Pennsylvania Court Filings Intelligence
Live court-record analysis spanning property-related filings (foreclosure, probate, divorce, partition, guardianship) across Pennsylvania. Data sourced direct from county court dockets in our coverage area. Updated 2026-07-18. See methodology.
- Filing volume accelerating (+53.5%) — last 2 complete months (2882 filings) vs prior 2 complete months (1878 filings). Excludes current month if still in progress.
- 40.1% off-site owners — share of Pennsylvania filings where the owner's mailing address differs from the property (rental, inherited, second-home, or transitional).
- Max gross cap rate 17.3% at HUD Fair Market Rent — $20,028/year on the $115,805 median estimated market value. Excludes operating costs.
- 32.6% of filings are Municipal Lien — the dominant lead category in Pennsylvania during the observed window.
At a glance
36572 verified property-related court filings tracked across 23 Pennsylvania counties since Jul 2020.
477 typical monthly statewide filing volume.
3% of filings involve owners whose mailing address differs from the property address (1176 filings).
$115,806 median estimated property value across the 6640 filings with property-enrichment data (18% coverage).
3.9% Pennsylvania unemployment rate (BLS, as of 2026-05). Filings should be read against the local-economy backdrop.
Filing type breakdown
| Filing type | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 22260 | 60.9% | |
| Partition | 6819 | 18.6% | |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 3075 | 8.4% | |
| Tax Lien | 2533 | 6.9% | |
| Divorce | 845 | 2.3% | |
| Inherited Property | 443 | 1.2% | |
| Tired Landlord | 173 | 0.5% | |
| Stalled Project | 146 | 0.4% | |
| Pre-Probate | 123 | 0.3% | |
| Foreclosure (Post-Filing) | 59 | 0.2% | |
| Quiet Title | 39 | 0.1% | |
| Forced Liquidation | 20 | 0.1% | |
| Tax Sale | 19 | 0.1% | |
| Real Estate Dispute | 10 | 0.0% | |
| Estate | 6 | 0.0% | |
| Probate | 2 | 0.0% |
Each row is a distinct case verified for current owner-of-record before inclusion.
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Filing velocity by case type
How each distress category is trending statewide — are foreclosures accelerating while divorces cool, or vice versa? This breakdown is only possible with direct court-record data.
| Case type | Total | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Lien | 11905 | 32.6% | -52.1% |
| Commonwealth Lien | 7418 | 20.3% | -5.4% |
| Equity Division Sale | 6559 | 17.9% | +668.7% |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 2757 | 7.5% | +684.4% |
| School Tax Lien | 2476 | 6.8% | +12.7% |
| Fc Complaint In Divorce. | 542 | 1.5% | -55.6% |
| Waiver Of Mechanic'S Lien | 524 | 1.4% | +13.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 315 | 0.9% | +1692.9% |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | 313 | 0.9% | +60.0% |
| Inherited Property | 278 | 0.8% | +91.3% |
| Partition | 254 | 0.7% | +433.3% |
| Fc Petition For Custody Of Minor Child. | 228 | 0.6% | -21.1% |
| Complaint | 223 | 0.6% | -- |
| Tired Landlord | 171 | 0.5% | +430.8% |
| Divorce | 164 | 0.4% | +933.3% |
| Distressed Heir | 163 | 0.4% | -- |
| Order For Judgment Entered In Favor Of Bucks County Clerk Of Courts Pursuant To 42 Pa.C.S. Sec. 9728 In The Amount Of $ | 159 | 0.4% | -- |
| Stalled Project | 146 | 0.4% | +300.0% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 139 | 0.4% | -- |
| Pre-Probate | 122 | 0.3% | +1020.0% |
| Judgment Costs Fines | 97 | 0.3% | -- |
| Municipal Lien Govt | 80 | 0.2% | -- |
| Civil: Contractdebt Collection: Credit Card | 61 | 0.2% | -- |
| Certification Of Judgment From District Justice Of The Peace. Assumpsit Eo Die Judgment Entered In The Sum Of $ | 55 | 0.2% | -- |
| Clerk Of Courts Judgment | 49 | 0.1% | -- |
| Suggestion Of Non Payment And Averment Of Default In The Amount Of | 47 | 0.1% | -77.3% |
| Divorce Complaint | 46 | 0.1% | -- |
| Default Judgment | 46 | 0.1% | -- |
| Writ Of Scire Facias Sur Lien | 35 | 0.1% | -- |
| Fc Claim For Equitable Distribution Filed With Complaint In Divorce | 35 | 0.1% | -57.1% |
| Complaint In Trespass Asbestos | 35 | 0.1% | -- |
| Order For Temporary Assignment Of District Justice Of The Peace | 34 | 0.1% | -- |
| Irs Federal Lien | 34 | 0.1% | -- |
| Title Clearance Play | 33 | 0.1% | +175.0% |
| Civil: Contractdebt Collection: Other | 33 | 0.1% | -- |
| Judgment From District Justice | 32 | 0.1% | -- |
| Praecipe For Judgment On Final Bill | 29 | 0.1% | -- |
| Federal Tax Lien Filed Wire Transfer | 28 | 0.1% | -- |
| Complaint Divorce | 27 | 0.1% | -- |
| Complaint In Mortgage Foreclosure | 24 | 0.1% | -- |
| Civil: Contract | 23 | 0.1% | -- |
| Contract | 23 | 0.1% | -- |
| Custody Complaint | 21 | 0.1% | -- |
| Forced Liquidation | 20 | 0.1% | -- |
| Civil: Real Propertymortgage Foreclosure: Residential | 19 | 0.1% | -- |
| Writ Of Summons | 18 | 0.0% | -- |
| Judgment | 18 | 0.0% | -- |
| Debt Collection: Credit Card | 17 | 0.0% | -- |
| Civil: Tortmotor Vehicle | 17 | 0.0% | -- |
| Debt Collection: Other | 16 | 0.0% | -- |
| Motor Vehicle | 16 | 0.0% | -- |
| Certification Of Judgment From Another Court Filed. Assumpsit. Judgment Entered In The Sum Of $ | 16 | 0.0% | -- |
| Commonwealth Tax Lien | 16 | 0.0% | -- |
| Mortgage Foreclosure: Residential | 15 | 0.0% | -- |
| Appeal From Suspension Of Operator'S License | 15 | 0.0% | -- |
| Mdj Judgment | 15 | 0.0% | -- |
| Petition For Change Of Name | 15 | 0.0% | -- |
| Fc Transfer Of Action From Another Court Custody. | 14 | 0.0% | -- |
| Commonwealth Of Pa | 14 | 0.0% | -- |
| Tax Sale Rescue | 13 | 0.0% | -- |
| Custody / Partial Custody / Shared Custody / Visitation | 13 | 0.0% | -- |
| Certified Lien | 13 | 0.0% | -- |
| No Fault Only | 12 | 0.0% | -- |
| Federal Tax Lien | 12 | 0.0% | -- |
| Writ Of Execution/Garnishee | 11 | 0.0% | -- |
| Mdj Transfer | 10 | 0.0% | -- |
| Tort | 10 | 0.0% | -- |
| Ejectment | 9 | 0.0% | -- |
| Notice Of Appeal From District Justice Of The Peace Filed. Assumpsit Action. | 9 | 0.0% | -- |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 0.0% | -- |
| Real Property | 9 | 0.0% | -- |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 9 | 0.0% | -- |
| Complaint Contract Debt Collection: Credit Card Money Damages | 8 | 0.0% | -- |
| Civil Appeal | 8 | 0.0% | -- |
| Landlord/Tenant Dispute | 7 | 0.0% | -- |
| Fc Complaint To Establish Paternity And For Genetic Testing | 7 | 0.0% | -- |
| Appeal From District Justice By Plaintiffs | 7 | 0.0% | -- |
| District Justice Transcript Judgment | 7 | 0.0% | -- |
| Petition | 7 | 0.0% | -- |
| Abuse | 7 | 0.0% | -- |
| Tax Distress | 6 | 0.0% | -- |
| Petition For Leave To Take An Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc | 6 | 0.0% | -- |
| Writ Of Execution | 6 | 0.0% | -- |
| Civil: Real Property | 6 | 0.0% | -- |
| Custody | 6 | 0.0% | -- |
| Notice Of Lien Filed Under Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act. | 6 | 0.0% | -- |
| Change Of Name | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Complaint In Confession Of Judgment For Money | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Appeal From District Justice By Defendants With Rule To File Complaint | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Fc Petition For Counsel Fees And Costs. | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Civil: Appeals Mdjjudicial: Mdj (Money Judgment) | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Judgment/Possession | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Contract: Other | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Summons Civil Action | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Appeal From Suspension/Registration/Inspection Station | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Judgment: Transcript (District Justice) | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
| Case Moved | 5 | 0.0% | -- |
Trend = recent 2-3 month volume vs prior 2-3 months (current partial month excluded). Positive = accelerating; negative = cooling.
