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Raleigh, North Carolina Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data

719 verified property-related court filings tracked in Raleigh (Wake County). Sourced directly from North Carolina court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.

Investor takeaway

About Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh is the capital city of the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the second-most populous city in the state, tenth most populous city in the Southeast, the largest city in the Research Triangle area, and the 39th-most populous city in the U.S. Known as the "City of Oaks" for its oak-lined streets, Raleigh covers 148.54 square miles (384.7 km2) and had a population of 467,665 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Wake County and is named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who founded the lost Roanoke Colony.

Source: Wikipedia

Filing type breakdown

Lead type Filings Share
Probate41958.3%
Pre-Foreclosure29440.9%
Partition50.7%
Guardianship10.1%

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Top ZIP codes in Raleigh

ZIP codeFilings
27610123
2761688
2760472
2761572
2760958

Filing volume by month

MonthFilings
Feb 20263
Mar 20261
May 202612
Jun 202630
Jul 202616
Aug 2026 (partial)2

Property values in Raleigh

Based on 538 properties with assessed-value data from county tax records.

Median
$368,433
25th pctl
$298,259
75th pctl
$527,793

Post-filing property sales

13.6% of trackable properties in Raleigh (74 of 544) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $188,000. Median time from filing to sale: 136 days.

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Raleigh sits within Wake County, North Carolina. Full county-level analysis: Wake County Court Filings Intelligence Report · Wake County subscription & coverage page.

Frequently asked questions

How many property-related court filings are tracked in Raleigh, North Carolina?+

Keystone Court Data tracks 719 verified property-related court filings in Raleigh, sourced directly from Wake County court dockets. The filings include Probate (419), Pre-Foreclosure (294), Partition (5).

What types of court cases does Keystone track in Raleigh?+

Court filings tracked in Raleigh include: Probate (419 filings, 58.3%); Pre-Foreclosure (294 filings, 40.9%); Partition (5 filings, 0.7%); Guardianship (1 filings, 0.1%). Each filing is sourced from public court dockets on the day it is recorded.

What is the typical property value in Raleigh court filings?+

The median estimated property value across Raleigh court filings with property-enrichment data is $368,433. The middle 50% of properties range from $298,259 to $527,793 in assessed value. Values are sourced from county tax assessor records.

Do properties sell after a court filing in Raleigh?+

Yes. 13.6% of trackable properties in Raleigh (74 of 544) have recorded a sale after their court filing. The median post-filing sale price is $188,000. Sales occur a median of 136 days after the court filing.

Which Raleigh ZIP codes have the most court filings?+

The ZIP codes with the highest filing volume in Raleigh are: 27610 (123 filings), 27616 (88 filings), 27604 (72 filings), 27615 (72 filings). These areas show the most court-filing activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.

What share of Raleigh court-filed properties have out-of-state owners?+

85.8% of court-filed properties in Raleigh 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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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Raleigh, North Carolina Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-08-14, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/raleigh-nc-foreclosure-data