Market Ranking · 2026-07-16
Top Foreclosure Counties in Pennsylvania (2026)
3,073 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 16 counties in Pennsylvania, 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.
- 3,073 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 16 counties
- Highest volume: York County (950), Butler County (489), Clearfield County (354)
- Average median property value: $122,083
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | 950 | $124,830 | 28.6% | 175d |
| 2 | Butler County | 489 | $37,500 | — | 220d |
| 3 | Clearfield County | 354 | $42,400 | 27.6% | 321d |
| 4 | Dauphin County | 314 | $99,000 | — | 374d |
| 5 | Lycoming County | 240 | $112,197 | — | 597d |
| 6 | Montgomery County | 170 | $141,530 | 25.4% | 29d |
| 7 | Bucks County | 140 | $344,714 | 22.6% | 20d |
| 8 | Lackawanna County | 118 | — | — | 68d |
| 9 | Delaware County | 80 | $213,375 | 32.0% | — |
| 10 | Northampton County | 58 | $51,300 | — | — |
| 11 | Cumberland County | 52 | $188,000 | 8.0% | 52d |
| 12 | Schuylkill County | 39 | $116,350 | 9.1% | — |
| 13 | Cambria County | 34 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Centre County | 18 | $40,185 | — | — |
| 15 | Jefferson County | 9 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Luzerne County | 8 | $75,700 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in Pennsylvania?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 3,073 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 16 Pennsylvania counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Pennsylvania county has the most pre-foreclosure filings?+
York County leads with 950 pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $124,830. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Pennsylvania pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 13 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Pennsylvania pre-foreclosure filings is $122,083. Values vary by county — from $37,500 to $344,714.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in Pennsylvania involve absentee owners?+
On average, 21.9% of pre-foreclosure filings in Pennsylvania 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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