Market Ranking · 2026-07-10
Top Foreclosure Counties in North Carolina (2026)
897 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 8 counties in North Carolina, 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.
- 897 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 8 counties
- Highest volume: Wake County (509), Cumberland County (183), Alamance County (116)
- Average median property value: $291,727
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake County | 509 | $361,151 | — | — |
| 2 | Cumberland County | 183 | $205,900 | — | — |
| 3 | Alamance County | 116 | $268,837 | — | — |
| 4 | Demo Caldwell County | 54 | $212,100 | — | — |
| 5 | Alexander County | 15 | $157,343 | — | — |
| 6 | Montgomery County | 11 | $545,036 | 0.0% | — |
| 7 | Anson County | 4 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Ashe County | 4 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in North Carolina?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 897 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 8 North Carolina counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which North Carolina county has the most pre-foreclosure filings?+
Wake County leads with 509 pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $361,151. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in North Carolina pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 6 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in North Carolina pre-foreclosure filings is $291,727. Values vary by county — from $157,343 to $545,036.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in North Carolina involve absentee owners?+
On average, 0.0% of pre-foreclosure filings in North Carolina 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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