Salem County, New Jersey Court Filings Intelligence
Live court-record analysis of property-related filings (foreclosure, probate, divorce, partition, guardianship). Data sourced direct from Salem County court dockets. Updated 2026-08-03. See methodology.
- Filing volume cooling (-47.6%) — last 3 complete months (151 filings) vs prior 3 complete months (288 filings). Excludes the current calendar month (in progress).
- 66.5% of filings are Pre-Foreclosure — the dominant lead category in Salem County during the observed window.
About Salem County
Salem County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its western boundary is formed by the Delaware River, and it has the eastern terminus of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, which connects the county with New Castle, Delaware. Its county seat is Salem. The county is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
Source: Wikipedia
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5871 verified property-related court filings tracked across 79 months (Jan 2020 to Jul 2026).
74 typical monthly filing volume.
0% of filings involve owners whose mailing address differs from the property address (0 of 5871 filings).
$117,900 median estimated property value across the 16 filings with property-enrichment data (0% coverage).
4.2% New Jersey unemployment rate (BLS, as of 2026-05). Filings should be read against the local-economy backdrop.
Filing type breakdown
| Filing type | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 3902 | 66.5% | |
| Tax Sale | 1969 | 33.5% |
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Monthly filing activity
| Month | Filings | vs prior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | 79 | ||
| Feb 2020 | 60 | -19 | |
| Mar 2020 | 61 | +1 | |
| Apr 2020 | 38 | -23 | |
| May 2020 | 97 | +59 | |
| Jun 2020 | 20 | -77 | |
| Jul 2020 | 54 | +34 | |
| Aug 2020 | 40 | -14 | |
| Sep 2020 | 58 | +18 | |
| Oct 2020 | 104 | +46 | |
| Nov 2020 | 102 | -2 | |
| Dec 2020 | 111 | +9 | |
| Jan 2021 | 56 | -55 | |
| Feb 2021 | 42 | -14 | |
| Mar 2021 | 71 | +29 | |
| Apr 2021 | 70 | -1 | |
| May 2021 | 60 | -10 | |
| Jun 2021 | 53 | -7 | |
| Jul 2021 | 73 | +20 | |
| Aug 2021 | 65 | -8 | |
| Sep 2021 | 34 | -31 | |
| Oct 2021 | 108 | +74 | |
| Nov 2021 | 112 | +4 | |
| Dec 2021 | 84 | -28 | |
| Jan 2022 | 111 | +27 | |
| Feb 2022 | 46 | -65 | |
| Mar 2022 | 68 | +22 | |
| Apr 2022 | 43 | -25 | |
| May 2022 | 47 | +4 | |
| Jun 2022 | 75 | +28 | |
| Jul 2022 | 62 | -13 | |
| Aug 2022 | 53 | -9 | |
| Sep 2022 | 61 | +8 | |
| Oct 2022 | 28 | -33 | |
| Nov 2022 | 96 | +68 | |
| Dec 2022 | 70 | -26 | |
| Jan 2023 | 162 | +92 | |
| Feb 2023 | 107 | -55 | |
| Mar 2023 | 51 | -56 | |
| Apr 2023 | 58 | +7 | |
| May 2023 | 44 | -14 | |
| Jun 2023 | 58 | +14 | |
| Jul 2023 | 45 | -13 | |
| Aug 2023 | 32 | -13 | |
| Sep 2023 | 51 | +19 | |
| Oct 2023 | 103 | +52 | |
| Nov 2023 | 85 | -18 | |
| Dec 2023 | 128 | +43 | |
| Jan 2024 | 107 | -21 | |
| Feb 2024 | 55 | -52 | |
| Mar 2024 | 61 | +6 | |
| Apr 2024 | 63 | +2 | |
| May 2024 | 56 | -7 | |
| Jun 2024 | 44 | -12 | |
| Jul 2024 | 69 | +25 | |
| Aug 2024 | 135 | +66 | |
| Sep 2024 | 56 | -79 | |
| Oct 2024 | 42 | -14 | |
| Nov 2024 | 42 | 0 | |
| Dec 2024 | 100 | +58 | |
| Jan 2025 | 162 | +62 | |
| Feb 2025 | 96 | -66 | |
| Mar 2025 | 142 | +46 | |
| Apr 2025 | 77 | -65 | |
| May 2025 | 51 | -26 | |
| Jun 2025 | 80 | +29 | |
| Jul 2025 | 101 | +21 | |
| Aug 2025 | 63 | -38 | |
| Sep 2025 | 57 | -6 | |
| Oct 2025 | 95 | +38 | |
| Nov 2025 | 69 | -26 | |
| Dec 2025 | 123 | +54 | |
| Jan 2026 | 111 | -12 | |
| Feb 2026 | 168 | +57 | |
| Mar 2026 | 65 | -103 | |
| Apr 2026 | 55 | -10 | |
| May 2026 | 57 | +2 | |
| Jun 2026 | 60 | +3 | |
| Jul 2026 | 34 | -26 |
Each row reflects new filings entering the dataset that month, after ownership verification. Most recent month may be partial.
