Market Ranking · 2026-10-09
Top Foreclosure Counties in Florida (2026)
1,754 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 28 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.
- 1,754 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 28 counties
- Highest volume: Hillsborough County (250+), Duval County (250+), Manatee County (250+)
- Average median property value: $271,448
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsborough County | 250+ | $256,088 | 10.8% | — |
| 2 | Duval County | 250+ | $213,770 | 13.9% | — |
| 3 | Manatee County | 250+ | $347,524 | 19.0% | — |
| 4 | Pasco County | 100+ | $265,121 | 40.7% | — |
| 5 | Lake County | 100+ | $290,017 | 6.7% | — |
| 6 | Brevard County | 100+ | $261,420 | 13.5% | — |
| 7 | Seminole County | 50+ | $388,724 | 3.8% | — |
| 8 | Santa Rosa County | 25+ | $208,541 | 46.2% | — |
| 9 | Collier County | 25+ | $366,567 | — | — |
| 10 | Okaloosa County | fewer than 25 | $205,965 | — | — |
| 11 | Gadsden County | fewer than 25 | $182,197 | — | — |
| 12 | Highlands County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Walton County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Flagler County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Indian River County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Hendry County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Osceola County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Hernando County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Columbia County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Gulf County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Monroe County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Demo Gadsden County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Gilchrist County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Okeechobee County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Jackson County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Levy County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Nassau County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Putnam County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in Florida?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 1,754 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 28 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 250+ pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $256,088. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Florida pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 11 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Florida pre-foreclosure filings is $271,448. Values vary by county — from $182,197 to $388,724.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in Florida involve absentee owners?+
On average, 19.3% 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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