Lender concentration analysis
Foreclosure activity is spread across many lenders, suggesting diverse distress sources rather than a single institutional wave.
| Lender / Plaintiff | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 209 | 11.1% |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC | 163 | 8.7% |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC | 143 | 7.6% |
| PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY | 118 | 6.3% |
| NEWREZ LLC | 108 | 5.7% |
HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): <1500 = competitive, 1500-2500 = moderate concentration, >2500 = highly concentrated. Based on 1883 foreclosure filings with identified plaintiffs.
Seasonal filing patterns
Court filings peak in Jun and are lowest in Jan. The 3.9x peak-to-trough ratio suggests strong seasonal patterns — investors who time their outreach around Jun can reach more distressed homeowners.
| Month | Avg filings | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 204 | 26% |
| Feb | 427.8 | 54% |
| Mar | 783 | 99% |
| Apr | 342.2 | 43% |
| May | 602.7 | 76% |
| Jun | 793.8 | 100% |
| Jul | 250.2 | 32% |
| Aug | 533 | 67% |
| Sep | 500.3 | 63% |
| Oct | 307.5 | 39% |
| Nov | 416.3 | 52% |
| Dec | 557.8 | 70% |
Average filings per calendar month across all observed years. Relative column shows each month as a percentage of the peak month (Jun), with a 3.9x peak-to-trough ratio.
ZIP code distress hotspots
Distress is geographically dispersed across 494 ZIP codes, with no single area dominating.
| ZIP | Area | Filings | Share | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16001 | Butler | 498 | 1.4% | $37,290 |
| 17701 | Williamsport | 229 | 0.6% | $81,785 |
| 16066 | Cranberry Township | 213 | 0.6% | $35,190 |
| 17403 | York | 176 | 0.5% | $117,250 |
| 17402 | York | 163 | 0.4% | $171,145 |
| 17404 | York | 155 | 0.4% | $106,185 |
| 17401 | York | 145 | 0.4% | $106,085 |
| 17112 | Lower Paxton Township | 134 | 0.4% | $124,550 |
| 16002 | Butler | 131 | 0.4% | $36,990 |
| 17331 | Hanover | 114 | 0.3% | $131,210 |
Top 10 of 494 ZIP codes with filings.
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Non-resident owner analysis
Most filings (97%) involve owner-occupied properties. The relatively low absentee rate suggests distress is primarily hitting homeowners, not institutional investors.
| Case type | Total filings | Non-resident % |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Lien | 11905 | 0.0% |
| Commonwealth Lien | 7418 | 0.0% |
| Equity Division Sale | 6563 | 8.6% |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 2760 | 8.6% |
| School Tax Lien | 2476 | 1.2% |
| Fc Complaint In Divorce. | 542 | 1.7% |
| Waiver Of Mechanic'S Lien | 524 | 0.0% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 315 | 27.0% |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | 313 | 0.3% |
| Inherited Property | 280 | 3.2% |
| Partition | 255 | 24.3% |
| Fc Petition For Custody Of Minor Child. | 228 | 0.0% |
| Complaint | 223 | 0.0% |
| Tired Landlord | 173 | 1.2% |
| Divorce | 164 | 26.2% |
| Distressed Heir | 163 | 1.2% |
| Order For Judgment Entered In Favor Of Bucks County Clerk Of Courts Pursuant To 42 Pa.C.S. Sec. 9728 In The Amount Of $ | 159 | 0.0% |
| Stalled Project | 146 | 13.0% |
| Complaint Civil Action | 139 | 0.0% |
| Pre-Probate | 123 | 86.2% |
| Judgment Costs Fines | 97 | 0.0% |
| Municipal Lien Govt | 80 | 0.0% |
| Civil: Contractdebt Collection: Credit Card | 61 | 0.0% |
| Certification Of Judgment From District Justice Of The Peace. Assumpsit Eo Die Judgment Entered In The Sum Of $ | 55 | 0.0% |
| Clerk Of Courts Judgment | 49 | 0.0% |
| Suggestion Of Non Payment And Averment Of Default In The Amount Of | 47 | 0.0% |
| Divorce Complaint | 46 | 0.0% |
| Default Judgment | 46 | 0.0% |
| Writ Of Scire Facias Sur Lien | 35 | 0.0% |
| Fc Claim For Equitable Distribution Filed With Complaint In Divorce | 35 | 0.0% |
| Complaint In Trespass Asbestos | 35 | 0.0% |
| Order For Temporary Assignment Of District Justice Of The Peace | 34 | 0.0% |
| Irs Federal Lien | 34 | 0.0% |
| Title Clearance Play | 33 | 3.0% |
| Civil: Contractdebt Collection: Other | 33 | 0.0% |
| Judgment From District Justice | 32 | 0.0% |
| Praecipe For Judgment On Final Bill | 29 | 0.0% |
| Federal Tax Lien Filed Wire Transfer | 28 | 0.0% |
| Complaint Divorce | 27 | 0.0% |
| Complaint In Mortgage Foreclosure | 24 | 4.2% |
| Civil: Contract | 23 | 0.0% |
| Contract | 23 | 0.0% |
| Custody Complaint | 21 | 0.0% |
| Forced Liquidation | 20 | 0.0% |
| Civil: Real Propertymortgage Foreclosure: Residential | 19 | 0.0% |
| Writ Of Summons | 18 | 0.0% |
| Judgment | 18 | 0.0% |
| Debt Collection: Credit Card | 17 | 0.0% |
| Civil: Tortmotor Vehicle | 17 | 0.0% |
| Debt Collection: Other | 16 | 0.0% |
| Motor Vehicle | 16 | 0.0% |
| Certification Of Judgment From Another Court Filed. Assumpsit. Judgment Entered In The Sum Of $ | 16 | 0.0% |
| Commonwealth Tax Lien | 16 | 0.0% |
| Mortgage Foreclosure: Residential | 15 | 0.0% |
| Appeal From Suspension Of Operator'S License | 15 | 0.0% |
| Mdj Judgment | 15 | 0.0% |
| Petition For Change Of Name | 15 | 0.0% |
| Fc Transfer Of Action From Another Court Custody. | 14 | 0.0% |
| Commonwealth Of Pa | 14 | 0.0% |
| Tax Sale Rescue | 13 | 15.4% |
| Custody / Partial Custody / Shared Custody / Visitation | 13 | 0.0% |
| Certified Lien | 13 | 0.0% |
| No Fault Only | 12 | 0.0% |
| Federal Tax Lien | 12 | 0.0% |
| Writ Of Execution/Garnishee | 11 | 0.0% |
| Mdj Transfer | 10 | 0.0% |
| Tort | 10 | 0.0% |
| Ejectment | 9 | 0.0% |
| Notice Of Appeal From District Justice Of The Peace Filed. Assumpsit Action. | 9 | 0.0% |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 0.0% |
| Real Property | 9 | 0.0% |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 9 | 0.0% |
| Complaint Contract Debt Collection: Credit Card Money Damages | 8 | 0.0% |
| Civil Appeal | 8 | 0.0% |
| Landlord/Tenant Dispute | 7 | 0.0% |
| Fc Complaint To Establish Paternity And For Genetic Testing | 7 | 0.0% |
| Appeal From District Justice By Plaintiffs | 7 | 0.0% |
| District Justice Transcript Judgment | 7 | 0.0% |
| Petition | 7 | 0.0% |
| Abuse | 7 | 0.0% |
| Tax Distress | 6 | 16.7% |
| Petition For Leave To Take An Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc | 6 | 0.0% |
| Writ Of Execution | 6 | 0.0% |
| Civil: Real Property | 6 | 0.0% |
| Custody | 6 | 0.0% |
| Notice Of Lien Filed Under Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act. | 6 | 0.0% |
| Change Of Name | 5 | 0.0% |
| Complaint In Confession Of Judgment For Money | 5 | 0.0% |
| Appeal From District Justice By Defendants With Rule To File Complaint | 5 | 0.0% |
| Fc Petition For Counsel Fees And Costs. | 5 | 0.0% |
| Civil: Appeals Mdjjudicial: Mdj (Money Judgment) | 5 | 0.0% |
| Judgment/Possession | 5 | 0.0% |
| Contract: Other | 5 | 0.0% |
| Summons Civil Action | 5 | 0.0% |
| Appeal From Suspension/Registration/Inspection Station | 5 | 0.0% |
| Judgment: Transcript (District Justice) | 5 | 0.0% |
| Case Moved | 5 | 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.