Geographic concentration by ZIP
Top 9 ZIPs in Salem County account for 0.9% of all tracked filings, showing where distressed real estate activity clusters.
| ZIP | City | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08070 | Pennsville | 12 | 0.2% | |
| 08069 | PENNS GROVE | 12 | 0.2% | |
| 08079 | SALEM | 11 | 0.2% | |
| 08318 | Pittsgrove | 9 | 0.2% | |
| 08098 | WOODSTOWN | 3 | 0.1% | |
| 08067 | Pedricktown | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 08001 | ALLOWAY | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 07675 | OLD TAPPAN | 1 | 0.0% | |
| 08302 | BRIDGETON | 1 | 0.0% |
Based on filings with a parseable property address (1% of Salem County filings).
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Property value distribution
| Estimated value | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $75k | 4 | 25.0% | |
| $75k - $150k | 6 | 37.5% | |
| $150k - $250k | 4 | 25.0% | |
| $250k - $400k | 1 | 6.2% | |
| $400k+ | 1 | 6.2% |
Source: third-party property enrichment (0% coverage on Salem County filings). Median $117,900; mean $152,138.
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Day-of-week filing pattern
| Day | Filings | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1 | 0.0% | |
| Mon | 1251 | 21.5% | |
| Tue | 1127 | 19.3% | |
| Wed | 1119 | 19.2% | |
| Thu | 1154 | 19.8% | |
| Fri | 1180 | 20.2% | |
| Sat | 0 | 0.0% |
Filings cluster Monday through Friday, with weekend filings essentially absent (court system closed). Computed for 5832 filings with a parseable date.
Building characteristics
Per-property details from third-party property enrichment, aggregated across the 20 filings with characteristic data:
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1954 |
| Owner-occupied (at time of enrichment) | 0.0% |
Housing stock + distress signals
Underlying housing stock and distress indicators across all 27740 Salem County housing units, from US Census ACS 5-year data. National reference values shown for context.
| Indicator | Salem County | US average |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy rate (incl. seasonal + for-sale) | 10.3% | 10.5% |
| Share of owner-occupied units carrying a mortgage | 57.1% | 60.8% |
| Pre-1940 housing stock | 21.0% | 12.3% |
| Single-family detached share of housing stock | 74.3% | 61.2% |
| Residents age 65 or older | 18.9% | 17.3% |
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS 2023 5-year). National reference values are ACS 2022 5-year US totals. Why these matter: vacancy rate is the strongest single proxy for distressed inventory; mortgage-carrying share defines the risk pool exposed to rate environment; pre-1940 stock signals deferred maintenance and renovation opportunity; senior population correlates with probate pipeline depth.
Rent benchmark (HUD Fair Market Rent)
HUD sets Fair Market Rents at the metro area level — the same FMRs apply to every county within the metro. Salem County sits within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FY 2026). Used to set Section 8 voucher amounts; investors use it as a defensible rent-estimate floor for buy-to-rent underwriting.
| Unit size | Fair market rent / month |
|---|---|
| Efficiency / studio | $1,397 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,520 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,810 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,170 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,423 |
Source: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents (2026). 40th-percentile gross rent including utilities. Why this matters: Section-8-eligible tenants are a baseline demand floor for rental inventory at these price points; FMR is the official ceiling for voucher-eligible rents.
New construction (market momentum)
Annual building permits filed in Salem County from the US Census Building Permits Survey. Trend signal on whether new housing demand is accelerating or contracting in this market.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units permitted (2025) | 77 |
| Year-over-year change (2024 → 2025) | +20.3% |
| Single-family share of permits (2025) | 100.0% |
| Single-family units permitted | 77 |
| Multifamily units permitted (2+ units per building) | 0 |
Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, annual cumulative data. Why this matters: permits trending up signals strong demand for new inventory; permits contracting at the same time foreclosure activity rises indicates broader market softening (deals price differently). Multifamily share shows whether the market is densifying or holding to single-family stock.
