to property sales at the same rate. Foreclosures tend to result in eventual sales more often than probate or divorce filings.
| Filing type | Tracked | Sold | Sale rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 22 | 5 | 22.7% |
| Divorce | 29 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Guardianship | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
How sales relate to the filing
Not every post-filing sale is caused by the court case. We classify each sale's relationship to the original filing so investors can focus on the highest-signal outcomes. 83.3% of confirmed sales were directly driven by the filing.
| Attribution | Meaning | Sales | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing-driven | Sale occurred as a direct result of the court filing (e.g., foreclosure auction, probate liquidation) | 5 | 83.3% |
| Pre-existing | Property was already in a sales process before the court filing was recorded | 1 | 16.7% |
Source: county assessor and deed-transfer records cross-referenced with court filings by parcel ID. Sale outcomes tracked for 63 of 135 filings (46.7% parcel coverage). Timing based on 6 sales with valid filing and sale dates. Prices based on 5 sales with recorded sale amounts.
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FEMA flood zone exposure
Are distressed properties concentrated in flood-prone areas? By checking each property's coordinates against FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer, we identify which filings fall in Special Flood Hazard Areas (mandatory flood insurance zones). This analysis covers 62 properties with geocoded locations.
| Zone | Properties | Share |
|---|---|---|
| X | 58 | 93.5% |
| X-500yr | 4 | 6.5% |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), queried by property coordinates. Zones A/AE/AH/AO/V/VE are Special Flood Hazard Areas (1% annual flood chance, mandatory flood insurance). Zone X is minimal risk. 62 properties checked.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 65 | 48.1% | +41.2% |
| Probate | 30 | 22.2% | +0.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 28 | 20.7% | -- |
| Guardianship | 10 | 7.4% | -- |
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 Jun and are lowest in Oct. Filing volume is relatively steady year-round.
| Month | Avg filings | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 | 47% |
| Feb | 3.5 | 22% |
| Mar | 4 | 25% |
| Apr | 10.5 | 66% |
| May | 14 | 88% |
| Jun | 16 | 100% |
| Jul | 5 | 31% |
| Aug | 3 | 19% |
| Sep | 1.5 | 9% |
| Oct | 1 | 6% |
| Nov | 9 | 56% |
| Dec | 5.5 | 34% |
Average filings per calendar month across all observed years. Relative column shows each month as a percentage of the peak month (Jun).
ZIP code distress hotspots
Distress is geographically dispersed across 8 ZIP codes, with no single area dominating.
| ZIP | Area | Filings | Share | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46140 | Greenfield | 17 | 12.6% | $179,700 |
| 46055 | Mccordsville | 8 | 5.9% | $292,000 |
| 46229 | Cumberland | 5 | 3.7% | $215,200 |
| 46163 | New Palestine | 3 | 2.2% | $217,400 |
| 47384 | Shirley | 1 | 0.7% | $63,900 |
| 46236 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0.7% | -- |
| 46040 | Fortville | 1 | 0.7% | -- |
| 46186 | Wilkinson | 1 | 0.7% | -- |
Top 8 of 8 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 % |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 65 | 0.0% |
| Probate | 30 | 0.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 28 | 0.0% |
| Guardianship | 10 | 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
Divorce, Guardianship share is rising. Probate, Pre-Foreclosure share is declining. Low diversity — distress is dominated by one or two case types, suggesting a concentrated driver.
| Case type | Recent share | Earlier share | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 64.7% | 46.0% | +18.7pp (rising) |
| Guardianship | 17.6% | 6.2% | +11.4pp (rising) |
| Probate | 11.8% | 23.0% | -11.2pp (falling) |
| Inherited Property | 5.9% | 0.9% | +5.0pp |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 0.0% | 23.9% | -23.9pp (falling) |
Distress diversity score: 1.45 (Shannon entropy; higher = more diverse distress sources). "Recent" = last 2 complete months; "Earlier" = all prior months.
Property Value Profile
The median assessed value of properties in court filings is $214,200. Divorce filings involve the highest-value properties (median $214,200), while Pre-Foreclosure filings trend lower (median $212,300). The largest segment (57.1%) falls in the $100K - $250K range.
| Value range | Properties | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 | 7.1% |
| $100K - $250K | 16 | 57.1% |
| $250K - $500K | 8 | 28.6% |
| $500K - $1M | 2 | 7.1% |
Value breakdown by case type
| Case type | Median value | Avg value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | $214,200 | $231,138 | 14 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $212,300 | $230,227 | 11 |
Based on county assessor records for 28 properties with court filings (20.7% of total filings). Values are tax-assessed amounts, not market listing prices.
Investment Opportunity Score by ZIP Code
Across 4 ZIP codes with sufficient court filing data, ZIP 46140 (Greenfield) ranks highest with an investment opportunity score of 75/100, driven by high filing volume (17 cases).
| Rank | ZIP Code | Area | Score | Filings | Avg Value | Absentee % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 46140 | Greenfield |
75
|
17 | — | 0% |
| #2 | 46055 | Mccordsville |
52
|
8 | — | 0% |
| #3 | 46229 | Indianapolis |
45
|
5 | — | 0% |
| #4 | 46163 | New Palestine |
25
|
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 135 court filings across 4 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
$6,937,135 in assessed property value is currently tied up in 28 court-filed properties. Divorce filings represent the largest capital pool ($3,235,935 across 14 properties).
