Market Ranking · 2026-10-01
Top Guardianship Counties in North Carolina (2026)
1,244 verified guardianship filings across 9 counties in North Carolina, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Guardianship filings — when a property owner becomes incapacitated and a guardian is appointed by the court to manage their affairs, including real estate. These situations often lead to property sales, especially when care costs exceed available resources.
- 1,244 total guardianship filings tracked across 9 counties
- Highest volume: Wake County (1,000+), Alamance County (50+), Mecklenburg County (25+)
- Average median property value: $381,987
County rankings by guardianship volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake County | 1,000+ | $467,330 | — | — |
| 2 | Alamance County | 50+ | $258,221 | — | — |
| 3 | Mecklenburg County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 4 | Cumberland County | 25+ | $345,700 | — | — |
| 5 | Guilford County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 6 | New Hanover County | fewer than 25 | $456,700 | — | — |
| 7 | Cabarrus County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Union County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Gaston County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many guardianship filings are tracked in North Carolina?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 1,244 verified guardianship filings across 9 North Carolina counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which North Carolina county has the most guardianship filings?+
Wake County leads with 1,000+ guardianship filings. The median property value in these filings is $467,330. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in North Carolina guardianship filings?+
Across 4 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in North Carolina guardianship filings is $381,987. Values vary by county — from $258,221 to $467,330.
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