Market Ranking · 2026-07-16
Top Foreclosure Counties in New Jersey (2026)
27,645 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 8 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.
- 27,645 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 8 counties
- Highest volume: Ocean County (7,227), Middlesex County (4,700), Atlantic County (4,532)
- Average median property value: $292,765
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean County | 7,227 | $272,450 | 18.8% | — |
| 2 | Middlesex County | 4,700 | $160,900 | — | — |
| 3 | Atlantic County | 4,532 | $159,800 | — | 387d |
| 4 | Bergen County | 4,391 | $472,200 | — | 508d |
| 5 | Mercer County | 3,248 | $151,200 | — | — |
| 6 | Monmouth County | 2,318 | $570,200 | 33.3% | 207d |
| 7 | Cape May County | 1,222 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Cumberland County | 7 | $262,607 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in New Jersey?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 27,645 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 8 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?+
Ocean County leads with 7,227 pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $272,450. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in New Jersey pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 7 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in New Jersey pre-foreclosure filings is $292,765. Values vary by county — from $151,200 to $570,200.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in New Jersey involve absentee owners?+
On average, 26.0% 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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