Distress composition and shifts
Equity Division Sale, High Urgency Pre Foreclosure share is rising. Commonwealth Lien, Municipal Lien share is declining. High diversity in distress types suggests multiple independent factors driving court filings, not a single economic shock.
| Case type | Recent share | Earlier share | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | 32.8% | 17.5% | +15.3pp (rising) |
| Commonwealth Lien | 14.5% | 22.2% | -7.7pp (falling) |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 13.8% | 7.4% | +6.4pp (rising) |
| Municipal Lien | 9.4% | 36.7% | -27.3pp (falling) |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 6.5% | 0.3% | +6.2pp (rising) |
| Inherited Property | 6.1% | 0.3% | +5.8pp (rising) |
| School Tax Lien | 4.4% | 7.3% | -2.9pp |
| Divorce | 3.0% | 0.2% | +2.8pp |
| Tired Landlord | 2.7% | 0.3% | +2.4pp |
| Pre-Probate | 2.5% | 0.2% | +2.3pp |
| Stalled Project | 0.7% | 0.4% | +0.3pp |
| Distressed Heir | 0.7% | 0.5% | +0.2pp |
| Partition | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1pp |
| Title Clearance Play | 0.5% | 0.1% | +0.4pp |
| Waiver Of Mechanic'S Lien | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2pp |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5pp |
| Tax Sale Rescue | 0.4% | 0.0% | +0.4pp |
| Forced Liquidation | 0.3% | 0.0% | +0.3pp |
| Confirmed Asset Sale | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.1pp |
| Probate | 0.1% | 0.0% | +0.1pp |
| Clerk Of Courts Judgment | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Writ Of Summons | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Commonwealth Tax Lien | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| District Justice Transcript Judgment | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Fc Registration Of Foreign Divorce Decree. | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Judgment Confession | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Writ Of Execution/Garnishee | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Miscellaneousreplevin | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Real Propertyquiet Title | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Real Propertyejectment | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Custody Complaint | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Writ Of Execution | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Professional Liabilitydental | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Judgment | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Divorce Complaint | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Civil: Contractdebt Collection: Other | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Default Judgment | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Fc Claim For Special Relief Filed With Complaint In Divorce | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Suggestion Of Non Payment And Averment Of Default In The Amount Of | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Judgment Consent | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Fc Transfer Of Action From Another Court Custody. | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Judgment/Possession | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Criminal | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Writ Of Possession | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Quiet Title | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Tortmotor Vehicle | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Tortother | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Complaint In Mortgage Foreclosure | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Fc Petition For Custody Of Minor Child. | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.7pp |
| Complaint In Trespass Asbestos | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Fc Complaint In Divorce. | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.6pp |
| Exemplification Of Judgment Coming In | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Fc Petition For Alimony. | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Fc Registration Of Foreign Custody Decree. | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Notice Of Lien Filed Under Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act. | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Fc Petition For Counsel Fees And Costs. | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Tax Distress | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Appeals Mdjjudicial: Mdj (Money Judgment) | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Fc Claim For Equitable Distribution Filed With Complaint In Divorce | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Civil: Tortpremises Liability | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Judgment: Non Pros | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Petition | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Real Propertymortgage Foreclosure: Residential | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Case Moved | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Fc Complaint To Establish Paternity And For Genetic Testing | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Complaint | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Contractdebt Collection: Credit Card | 0.0% | 0.1% | -0.1pp |
| Fc Claim For Custody Of Minor Child Filed With Complaint In Divorce | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Civil: Contractother | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Writ Of Scire Facias Sur Lien | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
| Certification Of Judgment From District Justice Of The Peace. Assumpsit Eo Die Judgment Entered In The Sum Of $ | 0.0% | 0.0% | +0.0pp |
Distress diversity score: 3.1 (Shannon entropy; higher = more diverse distress sources). "Recent" = last 2 complete months; "Earlier" = all prior months.
Top counties by filing volume
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| County | Filings | Share | Deep dive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County | 24535 | 67.1% | View report → | |
| York County | 3713 | 10.2% | View report → | |
| Butler County | 2493 | 6.8% | View report → | |
| Dauphin County | 1361 | 3.7% | View report → | |
| Montgomery County | 1162 | 3.2% | View report → | |
| Lycoming County | 1004 | 2.7% | View report → | |
| Clearfield County | 511 | 1.4% | View report → | |
| Delaware County | 436 | 1.2% | View report → | |
| Cumberland County | 244 | 0.7% | View report → | |
| Northampton County | 228 | 0.6% | View report → |
County-by-county comparison dashboard
Across 18 counties with 10+ filings, Bucks County leads in filing volume (24535 filings, 67.1% of the state). Delaware County has the highest median property value ($297,903). Luzerne County has the highest absentee owner rate (27.0%).
