Market Ranking · 2026-10-11
Top Foreclosure Counties in Ohio (2026)
1,883 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 15 counties in Ohio, 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.
- 1,883 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 15 counties
- Highest volume: Summit County (1,000+), Franklin County (250+), Hamilton County (100+)
- Average median property value: $154,761
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit County | 1,000+ | $89,435 | — | — |
| 2 | Franklin County | 250+ | $224,900 | 6.1% | — |
| 3 | Hamilton County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 4 | Montgomery County | 100+ | $149,950 | — | — |
| 5 | Muskingum County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Lake County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Allen County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Lorain County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Fairfield County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Warren County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Mahoning County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Paulding County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Knox County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Hocking County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Clinton County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in Ohio?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 1,883 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 15 Ohio counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Ohio county has the most pre-foreclosure filings?+
Summit County leads with 1,000+ pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $89,435. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Ohio pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 3 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Ohio pre-foreclosure filings is $154,761. Values vary by county — from $89,435 to $224,900.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in Ohio involve absentee owners?+
On average, 6.1% of pre-foreclosure filings in Ohio 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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