Market Ranking · 2026-10-01
Top Foreclosure Counties in New Jersey (2026)
169,324 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 23 counties in New Jersey, 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.
- 169,324 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 23 counties
- Highest volume: Atlantic County (25,000+), Ocean County (25,000+), Middlesex County (25,000+)
- Average median property value: $256,681
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic County | 25,000+ | $148,800 | — | 420d |
| 2 | Ocean County | 25,000+ | $291,100 | 22.2% | 384d |
| 3 | Middlesex County | 25,000+ | $184,250 | — | 234d |
| 4 | Bergen County | 25,000+ | $418,350 | — | 432d |
| 5 | Mercer County | 10,000+ | $141,000 | — | — |
| 6 | Cape May County | 5,000+ | $357,000 | — | — |
| 7 | Morris County | 5,000+ | — | — | — |
| 8 | Salem County | 2,500+ | — | — | — |
| 9 | Monmouth County | 2,500+ | $401,100 | 30.3% | 211d |
| 10 | Camden County | 1,000+ | — | — | — |
| 11 | Sussex County | 500+ | — | — | — |
| 12 | Essex County | 250+ | — | — | — |
| 13 | Union County | 250+ | $111,850 | — | — |
| 14 | Passaic County | 250+ | — | — | — |
| 15 | Gloucester County | 250+ | — | — | — |
| 16 | Burlington County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 17 | Hudson County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 18 | Cumberland County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 19 | Hunterdon County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 20 | Cape may County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 21 | Warren County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Somerset County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Unknown County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in New Jersey?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 169,324 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 23 New Jersey counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which New Jersey county has the most pre-foreclosure filings?+
Atlantic County leads with 25,000+ pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $148,800. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in New Jersey pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 8 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in New Jersey pre-foreclosure filings is $256,681. Values vary by county — from $111,850 to $418,350.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in New Jersey involve absentee owners?+
On average, 26.2% of pre-foreclosure filings in New Jersey 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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