| County | Filings | Share | Median value | Absentee % | Top case type | Resolved % | Avg events | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County | 24535 | 67.1% | $34,000 | 0.4% | Municipal Lien (48.5%) | 0.1% | 3.2 | Report → |
| York County | 3713 | 10.2% | $115,670 | 3.6% | Equity Division Sale (68.5%) | 56.7% | 15.0 | Report → |
| Butler County | 2493 | 6.8% | $19,250 | 18.5% | Equity Division Sale (62.9%) | 64.4% | 18.2 | Report → |
| Dauphin County | 1361 | 3.7% | $103,100 | 2.1% | Equity Division Sale (60.0%) | 28.9% | 12.6 | Report → |
| Montgomery County | 1162 | 3.2% | $167,060 | 16.8% | Equity Division Sale (31.7%) | 4.5% | 5.4 | Report → |
| Lycoming County | 1004 | 2.7% | $85,580 | 3.2% | Equity Division Sale (65.1%) | 60.9% | 12.9 | Report → |
| Clearfield County | 511 | 1.4% | $29,950 | 11.5% | High Urgency Pre Foreclosure (62.6%) | 40.0% | 11.6 | Report → |
| Delaware County | 436 | 1.2% | $297,903 | 12.2% | Equity Division Sale (22.2%) | 0.0% | — | Report → |
| Cumberland County | 244 | 0.7% | $225,900 | 4.9% | Judgment Costs Fines (39.8%) | 4.3% | 3.7 | Report → |
| Northampton County | 228 | 0.6% | $111,300 | 4.8% | Equity Division Sale (60.1%) | 0.4% | 3.9 | Report → |
| Lackawanna County | 200 | 0.5% | $12,450 | 3.5% | High Urgency Pre Foreclosure (57.5%) | 34.0% | 5.9 | Report → |
| Monroe County | 182 | 0.5% | $129,800 | 14.8% | Equity Division Sale (29.7%) | 0.0% | — | Report → |
| Cambria County | 155 | 0.4% | $17,500 | 10.3% | Equity Division Sale (32.3%) | 0.6% | 2.2 | Report → |
| Schuylkill County | 137 | 0.4% | $121,700 | 11.7% | Equity Division Sale (38.0%) | 0.0% | 3.2 | Report → |
| Centre County | 93 | 0.3% | $101,310 | 8.6% | Equity Division Sale (57.0%) | 1.1% | 3.7 | Report → |
| Jefferson County | 51 | 0.1% | $62,090 | 15.7% | Equity Division Sale (41.2%) | 2.0% | 4.8 | |
| Luzerne County | 37 | 0.1% | $136,200 | 27.0% | Inherited Property (43.2%) | 0.0% | — | |
| Columbia County | 23 | 0.1% | — | 13.0% | Equity Division Sale (87.0%) | 0.0% | — |
Counties with fewer than 10 filings are excluded. Median value based on county assessor records. Resolution rate from tracked docket outcomes. Average events = average docket entries per case (higher = more complex proceedings).
Monthly statewide filing activity
| Month | Filings | vs prior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | 160 | ||
| Aug 2020 | 301 | +141 | |
| Sep 2020 | 250 | -51 | |
| Oct 2020 | 179 | -71 | |
| Nov 2020 | 183 | +4 | |
| Dec 2020 | 477 | +294 | |
| Jan 2021 | 78 | -399 | |
| Feb 2021 | 195 | +117 | |
| Mar 2021 | 686 | +491 | |
| Apr 2021 | 14 | -672 | |
| May 2021 | 281 | +267 | |
| Jun 2021 | 705 | +424 | |
| Jul 2021 | 300 | -405 | |
| Aug 2021 | 317 | +17 | |
| Sep 2021 | 383 | +66 | |
| Oct 2021 | 315 | -68 | |
| Nov 2021 | 292 | -23 | |
| Dec 2021 | 346 | +54 | |
| Jan 2022 | 308 | -38 | |
| Feb 2022 | 372 | +64 | |
| Mar 2022 | 754 | +382 | |
| Apr 2022 | 391 | -363 | |
| May 2022 | 340 | -51 | |
| Jun 2022 | 622 | +282 | |
| Jul 2022 | 226 | -396 | |
| Aug 2022 | 648 | +422 | |
| Sep 2022 | 606 | -42 | |
| Oct 2022 | 434 | -172 | |
| Nov 2022 | 414 | -20 | |
| Dec 2022 | 493 | +79 | |
| Jan 2023 | 306 | -187 | |
| Feb 2023 | 703 | +397 | |
| Mar 2023 | 759 | +56 | |
| Apr 2023 | 523 | -236 | |
| May 2023 | 429 | -94 | |
| Jun 2023 | 473 | +44 | |
| Jul 2023 | 137 | -336 | |
| Aug 2023 | 739 | +602 | |
| Sep 2023 | 637 | -102 | |
| Oct 2023 | 141 | -496 | |
| Nov 2023 | 657 | +516 | |
| Dec 2023 | 907 | +250 | |
| Jan 2024 | 165 | -742 | |
| Feb 2024 | 547 | +382 | |
| Mar 2024 | 784 | +237 | |
| Apr 2024 | 114 | -670 | |
| May 2024 | 700 | +586 | |
| Jun 2024 | 677 | -23 | |
| Jul 2024 | 98 | -579 | |
| Aug 2024 | 740 | +642 | |
| Sep 2024 | 605 | -135 | |
| Oct 2024 | 507 | -98 | |
| Nov 2024 | 478 | -29 | |
| Dec 2024 | 532 | +54 | |
| Jan 2025 | 312 | -220 | |
| Feb 2025 | 428 | +116 | |
| Mar 2025 | 773 | +345 | |
| Apr 2025 | 75 | -698 | |
| May 2025 | 294 | +219 | |
| Jun 2025 | 976 | +682 | |
| Jul 2025 | 580 | -396 | |
| Aug 2025 | 453 | -127 | |
| Sep 2025 | 521 | +68 | |
| Oct 2025 | 269 | -252 | |
| Nov 2025 | 474 | +205 | |
| Dec 2025 | 592 | +118 | |
| Jan 2026 | 55 | -537 | |
| Feb 2026 | 322 | +267 | |
| Mar 2026 | 942 | +620 | |
| Apr 2026 | 936 | -6 | |
| May 2026 | 1572 | +636 | |
| Jun 2026 | 1310 | -262 | |
| Jul 2026 | 2247 | +937 |
Most recent month may be partial.
Property value distribution
| Estimated value | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $75k | 1891 | 28.5% | |
| $75k - $150k | 2486 | 37.4% | |
| $150k - $250k | 1302 | 19.6% | |
| $250k - $400k | 599 | 9.0% | |
| $400k+ | 362 | 5.5% |
Median: $115,806. Mean: $161,107. From third-party property enrichment.
Day-of-week filing pattern
| Day | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 204 | 0.6% | |
| Mon | 6639 | 18.2% | |
| Tue | 8739 | 23.9% | |
| Wed | 7799 | 21.3% | |
| Thu | 7140 | 19.5% | |
| Fri | 5866 | 16.0% | |
| Sat | 172 | 0.5% |
Filings cluster Monday through Friday, with weekend filings essentially absent (court system closed).
Case lifecycle (foreclosure)
Median time between key court-process milestones, computed from docket-entry timestamps on the 288 Pennsylvania cases with documented filing-event data:
| Milestone | Median days | Sample size |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint filed → summons served | 11 days | 154 cases |
| Complaint filed → judgment | 42 days | 8 cases |
Source: court docket entries. Only cases under active monitoring track through milestones. Cases without a documented filing or service event excluded.
Housing stock + distress signals (filing-weighted across 23 Pennsylvania counties)
Underlying housing stock and distress indicators across Pennsylvania counties where we track filings, weighted by filing volume so high-filing counties dominate the rollup. From US Census ACS 5-year data. National reference values shown for context.
| Indicator | Pennsylvania (weighted) | US average |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy rate (incl. seasonal + for-sale) | 4.6% | 10.5% |
| Share of owner-occupied units carrying a mortgage | 63.8% | 60.8% |
| Pre-1940 housing stock | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached share | 63.6% | 61.2% |
| Residents age 65 or older | 19.7% | 17.3% |
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS 2023 5-year), filing-weighted across 23 Pennsylvania counties.
New construction across Pennsylvania (2025)
Total housing permits filed across the 23 Pennsylvania counties we track. Trend signal on whether new housing demand is accelerating or contracting state-wide.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units permitted (2025) | 11,144 |
| Year-over-year change (2024 → 2025) | +4.7% |
| Single-family share of permits | 69.3% |
| Single-family units permitted | 7,727 |
| Multifamily units permitted (2+ units per building) | 3,417 |
Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, summed across 23 Pennsylvania counties.
Rent benchmark (Pennsylvania HUD Fair Market Rents, filing-weighted)
HUD Fair Market Rents averaged across 23 Pennsylvania counties (spanning 19 metro areas), weighted by filing volume. FY 2026. Used to set Section 8 voucher amounts; investors use it as a defensible rent-estimate floor.
| Unit size | Weighted FMR / month |
|---|---|
| Efficiency / studio | $1,268 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,390 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,669 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,043 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,249 |
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents (2026), filing-weighted across 23 Pennsylvania counties.
