Market Ranking · 2026-08-27
Top Foreclosure Counties in Ohio (2026)
90 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 2 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.
- 90 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 2 counties
- Highest volume: Franklin County (50), Summit County (36)
- Average median property value: $229,100
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County | 50 | $229,100 | 4.3% | — |
| 2 | Summit County | 36 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in Ohio?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 90 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 2 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?+
Franklin County leads with 50 pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $229,100. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Ohio pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 1 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Ohio pre-foreclosure filings is $229,100. Values vary by county — from $229,100 to $229,100.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in Ohio involve absentee owners?+
On average, 4.3% 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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