Market Ranking · 2026-07-08
Top Foreclosure Counties in New Jersey (2026)
884 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.
- 884 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 8 counties
- Highest volume: Ocean County (506), Monmouth County (325), Middlesex County (24)
- Average median property value: $264,817
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean County | 506 | $274,400 | 18.8% | — |
| 2 | Monmouth County | 325 | $568,050 | 33.3% | — |
| 3 | Middlesex County | 24 | $237,600 | — | — |
| 4 | Mercer County | 8 | $115,150 | — | — |
| 5 | Cumberland County | 7 | $262,607 | — | — |
| 6 | Atlantic County | 6 | $131,100 | — | — |
| 7 | Bergen County | 4 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Cape May County | 4 | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in New Jersey?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 884 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 506 pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $274,400. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in New Jersey pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 6 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in New Jersey pre-foreclosure filings is $264,817. Values vary by county — from $115,150 to $568,050.
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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