Macro context: home prices and national delinquency
Court-filing volume should be read against the broader housing-market backdrop. Pennsylvania's home prices and the national mortgage-delinquency rate are the two macro signals most directly relevant to foreclosure exposure.
| Indicator | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania home price index (year-over-year) | +5.3% | 2026-01-01 |
| Pennsylvania home price index (cumulative since 2020) | +59.3% | 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 PASTHPI); Federal Reserve Board, Mortgage Delinquency 30+Day Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages (FRED series DRSFRMACBS). Updated quarterly.
Local-market benchmark
Demographics of the ZIPs where Pennsylvania filings cluster, weighted by filing count and benchmarked against Census ACS 2023 5-year:
| Indicator | Filing-weighted average |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,962 |
| Median home value | $197,117 |
| Owner-occupancy rate | 64.0% |
| Median gross rent | $1,106/mo |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates, filing-weighted across 6 top ZIPs.
Most active foreclosure plaintiffs in Pennsylvania
Top mortgage holders and servicers named in Pennsylvania foreclosure complaints. Names are normalized to collapse common legal-suffix variants.
| Plaintiff | Foreclosure filings |
|---|---|
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION | 209 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC | 123 |
| PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY | 118 |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC | 116 |
| NEWREZ LLC | 108 |
| U.S. BANK TRUST N.A | 85 |
| MIDFIRST BANK | 85 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK NA | 73 |
| ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC | 59 |
| U.S. BANK N.A | 57 |
Source: plaintiff names extracted from Pennsylvania foreclosure complaint text. Court records are public information.
Post-filing sale outcomes in Pennsylvania
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 8910 filings (24.4% of all 36569 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 | 14 | 5.9% | |
| 31–90 days | 35 | 14.8% | |
| 91–180 days | 39 | 16.5% | |
| 181–365 days | 56 | 23.7% | |
| Over 1 year | 92 | 39.0% |
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 | Filings | Confirmed sold | Sale rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Urgency Pre-Foreclosure | 2999 | 115 | 3.8% |
| Distressed Heir | 165 | 5 | 3.0% |
| Partition | 213 | 6 | 2.8% |
| Equity Division Sale | 6698 | 104 | 1.6% |
| Stalled Project | 148 | 2 | 1.4% |
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. 66.5% 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) | 157 | 66.5% |
| Concurrent | Sale recorded around the same time as the filing — likely related but not proven causal | 35 | 14.8% |
| Deferred | Sale happened well after the filing (over 1 year) — weaker filing connection | 30 | 12.7% |
| Pre-existing | Property was already in a sales process before the court filing was recorded | 14 | 5.9% |
Source: county assessor and deed-transfer records cross-referenced with court filings by parcel ID. Sale outcomes tracked for 8910 of 36569 filings (24.4% parcel coverage). Timing based on 236 sales with valid filing and sale dates. Prices based on 235 sales with recorded sale amounts.
Case Outcomes & Resolution Timeline
14.0% of tracked cases have reached a resolution, with a median time of 133 days from filing to resolution. The most common resolution is judgment entered (4165 cases, 82% of resolved).
| Resolution Type | Median Days | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment | 158 | 455 |
| Dismissal | 47 | 4 |
| Settlement | 120 | 82 |
| Sheriff sale | 393 | 52 |
Detailed disposition breakdown
| Disposition | Count | % of Resolved |
|---|---|---|
| Final Judgment | 4164 | 82.1% |
| Settlement | 432 | 8.5% |
| Sheriff Sale | 397 | 7.8% |
| Voluntary Discontinuance | 53 | 1.0% |
| Court Dismissed | 15 | 0.3% |
| Default Judgment | 6 | 0.1% |
| Sale Completed | 3 | 0.1% |
| Discontinued Without Prejudice | 2 | 0.0% |
Outcomes by Case Type
| Case Type | Cases | Resolved | Resolution Rate | Median Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Lien | 11905 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Commonwealth Lien | 7418 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Equity Division Sale | 6647 | 3511 | 52.8% | 130 |
| High Urgency Pre-Foreclosure | 2918 | 1358 | 46.5% | 241 |
| School Tax Lien | 2507 | 1 | 0.0% | — |
| Fc- Complaint In Divorce. | 542 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Waiver Of Mechanic'S Lien | 524 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | 314 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Inherited Property | 292 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Fc- Petition For Custody Of Minor Child. | 228 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Complaint | 217 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Partition | 213 | 43 | 20.2% | 232 |
| Tired Landlord | 174 | 32 | 18.4% | 51 |
| Distressed Heir | 165 | 94 | 57.0% | 161 |
| Order For Judgment Entered In Favor Of Bucks County Clerk Of Courts Pursuant To 42 Pa.C.S. Sec. 9728 In The Amount Of $ | 159 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Stalled Project | 146 | 20 | 13.7% | 28 |
| Complaint Civil Action | 139 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Judgment - Costs Fines | 95 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Municipal Lien Govt | 80 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Civil: Contractdebt Collection: Credit Card | 61 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Certification Of Judgment From District Justice Of The Peace. Assumpsit Eo Die Judgment Entered In The Sum Of $ | 55 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Clerk Of Courts Judgment | 49 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Suggestion Of Non Payment And Averment Of Default In The Amount Of | 47 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Divorce Complaint | 46 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Default Judgment | 46 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Writ Of Scire Facias Sur Lien | 35 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Fc- Claim For Equitable Distribution Filed With Complaint In Divorce | 35 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Complaint In Trespass - Asbestos - | 35 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Title Clearance Play | 34 | 8 | 23.5% | 64 |
| Order For Temporary Assignment Of District Justice Of The Peace | 34 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Irs Federal Lien | 34 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Complaint In Mortgage Foreclosure | 33 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Civil: Contractdebt Collection: Other | 33 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Judgment From District Justice | 32 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Praecipe For Judgment On Final Bill | 29 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Federal Tax Lien Filed - Wire Transfer | 28 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Tax Sale Rescue | 27 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Complaint Divorce | 27 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Civil: Contract | 23 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Contract | 23 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Forced Liquidation | 22 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Custody Complaint | 21 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Civil: Real Propertymortgage Foreclosure: Residential | 19 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Judgment | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Divorce | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Debt Collection: Credit Card | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Writ Of Summons | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Civil: Tortmotor Vehicle | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Tax Distress | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Debt Collection: Other | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Motor Vehicle | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Certification Of Judgment From Another Court Filed. Assumpsit. Judgment Entered In The Sum Of $ | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Commonwealth Tax Lien | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Petition For Change Of Name | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Mortgage Foreclosure: Residential | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Appeal From Suspension Of Operator'S License | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Mdj Judgment | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Fc- Transfer Of Action From Another Court- Custody. | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Commonwealth Of Pa | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Custody / Partial Custody / Shared Custody / Visitation | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Certified Lien | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| No Fault Only | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Federal Tax Lien | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Writ Of Execution/Garnishee | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Mdj Transfer | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Tort | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Ejectment | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Notice Of Appeal From District Justice Of The Peace Filed. Assumpsit Action. | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Miscellaneous | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Real Property | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Complaint For Custody/Visitation | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Civil Appeal | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Complaint Contract Debt Collection: Credit Card Money Damages | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Landlord/Tenant Dispute | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Fc- Complaint To Establish Paternity And For Genetic Testing | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Appeal From District Justice By Plaintiffs | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| District Justice Transcript Judgment | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Petition | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Abuse | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Real Estate Dispute | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | 0 |
| Petition For Leave To Take An Appeal Nunc Pro Tunc | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Writ Of Execution | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Civil: Real Property | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Custody | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Notice Of Lien Filed Under Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act. | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Change Of Name | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Complaint In Confession Of Judgment For Money | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Appeal From District Justice By Defendants With Rule To File Complaint | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Fc- Petition For Counsel Fees And Costs. | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Civil: Appeals - Mdjjudicial: Mdj (Money Judgment) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Judgment/Possession | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Contract: Other | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Summons Civil Action | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Appeal From Suspension/Registration/Inspection Station | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Judgment: Transcript (District Justice) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Case Moved | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Based on 36260 of 36572 Pennsylvania court filings with active docket monitoring (99%). Based on a robust sample; percentages are reliable. Outcomes derived from docket entries (judgments, dismissals, sheriff sales, and settlement agreements). 31187 cases are still active or pending resolution.
