Market Ranking · 2026-07-10
Top Guardianship Counties in North Carolina (2026)
316 verified guardianship filings across 3 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.
- 316 total guardianship filings tracked across 3 counties
- Highest volume: Wake County (224), Alamance County (62), Cumberland County (27)
- Average median property value: $351,287
County rankings by guardianship volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wake County | 224 | $426,553 | — | — |
| 2 | Alamance County | 62 | $276,021 | — | — |
| 3 | Cumberland County | 27 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many guardianship filings are tracked in North Carolina?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 316 verified guardianship filings across 3 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 224 guardianship filings. The median property value in these filings is $426,553. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in North Carolina guardianship filings?+
Across 2 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in North Carolina guardianship filings is $351,287. Values vary by county — from $276,021 to $426,553.
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