City Report · 2026-07-16
Wake Forest, North Carolina Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
29 verified property-related court filings tracked in Wake Forest (Wake County). Sourced directly from North Carolina court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- $442,111 median estimated property value across Wake Forest filings with property-enrichment data.
- 72.4% of filings are Probate — the dominant lead category in Wake Forest.
- 12.9% post-filing sale rate — share of Wake Forest properties that sold after their court filing.
About Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest is a town in Wake and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located almost entirely in Wake County, it lies just north of the state capital, Raleigh. At the 2020 census, the population was 47,601, up from 30,117 in 2010. It is part of the Raleigh metropolitan area. Wake Forest was the original home of Wake Forest University for 122 years before it moved to Winston-Salem in 1956.
Source: Wikipedia
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | 21 | 72.4% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 8 | 27.6% |
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Top ZIP codes in Wake Forest
| ZIP code | Filings |
|---|---|
| 27587 | 29 |
Filing volume by month
| Month | Filings |
|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 5 |
Property values in Wake Forest
Based on 70 properties with assessed-value data from county tax records.
Post-filing property sales
12.9% of trackable properties in Wake Forest (9 of 70) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $415,000. Median time from filing to sale: 136 days. 100% of sales were filing-driven (sold AFTER the court filing).
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Wake Forest sits within Wake County, North Carolina. Full county-level analysis: Wake County Court Filings Intelligence Report · Wake County subscription & coverage page.
Frequently asked questions
How many property-related court filings are tracked in Wake Forest, North Carolina?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 29 verified property-related court filings in Wake Forest, sourced directly from Wake County court dockets. The filings include Probate (21), Pre-Foreclosure (8).
What types of court cases does Keystone track in Wake Forest?+
Court filings tracked in Wake Forest include: Probate (21 filings, 72.4%); Pre-Foreclosure (8 filings, 27.6%). Each filing is sourced from public court dockets on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in Wake Forest court filings?+
The median estimated property value across Wake Forest court filings with property-enrichment data is $442,111. The middle 50% of properties range from $365,645 to $548,573 in assessed value. Values are sourced from county tax assessor records.
Do properties sell after a court filing in Wake Forest?+
Yes. 12.9% of trackable properties in Wake Forest (9 of 70) have recorded a sale after their court filing. The median post-filing sale price is $415,000. Sales occur a median of 136 days after the court filing.
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