Property Value Profile
The median assessed value of properties in court filings is $86,190. Divorce filings involve the highest-value properties (median $403,689), while Title Clearance Play filings trend lower (median $21,000). The largest segment (55.5%) falls in the Under $100K range.
| Value range | Properties | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100K | 4844 | 55.5% |
| $100K - $250K | 2916 | 33.4% |
| $250K - $500K | 720 | 8.3% |
| $500K - $1M | 184 | 2.1% |
| Over $1M | 58 | 0.7% |
Value breakdown by case type
| Case type | Median value | Avg value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | $77,700 | $106,393 | 5075 |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | $84,380 | $102,561 | 2239 |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $321,923 | $397,353 | 287 |
| Inherited Property | $119,600 | $172,453 | 258 |
| Partition | $75,090 | $161,705 | 183 |
| Tired Landlord | $85,110 | $162,140 | 143 |
| Divorce | $403,689 | $457,195 | 129 |
| Stalled Project | $84,450 | $290,406 | 114 |
| Distressed Heir | $70,040 | $103,480 | 103 |
| School Tax Lien | $35,040 | $40,607 | 62 |
| Pre-Probate | $263,425 | $316,112 | 54 |
| Title Clearance Play | $21,000 | $118,191 | 24 |
| Forced Liquidation | $127,080 | $111,629 | 15 |
| Tax Sale Rescue | $181,480 | $303,795 | 12 |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | $30,840 | $46,114 | 7 |
| Tax Distress | $48,800 | $67,057 | 6 |
Based on county assessor records for 8722 properties with court filings (23.8% of total filings) across Pennsylvania. Values are tax-assessed amounts, not market listing prices.
Investment Opportunity Score by ZIP Code
Across 263 ZIP codes with sufficient court filing data, ZIP 16001 (Whitestown Township) ranks highest with an investment opportunity score of 72/100, driven by high filing volume (498 cases). 106 of 263 scored ZIPs are above the average score of 31.
| Rank | ZIP Code | Area | Score | Filings | Avg Value | Absentee % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 16001 | Whitestown Township |
72
|
498 | — | 0% |
| #2 | 17701 | Williamsport |
56
|
229 | — | 0% |
| #3 | 17404 | York |
49
|
155 | — | 0% |
| #4 | 16066 | Cranberry Twp |
48
|
213 | — | 0% |
| #5 | 17331 | Hanover |
46
|
114 | — | 0% |
| #6 | 17402 | York |
46
|
163 | — | 0% |
| #7 | 17403 | York |
46
|
176 | — | 0% |
| #8 | 17401 | York |
45
|
145 | — | 0% |
| #9 | 16830 | Clearfield |
44
|
79 | — | 0% |
| #10 | 17112 | Harrisburg |
44
|
134 | — | 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. Scores should be compared within the same state, not across different markets.
Based on 36572 court filings across 263 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania. ZIPs with fewer than 3 filings are excluded. Property values from county assessor records. Absentee status from property ownership verification.
Distress Capital Analysis
$1,113,877,820 in assessed property value is currently tied up in 8722 court-filed properties. 84% of properties with equity data carry 20%+ equity, signaling owners with real financial stakes in resolution. Equity Division Sale filings represent the largest capital pool ($539,942,823 across 5075 properties).
Equity Position of Distressed Properties
Median equity position: 49.2% · Based on 266 properties with equity data
Capital at Risk by Filing Type
| Filing Type | Total Value | Properties | Avg Value | High Equity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | $539,942,823 | 5075 | $106,393 | -- |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | $229,633,418 | 2239 | $102,561 | -- |
| Pre-Foreclosure | $114,040,289 | 287 | $397,353 | 81.1% |
| Divorce | $58,978,119 | 129 | $457,195 | 90.7% |
| Inherited Property | $44,492,760 | 258 | $172,453 | -- |
| Stalled Project | $33,106,313 | 114 | $290,406 | -- |
| Partition | $29,591,969 | 183 | $161,705 | 66.7% |
| Tired Landlord | $23,186,033 | 143 | $162,140 | -- |
| Pre-Probate | $17,070,071 | 54 | $316,112 | 83.3% |
| Distressed Heir | $10,658,431 | 103 | $103,480 | -- |
| Tax Sale Rescue | $3,645,540 | 12 | $303,795 | -- |
| Title Clearance Play | $2,836,595 | 24 | $118,191 | -- |
| School Tax Lien | $2,517,610 | 62 | $40,607 | -- |
| Forced Liquidation | $1,674,430 | 15 | $111,629 | -- |
| Quiet Title | $949,685 | 3 | $316,562 | -- |
| Tax Distress | $402,340 | 6 | $67,057 | -- |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | $322,800 | 7 | $46,114 | -- |
| Confirmed Asset Sale | $72,980 | 3 | $24,327 | -- |
Based on 8722 properties with assessor valuations (23.8% of 36572 total filings) across Pennsylvania. Values are county assessor estimates. Equity calculated from estimated value vs outstanding mortgage balance where available.
Property Type Distribution
74.7% of distressed properties are classified as Residential, followed by Agricultural (11.0%). Notably, School Tax Lien filings skew toward Agricultural (97.4%).
| Property type | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 5,386 | 74.7% | |
| Agricultural | 793 | 11.0% | |
| Single Family | 667 | 9.3% | |
| Commercial | 265 | 3.7% | |
| Vacant Land | 86 | 1.2% | |
| Industrial | 10 | 0.1% |
Property type by case type
| Case type | Dominant property type | Share | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | Residential | 77.7% | 4,518 |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | Residential | 74.4% | 1,962 |
| Inherited Property | Residential | 63.1% | 236 |
| Partition | Residential | 74.1% | 112 |
| Distressed Heir | Residential | 82.2% | 90 |
| Stalled Project | Residential | 69.8% | 86 |
| School Tax Lien | Agricultural | 97.4% | 76 |
| Tired Landlord | Residential | 53.8% | 52 |
| Tax Distress | Agricultural | 100.0% | 13 |
| Forced Liquidation | Residential | 63.6% | 11 |
| Complaint In Mortgage Foreclosure | Agricultural | 100.0% | 10 |
| Complaint | Agricultural | 100.0% | 8 |
| Real Estate Dispute | Single Family | 57.1% | 7 |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | Agricultural | 100.0% | 7 |
| Title Clearance Play | Residential | 40.0% | 5 |
| Tax Sale Rescue | Residential | 100.0% | 5 |
Property classifications from county assessor records for 7,207 properties (19.7% of total filings across Pennsylvania). Categories normalized from assessor codes.