Macro context: state home prices and national delinquency
Salem County filings should be read against the broader housing-market backdrop. New Jersey state home-price trend and the national mortgage-delinquency rate are the two macro signals most directly relevant to foreclosure exposure.
| Indicator | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey home price index (year-over-year) | +5.4% | 2026-01-01 |
| New Jersey home price index (cumulative since 2020) | +74.5% | 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 NJSTHPI); Federal Reserve Board, Mortgage Delinquency 30+Day Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages (FRED series DRSFRMACBS). Updated quarterly. Free public data.
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Filing velocity by case type
How each distress category is trending — are foreclosures accelerating while divorces cool, or vice versa? This breakdown is only possible with direct court-record data.
| Case type | Total | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 3863 | 65.8% | -66.1% |
| Tax Sale | 1969 | 33.5% | +13.4% |
Trend = recent 2-3 month volume vs prior 2-3 months (current partial month excluded). Positive = accelerating; negative = cooling.
Seasonal filing patterns
Court filings peak in Jan and are lowest in Sep. The 2.1x peak-to-trough ratio suggests strong seasonal patterns — investors who time their outreach around Jan can reach more distressed homeowners.
| Month | Avg filings | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 112.6 | 100% |
| Feb | 82 | 73% |
| Mar | 74.1 | 66% |
| Apr | 57.7 | 51% |
| May | 58.9 | 52% |
| Jun | 55.7 | 49% |
| Jul | 62.6 | 56% |
| Aug | 64.7 | 57% |
| Sep | 52.8 | 47% |
| Oct | 80 | 71% |
| Nov | 84.3 | 75% |
| Dec | 102.7 | 91% |
Average filings per calendar month across all observed years. Relative column shows each month as a percentage of the peak month (Jan), with a 2.1x peak-to-trough ratio.
ZIP code distress hotspots
Distress is geographically dispersed across 9 ZIP codes, with no single area dominating.
| ZIP | Area | Filings | Share | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08070 | Pennsville | 12 | 0.2% | $137,150 |
| 08069 | Penns Grove | 12 | 0.2% | $91,800 |
| 08079 | Salem | 11 | 0.2% | $150,450 |
| 08318 | Pittsgrove | 9 | 0.2% | -- |
| 08098 | Woodstown | 3 | 0.1% | $115,000 |
| 08067 | Pedricktown | 2 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08001 | Alloway | 2 | 0.0% | $173,200 |
| 07675 | Old Tappan | 1 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08302 | Bridgeton | 1 | 0.0% | $172,500 |
Top 9 of 9 ZIP codes with filings.
Non-resident owner analysis
Most filings (100%) involve owner-occupied properties. The relatively low absentee rate suggests distress is primarily hitting homeowners, not institutional investors.
| Case type | Total filings | Non-resident % |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 3902 | 0.0% |
| Tax Sale | 1969 | 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.
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Distress composition and shifts
Tax Sale share is rising. Pre-Foreclosure share is declining. Low diversity — distress is dominated by one or two case types, suggesting a concentrated driver.
| Case type | Recent share | Earlier share | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 53.2% | 66.5% | -13.3pp (falling) |
| Tax Sale | 46.8% | 33.5% | +13.3pp (rising) |
Distress diversity score: 1.0 (Shannon entropy; higher = more diverse distress sources). "Recent" = last 2 complete months; "Earlier" = all prior months.
Court Docket Activity
Across 5830 tracked cases, the average case has 1 docket entries (median 1). 100.0% of cases are in the "early stage (1-5 events)" stage. Pre-Foreclosure cases are the most court-active at 1.0 events on average. Higher docket activity signals that courts are actively processing the case, which can indicate timeline urgency for investor outreach.
| Activity level | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Early stage (1-5 events) | 5830 | 100.0% |
Docket activity by case type
| Case type | Avg. events | Cases tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 1.0 | 3861 |
| Tax Sale | 1.0 | 1969 |
Based on 5830 cases with docket event tracking from Salem County court records. Docket entries include filings, hearings, orders, and motions.
