City Report · 2026-08-14
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.
- 85.8% 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.
- 58.3% of filings are Probate — the dominant lead category in Raleigh.
- 13.6% 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 | 419 | 58.3% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 294 | 40.9% |
| Partition | 5 | 0.7% |
| Guardianship | 1 | 0.1% |
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Top ZIP codes in Raleigh
| ZIP code | Filings |
|---|---|
| 27610 | 123 |
| 27616 | 88 |
| 27604 | 72 |
| 27615 | 72 |
| 27609 | 58 |
Filing volume by month
| Month | Filings |
|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| Jun 2026 | 30 |
| Jul 2026 | 16 |
| Aug 2026 (partial) | 2 |
Property values in Raleigh
Based on 538 properties with assessed-value data from county tax records.
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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