City Report · 2026-09-30
Lafayette, Indiana Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
3280 property-related court filings tracked in Lafayette (Tippecanoe 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.
- 94.2% off-site owners — share of Lafayette filings where the owner's mailing address differs from the property.
- $199,400 median estimated property value across Lafayette filings with property-enrichment data.
- 48.6% of filings are Divorce — the dominant lead category in Lafayette.
- 101-day median case resolution time — cases move at a moderate pace in Lafayette.
- 10.2% post-filing sale rate — share of Lafayette properties that sold after their court filing.
About Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette is a city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 70,783 at the 2020 census. It sits across the Wabash River from West Lafayette, home to Purdue University, which plays a major role in both communities. Together, Lafayette and West Lafayette make up the core of the Lafayette metropolitan area, home to 235,066 people in 2020.
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Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 1595 | 48.6% |
| Probate | 755 | 23.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 471 | 14.4% |
| Guardianship | 340 | 10.4% |
| Partition | 116 | 3.5% |
| Pre-Probate | 2 | 0.1% |
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Top ZIP codes in Lafayette
| ZIP code | Filings |
|---|---|
| 47909 | 1395 |
| 47905 | 1243 |
| 47904 | 554 |
| 47901 | 55 |
| 47930 | 2 |
Filing volume by month
| Month | Filings |
|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| Jun 2026 | 57 |
| Jul 2026 | 55 |
| Aug 2026 | 38 |
| Sep 2026 (partial) | 5 |
Property values in Lafayette
Based on 195 properties with assessed-value data from county tax records.
Case outcomes in Lafayette
48.5% of tracked cases (99 of 204) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 101 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 56 |
| Dismissed | 23 |
| Settled / consent order | 13 |
| Sheriff sale | 6 |
| Default judgment | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
10.2% of trackable properties in Lafayette (21 of 205) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $179,500. Median time from filing to sale: 132 days. 29% of sales were filing-driven (sold AFTER the court filing).
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Lafayette sits within Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Tippecanoe County Court Filings Intelligence Report · Tippecanoe County subscription & coverage page.
Frequently asked questions
How many property-related court filings are tracked in Lafayette, Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 3,280 property-related court filings in Lafayette, sourced directly from Tippecanoe County court dockets. The filings include Divorce (1595), Probate (755), Pre-Foreclosure (471).
What types of court cases does Keystone track in Lafayette?+
Court filings tracked in Lafayette include: Divorce (1595 filings, 48.6%); Probate (755 filings, 23.0%); Pre-Foreclosure (471 filings, 14.4%); Guardianship (340 filings, 10.4%); Partition (116 filings, 3.5%). Each filing is sourced from public court dockets on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in Lafayette court filings?+
The median estimated property value across Lafayette court filings with property-enrichment data is $199,400. The middle 50% of properties range from $136,500 to $285,000 in assessed value. Values are sourced from county tax assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in Lafayette?+
Court cases in Lafayette resolve in a median of 101 days, moving at a moderate pace. 48.5% of tracked cases (99 of 204) have reached a resolution.
Do properties sell after a court filing in Lafayette?+
Yes. 10.2% of trackable properties in Lafayette (21 of 205) have recorded a sale after their court filing. The median post-filing sale price is $179,500. Sales occur a median of 132 days after the court filing.
Which Lafayette ZIP codes have the most court filings?+
The ZIP codes with the highest filing volume in Lafayette are: 47909 (1395 filings), 47905 (1243 filings), 47904 (554 filings), 47901 (55 filings). These areas show the most court-filing activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
What share of Lafayette court-filed properties have out-of-state owners?+
94.2% of court-filed properties in Lafayette 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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