Property Value Profile
The median assessed value of properties in court filings is $106,100. Pre-Foreclosure filings involve the highest-value properties (median $115,000), while Tax Sale filings trend lower (median $48,500). The largest segment (50.0%) falls in the Under $100K range.
| Value range | Properties | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100K | 10 | 50.0% |
| $100K - $250K | 8 | 40.0% |
| $250K - $500K | 1 | 5.0% |
| $500K - $1M | 1 | 5.0% |
Value breakdown by case type
| Case type | Median value | Avg value | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | $115,000 | $147,587 | 15 |
| Tax Sale | $48,500 | $63,120 | 5 |
Based on county assessor records for 20 properties with court filings (0.3% of total filings). Values are tax-assessed amounts, not market listing prices.
Investment Opportunity Score by ZIP Code
Across 5 ZIP codes with sufficient court filing data, ZIP 08069 (Carneys Point) ranks highest with an investment opportunity score of 75/100, driven by high filing volume (12 cases). 3 of 5 scored ZIPs are above the average score of 56.
| Rank | ZIP Code | Area | Score | Filings | Avg Value | Absentee % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 08069 | Carneys Point |
75
|
12 | — | 0% |
| #2 | 08079 | Salem |
71
|
11 | — | 0% |
| #3 | 08070 | Pennsville |
60
|
12 | — | 0% |
| #4 | 08318 | Elmer |
48
|
9 | — | 0% |
| #5 | 08098 | Woodstown |
25
|
3 | — | 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. A score of 100 means that ZIP ranks highest across all dimensions. Scores should be compared within the same county or state, not across different markets.
Based on 5871 court filings across 5 ZIP codes. ZIPs with fewer than 3 filings are excluded. Property values from county assessor records. Absentee status from property ownership verification.
Distress Capital Analysis
$2,529,400 in assessed property value is currently tied up in 20 court-filed properties. Pre-Foreclosure filings represent the largest capital pool ($2,213,800 across 15 properties).
Capital at Risk by Filing Type
| Filing Type | Total Value | Properties | Avg Value | High Equity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | $2,213,800 | 15 | $147,587 | -- |
| Tax Sale | $315,600 | 5 | $63,120 | -- |
Based on 20 properties with assessor valuations (0.3% of 5871 total filings). Values are county assessor estimates. Equity calculated from estimated value vs outstanding mortgage balance where available.
Market Absorption & Turnover Analysis
5,832 court filings tracked with 0 resolved (0.0% absorption rate). The court system is accumulating cases faster than they resolve, creating a growing backlog of 5,832 active cases.
| Month | New Filings | Resolved | Net | Inflow | Absorption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | 79 | 0 | +79 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2020 | 60 | 0 | +60 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2020 | 61 | 0 | +61 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2020 | 38 | 0 | +38 | 0.0% | |
| May 2020 | 97 | 0 | +97 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2020 | 20 | 0 | +20 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2020 | 54 | 0 | +54 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2020 | 40 | 0 | +40 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2020 | 58 | 0 | +58 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2020 | 104 | 0 | +104 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2020 | 102 | 0 | +102 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2020 | 111 | 0 | +111 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2021 | 56 | 0 | +56 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2021 | 42 | 0 | +42 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2021 | 71 | 0 | +71 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2021 | 70 | 0 | +70 | 0.0% | |
| May 2021 | 60 | 0 | +60 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2021 | 53 | 0 | +53 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2021 | 73 | 0 | +73 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2021 | 65 | 0 | +65 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2021 | 34 | 0 | +34 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2021 | 108 | 0 | +108 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2021 | 112 | 0 | +112 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2021 | 84 | 0 | +84 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2022 | 111 | 0 | +111 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2022 | 46 | 0 | +46 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2022 | 68 | 0 | +68 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2022 | 43 | 0 | +43 | 0.0% | |
| May 2022 | 47 | 0 | +47 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2022 | 75 | 0 | +75 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2022 | 62 | 0 | +62 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2022 | 53 | 0 | +53 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2022 | 61 | 0 | +61 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2022 | 28 | 0 | +28 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2022 | 96 | 0 | +96 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2022 | 70 | 0 | +70 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2023 | 162 | 0 | +162 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2023 | 107 | 0 | +107 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2023 | 51 | 0 | +51 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2023 | 58 | 0 | +58 | 0.0% | |