Capital at Risk by Filing Type
| Filing Type | Total Value | Properties | Avg Value | High Equity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | $3,235,935 | 14 | $231,138 | -- |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $2,532,500 | 11 | $230,227 | -- |
Based on 28 properties with assessor valuations (20.7% of 135 total filings). Values are county assessor estimates. Equity calculated from estimated value vs outstanding mortgage balance where available.
Market Absorption & Turnover Analysis
135 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 135 active cases.
| Month | New Filings | Resolved | Net | Inflow | Absorption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | 14 | 0 | +14 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2024 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2024 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2024 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 0.0% | |
| May 2024 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2024 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2024 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2024 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2025 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2025 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2025 | 9 | 0 | +9 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2026 | 16 | 0 | +16 | 0.0% | |
| May 2026 | 21 | 0 | +21 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2026 | 16 | 0 | +16 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2026 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2101 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 0.0% |
Resolution by Case Type
| Case Type | Filed | Resolved | Absorption | Avg Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 65 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Probate | 30 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 28 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Guardianship | 10 | 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 135 total filings.
Property Type Distribution
81.0% of distressed properties are classified as Single Family, followed by Duplex/Multi-Family (13.8%).
| Property type | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family | 47 | 81.0% | |
| Duplex/Multi-Family | 8 | 13.8% | |
| Residential | 1 | 1.7% | |
| Condo/Townhouse | 1 | 1.7% | |
| Agricultural | 1 | 1.7% |
Property type by case type
| Case type | Dominant property type | Share | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | Single Family | 70.4% | 27 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | Single Family | 95.2% | 21 |
| Guardianship | Single Family | 100.0% | 6 |
Property classifications from county assessor records for 58 properties (43.0% of total filings). Categories normalized from assessor codes.
Case Aging & Stall Analysis
48 cases (35.6%) have been active for over a year without resolution. 12 filings in the last <30 days represent fresh opportunities.
| Age | Total | Resolved | Still active | Resolution rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <30 days | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 30-90 days | 44 | 0 | 44 | 0.0% |
| 3-6 months | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 6-12 months | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0.0% |
| 1-2 years | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 2+ years | 36 | 0 | 36 | 0.0% |
Resolution speed by case type
| Case type | Total | Resolved | Rate | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 65 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Probate | 30 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 28 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Guardianship | 10 | 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.
Quarterly Filing Volume Trends
Filing trends across 3 comparable quarters show 95 tracked filings in Hancock County.
| Quarter | Total | Divorce | Probate | Pre-Foreclosure | Guardianship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q1 | 24 | 10 (41.7%) | 6 (25.0%) | 5 (20.8%) | 3 (12.5%) |
| 2025 Q4 | 18 | 9 (50.0%) | 5 (27.8%) | 2 (11.1%) | 2 (11.1%) |
| 2026 Q2 | 53 | 32 (60.4%) | 6 (11.3%) | 10 (18.9%) | 3 (5.7%) |
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 $213,250, with the largest concentration (32.1%) in the $200K–$300K range. Pre-Foreclosure filings have the highest median value ($212,300) while Divorce filings are lowest ($206,850).
| Price range | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50K–$100K | 2 | 7.1% | |
| $100K–$150K | 3 | 10.7% | |
| $150K–$200K | 8 | 28.6% | |
| $200K–$300K | 9 | 32.1% | |
| $300K–$500K | 4 | 14.3% | |
| $500K+ | 2 | 7.1% |
Value by case type
| Case type | Median value | Average value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | $206,850 | $231,138 | 14 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $212,300 | $230,227 | 11 |
Assessed property values from county assessor records for 28 properties (20.7% of total filings). Values reflect tax-assessed amounts, not market price.
Ownership Duration Before Filing
The median ownership duration before a court filing is 3.6 years.
| Ownership period | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 years | 6 | 28.6% | |
| 2–5 years | 12 | 57.1% | |
| 5–10 years | 3 | 14.3% |
Tenure by case type
| Case type | Median tenure | Average tenure | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 4.6 yr | 4.0 yr | 13 |
Duration calculated from last recorded property sale to court filing date for 21 properties (15.6% of total filings). Longer ownership often correlates with higher equity.
Repeat litigation patterns in Hancock County
Of 130 unique property owners in court filings, 4 (3.1%) appear in multiple cases, including 1 with 3 or more filings. The most active repeat filer has 3 cases spanning 24 months.
Analysis based on 130 unique owner names across court filings. Repeat filers are property owners appearing in 2 or more distinct cases.
Why these filings are invisible on most public foreclosure sites
The largest public foreclosure-aggregator interfaces surface only post-auction bank-owned properties in Indiana. Pre-foreclosure court filings are not visible to their non-paying users. Keystone tracks the court filing the day it hits the docket, weeks or months before any property reaches the auction stage those aggregators surface.
Methodology and full audit: Court-vs-aggregator coverage gap report.
Methodology and data sources
- Court filings are collected directly from Hancock 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 (21% 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 2026-07-14 from the live database. Numbers reflect the dataset at that moment.
Top cities for filings within Hancock County
Where filings concentrate inside Hancock County, by parsed property city or township.
| City / Township | Filings | Share (of city-parsed filings) |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 17 | 45.9% |
| Mccordsville | 6 | 16.2% |
| Indianapolis | 4 | 10.8% |
| New Palestine | 3 | 8.1% |
| Cumberland | 2 | 5.4% |
Share is computed against filings with a parsed property city (not against total Hancock 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, "Hancock County Indiana Court Filings Intelligence," 2026-07-14, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/hancock-in-court-filings-intelligence · Download data (CSV)