Case Aging & Stall Analysis
22,126 cases (60.6%) have been active for over a year without resolution. Stalled Project cases resolve fastest (median 22 days), while High Urgency Pre Foreclosure cases take longest (median 237 days). 2,664 filings in the last <30 days represent fresh opportunities.
| Age | Total | Resolved | Still active | Resolution rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <30 days | 2,664 | 5 | 2,659 | 0.2% |
| 30-90 days | 2,990 | 50 | 2,940 | 1.7% |
| 3-6 months | 1,673 | 119 | 1,554 | 7.1% |
| 6-12 months | 2,605 | 422 | 2,183 | 16.2% |
| 1-2 years | 6,077 | 1,061 | 5,016 | 17.5% |
| 2+ years | 20,523 | 3,413 | 17,110 | 16.6% |
Resolution speed by case type
| Case type | Total | Resolved | Rate | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Lien | 11,900 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Commonwealth Lien | 7,416 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Equity Division Sale | 6,688 | 3511 | 52.5% | 132d |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 2,983 | 1356 | 45.5% | 237d |
| School Tax Lien | 2,507 | 1 | 0.0% | — |
| Fc Complaint In Divorce. | 542 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Waiver Of Mechanic'S Lien | 524 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Inherited Property | 400 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | 313 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Fc Petition For Custody Of Minor Child. | 228 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Case aging computed from filing date to present for unresolved cases across Pennsylvania. Resolution classified from court docket entries (judgments, settlements, dismissals, sheriff sales).
Property Age & Distress Profile
6,475 filings (17.7% of scope) have year-built data. Pre-1960 properties are most common (52%). Newer properties (2000+) average $220,787 — 2.2x the value of Pre-1960 stock ($99,289). 2000+ cases resolve fastest (median 169d) vs 1980–1999 (264d).
| Construction era | Filings | Share | Avg value | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-1960 | 3,396 | 52.4% | $99,289 | 224d |
| 1960–1979 | 992 | 15.3% | $157,326 | 253d |
| 1980–1999 | 1,150 | 17.8% | $173,886 | 264d |
| 2000+ | 937 | 14.5% | $220,787 | 169d |
Value trend: 2000+ properties average $220,787 — 2.22x the value of Pre-1960 stock ($99,289).
Top case types by construction era
Construction year sourced from county tax assessor records across Pennsylvania. Value is assessed value from the most recent available tax assessment. Resolution timing based on court docket events.
Municipality filing concentration across Pennsylvania
Court filings in PA span 678 municipalities. York leads with 788 filings (12.1% of total), predominantly Equity Division Sale (50.5%). Distress is dispersed across many municipalities — the top 3 account for only 25% of filings.
| Municipality | Filings | Share | Top case type |
|---|---|---|---|
| York | 788 | 12.1% | Equity Division Sale (50.5%) |
| Harrisburg | 560 | 8.6% | Equity Division Sale (58.0%) |
| Cranberry Township | 260 | 4.0% | Equity Division Sale (75.0%) |
| Butler Township | 183 | 2.8% | Equity Division Sale (60.7%) |
| Butler City | 155 | 2.4% | Equity Division Sale (47.7%) |
| Butler | 134 | 2.1% | Equity Division Sale (76.1%) |
| Hanover | 113 | 1.7% | High Urgency Pre Foreclosure (78.8%) |
| Adams Township | 110 | 1.7% | Equity Division Sale (68.2%) |
| Dover | 87 | 1.3% | High Urgency Pre Foreclosure (73.6%) |
| Dubois | 86 | 1.3% | High Urgency Pre Foreclosure (86.0%) |
| Clearfield | 76 | 1.2% | High Urgency Pre Foreclosure (82.9%) |
| Buffalo Township | 67 | 1.0% | Equity Division Sale (68.7%) |
| Center Township | 55 | 0.8% | Equity Division Sale (67.3%) |
| Jackson Township | 50 | 0.8% | Equity Division Sale (78.0%) |
| Penn Township | 49 | 0.8% | Equity Division Sale (59.2%) |
Top 15 of 678 municipalities with court filings across Pennsylvania. Data from 6,511 filings (18% of total). Municipality names from county assessor records.
Quarterly Filing Volume Trends across Pennsylvania
Filing trends across 18 comparable quarters show 28,823 tracked filings in PA. Municipal Lien shows the largest composition shift, declining share from 39.0% to 24.8%.
| Quarter | Total | Municipal Lien | Equity Division Sale | Commonwealth Lien | High Urgency Pre Foreclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Q1 | 1434 | 543 (37.9%) | 283 (19.7%) | 410 (28.6%) | 128 (8.9%) |
| 2022 Q2 | 1353 | 584 (43.2%) | 244 (18.0%) | 289 (21.4%) | 86 (6.4%) |
| 2022 Q3 | 1480 | 606 (40.9%) | 299 (20.2%) | 256 (17.3%) | 141 (9.5%) |
| 2022 Q4 | 1341 | 549 (40.9%) | 233 (17.4%) | 304 (22.7%) | 110 (8.2%) |
| 2023 Q1 | 1768 | 596 (33.7%) | 506 (28.6%) | 367 (20.8%) | 220 (12.4%) |
| 2023 Q2 | 1425 | 627 (44.0%) | 309 (21.7%) | 294 (20.6%) | 111 (7.8%) |
| 2023 Q3 | 1513 | 419 (27.7%) | 347 (22.9%) | 202 (13.4%) | 140 (9.3%) |
| 2023 Q4 | 1705 | 776 (45.5%) | 480 (28.2%) | 155 (9.1%) | 191 (11.2%) |
| 2024 Q1 | 1496 | 576 (38.5%) | 352 (23.5%) | 331 (22.1%) | 117 (7.8%) |
| 2024 Q2 | 1491 | 360 (24.1%) | 332 (22.3%) | 312 (20.9%) | 134 (9.0%) |
| 2024 Q3 | 1443 | 496 (34.4%) | 298 (20.7%) | 369 (25.6%) | 126 (8.7%) |
| 2024 Q4 | 1517 | 542 (35.7%) | 339 (22.3%) | 355 (23.4%) | 151 (10.0%) |
| 2025 Q1 | 1513 | 249 (16.5%) | 360 (23.8%) | 625 (41.3%) | 134 (8.9%) |
| 2025 Q2 | 1345 | 503 (37.4%) | 210 (15.6%) | 258 (19.2%) | 110 (8.2%) |
| 2025 Q3 | 1554 | 466 (30.0%) | 388 (25.0%) | 146 (9.4%) | 146 (9.4%) |
| 2025 Q4 | 1335 | 395 (29.6%) | 194 (14.5%) | 404 (30.3%) | 114 (8.5%) |
| 2026 Q1 | 1316 | 468 (35.6%) | 7 (0.5%) | 404 (30.7%) | 73 (5.5%) |
| 2026 Q2 | 3794 | 313 (8.2%) | 1394 (36.7%) | 492 (13.0%) | 703 (18.5%) |
Composition shift: Municipal Lien filings are declining share, moving from 39.0% to 24.8% of total filings (-14.3 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 $67,000, with the largest concentration (43.9%) in the Under $50K range. Real Estate Dispute filings have the highest median value ($257,396) while Title Clearance Play filings are lowest ($18,000).
| Price range | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50K | 3,892 | 43.9% | |
| $50K–$100K | 1,498 | 16.9% | |
| $100K–$150K | 1,514 | 17.1% | |
| $150K–$200K | 862 | 9.7% | |
| $200K–$300K | 649 | 7.3% | |
| $300K–$500K | 321 | 3.6% | |
| $500K+ | 121 | 1.4% |
Value by case type
| Case type | Median value | Average value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | $67,900 | $103,714 | 5,111 |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | $67,540 | $92,362 | 2,529 |
| Inherited Property | $100,800 | $149,693 | 373 |
| Partition | $30,330 | $100,154 | 166 |
| Tired Landlord | $55,160 | $261,077 | 159 |
| Stalled Project | $68,250 | $238,917 | 123 |
| Distressed Heir | $47,032 | $91,326 | 112 |
| School Tax Lien | $33,030 | $39,826 | 94 |
Assessed property values from county assessor records for 8,857 properties (24.2% of total filings) across Pennsylvania. Values reflect tax-assessed amounts, not market price.