| May 2023 | 44 | 0 | +44 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2023 | 58 | 0 | +58 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2023 | 45 | 0 | +45 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2023 | 32 | 0 | +32 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2023 | 51 | 0 | +51 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2023 | 103 | 0 | +103 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2023 | 85 | 0 | +85 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2023 | 128 | 0 | +128 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2024 | 107 | 0 | +107 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2024 | 55 | 0 | +55 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2024 | 61 | 0 | +61 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2024 | 63 | 0 | +63 | 0.0% | |
| May 2024 | 56 | 0 | +56 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2024 | 44 | 0 | +44 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2024 | 69 | 0 | +69 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2024 | 135 | 0 | +135 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2024 | 56 | 0 | +56 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2024 | 42 | 0 | +42 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2024 | 42 | 0 | +42 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2024 | 100 | 0 | +100 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2025 | 162 | 0 | +162 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2025 | 96 | 0 | +96 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2025 | 142 | 0 | +142 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2025 | 77 | 0 | +77 | 0.0% | |
| May 2025 | 51 | 0 | +51 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2025 | 80 | 0 | +80 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2025 | 101 | 0 | +101 | 0.0% | |
| Aug 2025 | 63 | 0 | +63 | 0.0% | |
| Sep 2025 | 57 | 0 | +57 | 0.0% | |
| Oct 2025 | 95 | 0 | +95 | 0.0% | |
| Nov 2025 | 69 | 0 | +69 | 0.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | 123 | 0 | +123 | 0.0% | |
| Jan 2026 | 111 | 0 | +111 | 0.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | 168 | 0 | +168 | 0.0% | |
| Mar 2026 | 65 | 0 | +65 | 0.0% | |
| Apr 2026 | 55 | 0 | +55 | 0.0% | |
| May 2026 | 57 | 0 | +57 | 0.0% | |
| Jun 2026 | 60 | 0 | +60 | 0.0% | |
| Jul 2026 | 34 | 0 | +34 | 0.0% |
Resolution by Case Type
| Case Type | Filed | Resolved | Absorption | Avg Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 3863 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
| Tax Sale | 1969 | 0 | 0.0% | n/a |
Absorption rate measures the percentage of filed cases that have reached a terminal resolution (judgment, dismissal, settlement, or sale). A low absorption rate indicates a growing backlog of active cases in the court system. Resolution timing based on 0 resolved cases out of 5832 total filings.
Case Aging & Stall Analysis
4,876 cases (83.6%) have been active for over a year without resolution. 24 filings in the last <30 days represent fresh opportunities.
| Age | Total | Resolved | Still active | Resolution rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <30 days | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0.0% |
| 30-90 days | 113 | 0 | 113 | 0.0% |
| 3-6 months | 283 | 0 | 283 | 0.0% |
| 6-12 months | 536 | 0 | 536 | 0.0% |
| 1-2 years | 1,083 | 0 | 1,083 | 0.0% |
| 2+ years | 3,793 | 0 | 3,793 | 0.0% |
Resolution speed by case type
| Case type | Total | Resolved | Rate | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 3,863 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Tax Sale | 1,969 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Case aging computed from filing date to present for unresolved cases. Resolution classified from court docket entries (judgments, settlements, dismissals, sheriff sales). Cases with a resolution event are removed from the stall count.
Municipality filing concentration in Salem County
Court filings in Salem County span 16 municipalities. Salem leads with 1103 filings (19.4% of total), predominantly Pre-Foreclosure (56.4%). Filing activity is geographically concentrated — the top 3 municipalities account for 52% of all filings.
| Municipality | Filings | Share | Top case type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 1103 | 19.4% | Pre-Foreclosure (56.4%) |
| Carneys Point | 1018 | 17.9% | Pre-Foreclosure (64.4%) |
| Penns Grove | 823 | 14.5% | Pre-Foreclosure (69.3%) |
| Pennsville | 821 | 14.4% | Pre-Foreclosure (78.2%) |
| Pittsgrove | 497 | 8.7% | Pre-Foreclosure (64.6%) |
| Woodstown | 250 | 4.4% | Pre-Foreclosure (64.4%) |
| Quinton | 221 | 3.9% | Pre-Foreclosure (66.1%) |
| Alloway | 196 | 3.4% | Pre-Foreclosure (74.5%) |
| Elmer | 190 | 3.3% | Pre-Foreclosure (55.8%) |
| Pilesgrove | 178 | 3.1% | Pre-Foreclosure (51.7%) |
| Mannington | 88 | 1.5% | Pre-Foreclosure (62.5%) |
| Upper Pittsgrove | 85 | 1.5% | Pre-Foreclosure (74.1%) |
| Elsinboro | 81 | 1.4% | Pre-Foreclosure (76.5%) |
| Oldmans | 68 | 1.2% | Pre-Foreclosure (83.8%) |
| Lower Alloways Creek | 66 | 1.2% | Pre-Foreclosure (54.5%) |
Top 15 of 16 municipalities with court filings. Data from 5,686 filings (97% of total). Municipality names from county assessor records.
