Market Ranking · 2026-09-20
Top Foreclosure Counties in Florida (2026)
643 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 12 counties in Florida, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Pre-foreclosure and foreclosure filings — the earliest public signal that a property owner has defaulted on their mortgage. Filed by lenders when the borrower misses payments, these cases create motivated-seller opportunities months before any MLS listing.
- 643 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 12 counties
- Highest volume: Hillsborough County (100+), Duval County (100+), Manatee County (100+)
- Average median property value: $281,674
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsborough County | 100+ | $260,935 | 10.7% | — |
| 2 | Duval County | 100+ | $215,249 | 21.6% | — |
| 3 | Manatee County | 100+ | $406,733 | — | — |
| 4 | Pasco County | 50+ | $231,103 | 64.3% | — |
| 5 | Seminole County | 50+ | $399,312 | 0.0% | — |
| 6 | Lake County | 25+ | $268,125 | 0.0% | — |
| 7 | Brevard County | 25+ | $268,430 | 25.0% | — |
| 8 | Gadsden County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Santa Rosa County | fewer than 25 | $203,509 | — | — |
| 10 | Demo Gadsden County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Osceola County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Okaloosa County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in Florida?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 643 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 12 Florida counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Florida county has the most pre-foreclosure filings?+
Hillsborough County leads with 100+ pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $260,935. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Florida pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 8 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Florida pre-foreclosure filings is $281,674. Values vary by county — from $203,509 to $406,733.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in Florida involve absentee owners?+
On average, 20.3% of pre-foreclosure filings in Florida involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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