Market Ranking · 2026-08-24
Top Foreclosure Counties in North Carolina (2026)
7,664 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 86 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.
- 7,664 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 86 counties
- Highest volume: Wake County (2,256), Mecklenburg County (1,095), Forsyth County (558)
- Average median property value: $240,756
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake County | 2,256 | $377,239 | — | — |
| 2 | Mecklenburg County | 1,095 | $340,800 | — | — |
| 3 | Forsyth County | 558 | $245,200 | — | — |
| 4 | Alamance County | 378 | $262,345 | — | — |
| 5 | Guilford County | 299 | $309,500 | — | — |
| 6 | Cumberland County | 284 | $218,300 | — | — |
| 7 | Durham County | 195 | $390,609 | — | — |
| 8 | Gaston County | 183 | $272,740 | — | — |
| 9 | Wilson County | 176 | $166,507 | — | — |
| 10 | Cleveland County | 128 | $195,874 | — | — |
| 11 | Cabarrus County | 118 | $365,690 | — | — |
| 12 | Columbus County | 109 | $91,250 | — | — |
| 13 | Iredell County | 106 | $277,440 | — | — |
| 14 | Onslow County | 93 | $243,690 | — | — |
| 15 | Catawba County | 88 | $220,050 | — | — |
| 16 | Johnston County | 86 | $279,390 | — | — |
| 17 | Burke County | 81 | $132,403 | — | — |
| 18 | Rockingham County | 64 | $167,769 | — | — |
| 19 | Robeson County | 57 | $122,050 | — | — |
| 20 | Bladen County | 54 | $138,390 | — | — |
| 21 | Demo Caldwell County | 53 | $212,100 | — | — |
| 22 | Union County | 53 | $359,900 | — | — |
| 23 | New Hanover County | 53 | $450,350 | — | — |
| 24 | Granville County | 52 | $238,632 | — | — |
| 25 | Henderson County | 50 | $257,500 | — | — |
| 26 | Randolph County | 50 | $182,560 | — | — |
| 27 | Brunswick County | 44 | $277,130 | — | — |
| 28 | Craven County | 44 | $157,445 | — | — |
| 29 | Mcdowell County | 40 | $188,130 | — | — |
| 30 | Sampson County | 38 | $169,981 | — | — |
Related reports
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Sourcing guide: How to Find Pre-Foreclosure Leads in North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in North Carolina?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 7,664 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 86 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 2,256 pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $377,239. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in North Carolina pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 48 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in North Carolina pre-foreclosure filings is $240,756. Values vary by county — from $91,250 to $450,350.
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