City Report · 2026-09-18
Indianapolis, Indiana Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
23489 property-related court filings tracked in Indianapolis (Marion County). Sourced directly from Indiana court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 95.3% off-site owners — share of Indianapolis filings where the owner's mailing address differs from the property.
- $247,000 median estimated property value across Indianapolis filings with property-enrichment data.
- 43.6% of filings are Divorce — the dominant lead category in Indianapolis.
- 93-day median case resolution time — cases move at a moderate pace in Indianapolis.
- 7.4% post-filing sale rate — share of Indianapolis properties that sold after their court filing.
About Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County. Indianapolis is situated in the state's central till plain region along the west fork of the White River. The city's official slogan, "Crossroads of America", reflects its historic importance as a transportation hub and its relative proximity to other major North American markets.
Source: Wikipedia
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 10233 | 43.6% |
| Probate | 5344 | 22.8% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 3674 | 15.6% |
| Partition | 2490 | 10.6% |
| Guardianship | 1738 | 7.4% |
| Inherited Property | 8 | 0.0% |
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Top ZIP codes in Indianapolis
| ZIP code | Filings |
|---|---|
| 46237 | 1216 |
| 46239 | 1135 |
| 46203 | 1119 |
| 46201 | 1108 |
| 46227 | 1039 |
Filing volume by month
| Month | Filings |
|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 322 |
| Apr 2026 | 380 |
| May 2026 | 506 |
| Jun 2026 | 492 |
| Jul 2026 | 407 |
| Aug 2026 | 306 |
Property values in Indianapolis
Based on 913 properties with assessed-value data from county tax records.
Case outcomes in Indianapolis
54.9% of tracked cases (510 of 929) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 93 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 351 |
| Dismissed | 83 |
| Settled / consent order | 56 |
| Sheriff sale | 20 |
Post-filing property sales
7.4% of trackable properties in Indianapolis (71 of 963) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $282,500. Median time from filing to sale: 152 days. 38% of sales were filing-driven (sold AFTER the court filing).
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Indianapolis sits within Marion County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Marion County Court Filings Intelligence Report · Marion County subscription & coverage page.
Frequently asked questions
How many property-related court filings are tracked in Indianapolis, Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 23,489 property-related court filings in Indianapolis, sourced directly from Marion County court dockets. The filings include Divorce (10233), Probate (5344), Pre-Foreclosure (3674).
What types of court cases does Keystone track in Indianapolis?+
Court filings tracked in Indianapolis include: Divorce (10233 filings, 43.6%); Probate (5344 filings, 22.8%); Pre-Foreclosure (3674 filings, 15.6%); Partition (2490 filings, 10.6%); Guardianship (1738 filings, 7.4%). Each filing is sourced from public court dockets on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in Indianapolis court filings?+
The median estimated property value across Indianapolis court filings with property-enrichment data is $247,000. The middle 50% of properties range from $173,800 to $322,770 in assessed value. Values are sourced from county tax assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in Indianapolis?+
Court cases in Indianapolis resolve in a median of 93 days, moving at a moderate pace. 54.9% of tracked cases (510 of 929) have reached a resolution.
Do properties sell after a court filing in Indianapolis?+
Yes. 7.4% of trackable properties in Indianapolis (71 of 963) have recorded a sale after their court filing. The median post-filing sale price is $282,500. Sales occur a median of 152 days after the court filing.
Which Indianapolis ZIP codes have the most court filings?+
The ZIP codes with the highest filing volume in Indianapolis are: 46237 (1216 filings), 46239 (1135 filings), 46203 (1119 filings), 46201 (1108 filings). These areas show the most court-filing activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
What share of Indianapolis court-filed properties have out-of-state owners?+
95.3% of court-filed properties in Indianapolis have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Out-of-state or absentee owners may face additional challenges managing distressed properties remotely.
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