Ownership Duration Before Filing
The median ownership duration before a court filing is 9.4 years, with 47.8% of owners holding the property 10+ years (a strong equity signal for investors). Inherited Property cases show the longest tenure (20.1 yr median) vs. Tax Sale Rescue (2.9 yr).
| Ownership period | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 years | 625 | 8.1% | |
| 2–5 years | 1,595 | 20.6% | |
| 5–10 years | 1,833 | 23.6% | |
| 10–20 years | 1,890 | 24.4% | |
| 20+ years | 1,814 | 23.4% |
Tenure by case type
| Case type | Median tenure | Average tenure | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | 9.1 yr | 12.4 yr | 4,795 |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 9.5 yr | 12.4 yr | 2,180 |
| Inherited Property | 20.1 yr | 21.5 yr | 244 |
| Partition | 7.6 yr | 12.1 yr | 155 |
| Stalled Project | 7.6 yr | 11.5 yr | 113 |
| Distressed Heir | 16.9 yr | 17.3 yr | 91 |
| Tired Landlord | 8.8 yr | 14.1 yr | 69 |
| Real Estate Dispute | 14.4 yr | 16.9 yr | 27 |
Duration calculated from last recorded property sale to court filing date for 7,757 properties (21.2% of total filings) across Pennsylvania. Longer ownership often correlates with higher equity.
Repeat litigation patterns across Pennsylvania
Of 27,843 unique property owners in court filings, 4,285 (15.4%) appear in multiple cases, including 1,812 with 3 or more filings. The most active repeat filer has 40 cases spanning 65 months. Writ Of Scire Facias Sur Lien cases have the highest repeat rate at 82.4%.
Repeat rate by case type
| Case type | Repeat owners | Total owners | Repeat rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Lien | 2441 | 6929 | 35.2% |
| Equity Division Sale | 107 | 6615 | 1.6% |
| Commonwealth Lien | 1122 | 5836 | 19.2% |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 175 | 2825 | 6.2% |
| School Tax Lien | 651 | 1612 | 40.4% |
| Fc Complaint In Divorce. | 4 | 542 | 0.7% |
| Inherited Property | 11 | 388 | 2.8% |
| Mechanics Lien Claim | 35 | 295 | 11.9% |
Analysis based on 27,843 unique owner names across Pennsylvania court filings. Repeat filers are property owners appearing in 2 or more distinct cases. This pattern identifies recurring distress — a signal invisible in aggregated property databases.
Serial distressed properties across Pennsylvania
Of 7,452 unique properties in court filings, 179 (2.4%) have multiple filings (averaging 21.4 filings per property). Average time between repeat filings: 2 months. Title Clearance Play properties have the highest repeat rate at 14.3%.
Serial distress rate by case type
| Case type | Serial properties | Total properties | Serial rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | 44 | 3746 | 1.2% |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 128 | 2563 | 5.0% |
| Inherited Property | 6 | 398 | 1.5% |
| Partition | 6 | 203 | 3.0% |
| Distressed Heir | 7 | 123 | 5.7% |
| Stalled Project | 5 | 105 | 4.8% |
| School Tax Lien | 9 | 92 | 9.8% |
| Tax Sale Rescue | 2 | 25 | 8.0% |
Analysis based on 7,452 unique property addresses across Pennsylvania court filings. Serial distressed properties have 2 or more distinct case filings at the same address — indicating recurring financial or legal distress. These properties are high-value investor targets.
Land vs improvement value composition
Across 7,989 properties with assessed value breakdowns, the median land share is 19.9% (median land value $16,200, median improvement value $61,100). 155 properties (1.9%) are land-dominant (50%+ land value) — potential teardown or vacant-lot targets. School Tax Lien cases skew most land-heavy (median 22.8%) while Real Estate Dispute skews most improvement-heavy (3.5%).
Land share distribution
| Land share bracket | Properties | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10% | 1,585 | 19.8% |
| 10–20% | 2,432 | 30.4% |
| 20–30% | 2,674 | 33.5% |
| 30–50% | 1,143 | 14.3% |
| 50–70% | 113 | 1.4% |
| Over 70% | 42 | 0.5% |
Land share by case type
| Case type | Filings | Median land % |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | 4,882 | 19.2% |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 2,181 | 21.2% |
| Inherited Property | 284 | 19.5% |
| Partition | 120 | 19.9% |
| Stalled Project | 106 | 19.1% |
| Distressed Heir | 97 | 20.9% |
| Tired Landlord | 95 | 20.1% |
| School Tax Lien | 84 | 22.8% |
| Real Estate Dispute | 27 | 3.5% |
| Tax Sale Rescue | 21 | 9.1% |
Analysis of 7,989 Pennsylvania properties (21.9% of filings) with assessed land and improvement value breakdowns. Land-dominant properties (50%+ land value) may represent teardown candidates or vacant lots. Improvement-heavy properties (under 20% land) typically indicate rehab opportunities.
Prior sale value trajectory
Across 7,510 properties with purchase and assessed value data, the median value change since purchase is -25.3%. 4,865 properties (64.8%) are underwater (current assessed value below purchase price). Short-hold owners (<5 yr) show a median -44.8% value change vs -0.8% for long-hold (10+ yr). Forced Liquidation cases have the highest underwater rate (78.9%) while Real Estate Dispute has the lowest (13.0%).
Value change distribution
| Value change bracket | Properties | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| 50%+ loss | 2,478 | 33.0% |
| 20–50% loss | 1,562 | 20.8% |
| 0–20% loss | 825 | 11.0% |
| 0–20% gain | 386 | 5.1% |
| 20–50% gain | 248 | 3.3% |
| 50–100% gain | 180 | 2.4% |
| 100%+ gain | 1,831 | 24.4% |
Holding period vs value change
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Value trajectory by case type
| Case type | Filings | Median change | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Division Sale | 4,526 | -22.7% | 63.6% |
| High Urgency Pre Foreclosure | 2,199 | -33.3% | 70.3% |
| Inherited Property | 226 | +17.6% | 44.7% |
| Partition | 142 | -33.6% | 59.2% |
| Stalled Project | 107 | -38.6% | 66.4% |
| Tired Landlord | 102 | -54.1% | 68.6% |
| Distressed Heir | 89 | -23.3% | 55.1% |
| Real Estate Dispute | 23 | +73.3% | 13.0% |
| Title Clearance Play | 22 | +19.3% | 50.0% |
| Tax Sale Rescue | 21 | -46.2% | 57.1% |
Analysis of 7,510 Pennsylvania properties (20.6% of filings) with both prior sale price and current assessed value data. Underwater properties have a current assessed value below their last purchase price. This analysis reveals whether distressed properties carry equity upside (investor opportunity) or are overleveraged (indicating deeper distress).
The Pennsylvania pre-foreclosure visibility gap
The largest public foreclosure-aggregator interfaces surface only post-auction bank-owned properties in Pennsylvania. 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.
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FEMA flood zone exposure across Pennsylvania
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 5253 properties with geocoded locations.
| Flood zone | Properties | % of checked |
|---|---|---|
| X | 4964 | 94.5% |
| AE | 136 | 2.6% |
| X-500yr | 63 | 1.2% |
| X-levee | 55 | 1.0% |
| A | 32 | 0.6% |
| A99 | 1 | 0.0% |
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. 5253 properties checked.
Methodology and data sources
- Court filings sourced direct from county court dockets in Keystone's Pennsylvania coverage area via daily automated collection. Court records are public information.
- Every filing is verified for current owner-of-record before inclusion. Entity-owned filings (LLCs, trusts, banks) and stale-owner filings are excluded.
- Property value figures come from third-party enrichment (18% coverage on this dataset).
- Individual case data, defendant names, and property addresses are not published. Reports show aggregated statistics only.
- See /reports/methodology for full data sources, sample sizes, and limitations.
- This report was generated 2026-07-18 from the live database.
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