Quarterly Filing Volume Trends
Filing trends across 18 comparable quarters show 4,146 tracked filings in Salem County. Most recent quarter (2026 Q2: 172) was declining vs prior (2026 Q1: 344, -50.0%). Tax Sale shows the largest composition shift, declining share from 36.9% to 32.7%.
| Quarter | Total | Pre-Foreclosure | Tax Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Q1 | 225 | 135 (60.0%) | 90 (40.0%) |
| 2022 Q2 | 165 | 77 (46.7%) | 88 (53.3%) |
| 2022 Q3 | 176 | 68 (38.6%) | 108 (61.4%) |
| 2022 Q4 | 194 | 146 (75.3%) | 48 (24.7%) |
| 2023 Q1 | 320 | 255 (79.7%) | 65 (20.3%) |
| 2023 Q2 | 160 | 68 (42.5%) | 92 (57.5%) |
| 2023 Q3 | 128 | 65 (50.8%) | 63 (49.2%) |
| 2023 Q4 | 316 | 236 (74.7%) | 80 (25.3%) |
| 2024 Q1 | 223 | 153 (68.6%) | 70 (31.4%) |
| 2024 Q2 | 163 | 77 (47.2%) | 86 (52.8%) |
| 2024 Q3 | 260 | 158 (60.8%) | 102 (39.2%) |
| 2024 Q4 | 184 | 127 (69.0%) | 57 (31.0%) |
| 2025 Q1 | 400 | 328 (82.0%) | 72 (18.0%) |
| 2025 Q2 | 208 | 127 (61.1%) | 81 (38.9%) |
| 2025 Q3 | 221 | 144 (65.2%) | 77 (34.8%) |
| 2025 Q4 | 287 | 207 (72.1%) | 80 (27.9%) |
| 2026 Q1 | 344 | 251 (73.0%) | 93 (27.0%) |
| 2026 Q2 | 172 | 88 (51.2%) | 84 (48.8%) |
Composition shift: Tax Sale filings are declining share, moving from 36.9% to 32.7% of total filings (-4.2 percentage points).
Only comparable quarters shown (collection ramp-up periods excluded). Filing dates from verified court records. Current partial quarter excluded from trend calculations.
Repeat litigation patterns in Salem County
Of 2,888 unique property owners in court filings, 888 (30.7%) appear in multiple cases, including 335 with 3 or more filings. The most active repeat filer has 395 cases spanning 78 months. Tax Sale cases have the highest repeat rate at 55.2%.
Repeat rate by case type
| Case type | Repeat owners | Total owners | Repeat rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foreclosure | 786 | 2445 | 32.1% |
| Tax Sale | 421 | 762 | 55.2% |
Analysis based on 2,888 unique owner names across court filings. Repeat filers are property owners appearing in 2 or more distinct cases.
Why these filings are invisible on most public foreclosure sites
The largest public foreclosure-aggregator interfaces surface only post-auction bank-owned properties in New Jersey. 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.
Methodology and full audit: Court-vs-aggregator coverage gap report.
Methodology and data sources
- Court filings are collected directly from Salem County court records, which are public information.
- Every filing in this dataset has been verified for current owner-of-record. Entity-owned filings (LLCs, trusts, banks) and properties where the named party is not the current owner are excluded.
- Property value figures come from third-party enrichment (0% coverage on this dataset).
- Individual case data, defendant names, and property addresses are not published. Reports show aggregated statistics only.
- The methodology page at /reports/methodology documents data sources, sample sizes, and known limitations in detail.
- This report was generated 2026-08-03 from the live database. Numbers reflect the dataset at that moment.
Top cities for filings within Salem County
Where filings concentrate inside Salem County, by parsed property city or township.
| City / Township | Filings | Share (of city-parsed filings) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsville | 7 | 20.6% |
| Salem | 6 | 17.6% |
| Carneys Point | 4 | 11.8% |
| Pittsgrove | 3 | 8.8% |
| Penns Grove | 3 | 8.8% |
Share is computed against filings with a parsed property city (not against total Salem County filings — addresses missing the city portion are excluded from the denominator). Top 5 shown; smaller cities aggregate into the long tail.
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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Salem County New Jersey Court Filings Intelligence," 2026-08-03, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/salem-nj-court-filings-intelligence · Download data (CSV)