City Report · 2026-09-30
Raleigh, North Carolina Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
1022 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.
- 84.1% off-site owners — share of Raleigh filings where the owner's mailing address differs from the property.
- $368,433 median estimated property value across Raleigh filings with property-enrichment data.
- 53.2% of filings are Probate — the dominant lead category in Raleigh.
- 21.0% post-filing sale rate — share of Raleigh properties that sold after their court filing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | 544 | 53.2% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 456 | 44.6% |
| Partition | 18 | 1.8% |
| Pre-Probate | 3 | 0.3% |
| Guardianship | 1 | 0.1% |
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Top ZIP codes in Raleigh
| ZIP code | Filings |
|---|---|
| 27610 | 191 |
| 27616 | 134 |
| 27604 | 90 |
| 27615 | 83 |
| 27603 | 75 |
Filing volume by month
| Month | Filings |
|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| Jun 2026 | 45 |
| Jul 2026 | 26 |
| Aug 2026 | 9 |
| Sep 2026 (partial) | 8 |
Property values in Raleigh
Based on 538 properties with assessed-value data from county tax records.
Post-filing property sales
21.0% of trackable properties in Raleigh (114 of 544) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $188,000. Median time from filing to sale: 136 days. 66% of sales were filing-driven (sold AFTER the court filing).
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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 1,022 property-related court filings in Raleigh, sourced directly from Wake County court dockets. The filings include Probate (544), Pre-Foreclosure (456), Partition (18).
What types of court cases does Keystone track in Raleigh?+
Court filings tracked in Raleigh include: Probate (544 filings, 53.2%); Pre-Foreclosure (456 filings, 44.6%); Partition (18 filings, 1.8%); Pre-Probate (3 filings, 0.3%); 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. 21.0% of trackable properties in Raleigh (114 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 (191 filings), 27616 (134 filings), 27604 (90 filings), 27615 (83 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?+
84.1% 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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