Denton County, TX: motivated seller leads, with the reason on every owner
LeadCounty reads 9 official record sources for all 378,683 properties here, refreshed weekly. The biggest seller lists are tired landlord (21,103), tax delinquent (2,985) and inheritance deed (2,502).
National files go to anyone who pays. We cap this county at 10 investors, so the owners you find here are not on a stack of other desks. Stack the lists below and mail the top of the pile.
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2,985 owners are behind on tax here today. See who, and why.
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In Denton County we hold tax delinquent, delinquent 3+ years, in foreclosure, sheriff / foreclosure sale, inheritance deed and estate / heirs owner. Every owner you do see has the reason next to the name.
New records against the usual week
| List | This week | 4-week average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax delinquent | 2,985 | 3,086 | about the same flat |
| Owes $1,000+ in tax | 302,842 | 305,735 | about the same flat |
| In foreclosure | 195 | 194 | about the same flat |
| Tax lien | 186 | 191 | about the same flat |
| Open code violation | 296 | 297 | about the same flat |
| Vacant structure (city) | 25 | 26 | about the same flat |
| Likely vacant (model) | 1,234 | 30,460 | -96% down |
| Absentee owner | 72,603 | 69,356 | +5% up |
| Out-of-state owner | 14,843 | 14,992 | about the same flat |
| Tired landlord | 21,103 | 17,571 | +20% up |
| High equity (est.) | 93,816 | 96,080 | about the same flat |
| Estate / heirs owner | 88 | 2,049 | -96% down |
Top ZIP codes in Denton County
Most tax-delinquent properties
- 76262 Roanoke348 delinquent
- 75068 Little Elm190 delinquent
- 75067 Lewisville187 delinquent
- 76227 Aubrey177 delinquent
- 76266 Sanger158 delinquent
Most inheritance deeds (12 months)
- 76247 Justin23 deeds
- 75056 The Colony17 deeds
- 76227 Aubrey16 deeds
- 76266 Sanger16 deeds
- 76201 Denton15 deeds
Owners with more than one reason to sell
A stack is an owner who matches several reasons at once. These are the stacks investors start with in Denton County, with live counts.
- 190owners nowTax delinquent + absentee owner + owned 15+ yearsOwners behind on tax who do not live in the house and have held it a long time: usually equity and little attachment.
- 7owners nowInheritance deed in the last 12 months + out-of-state ownerHeirs who live in another state and received the house this year: most decide within a year whether to sell.
- 5,007owners nowPortfolio owner (5+) + owned 15+ yearsLong-time landlords with several properties: one conversation can cover more than one house.
- 62owners nowIn foreclosure or sheriff sale + high equityOwners with a deadline who still have equity to protect by selling on their own terms.
Named stacks of signals in Denton County
A stack is an owner who matches several reasons at once, all true for the same property. The number is how many properties in Denton County match every one today.
- Ghost Owner23
A death on record, an empty-looking house, tax unpaid.
- 3 signals stacked
- Last Straw154
Two years behind on tax and a lien or foreclosure case on top.
- 2 signals stacked
- Long Hold Estate627
Held 30 years or more, now in a trust or estate.
- 2 signals stacked
- Paper Rich4,831
Long held, worth twice what was paid, owner lives elsewhere.
- 3 signals stacked
- Far Away Drift38
Out of state for 10 years or more and behind on tax.
- 3 signals stacked
- Empty and Owing301
Looks empty, owner lives elsewhere, tax unpaid.
- 3 signals stacked
- Equity Under Fire441
Lots of equity, with a lien, a foreclosure or 2+ years of tax owed.
- 2 signals stacked
These count records, not people: a stack never says an owner wants to sell. How all eight stacks are defined →
Three Denton County properties our score ranks highest
| Street and city | Score (1 to 10) | Why it may sell |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Gawain LnThe Colony | 10of 10 | Owes about $31,300 in taxWorth 2.3x its last sale price (estimated equity) |
| Goodland DrDenton | 10of 10 | Owes about $9,800 in tax2 transfers in 5 years |
| Whitehurst LnCarrollton | 10of 10 | Inherited (death-related deed)Owner's mailing address is elsewhere |
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What the Denton County records say
Denton County has 378,683 properties on file. 2,985 of them (0.8%) are behind on property tax, and 302,842 owe $1,000 or more; 476 have been delinquent for three years or longer. 72,603 (19.2%) belong to an owner who gets the tax bill at another address, 14,843 of them in another state.
In the last 12 months the county recorded 267 inheritance deeds. 195 properties have an open foreclosure case.
Unpaid tax is most concentrated in ZIP 76262 (Roanoke) with 348 delinquent properties, followed by 75068 (Little Elm) and 75067 (Lewisville). Inheritance deeds of the last 12 months cluster in 76247 (Justin), 75056 (The Colony) and 76227 (Aubrey).
Stacking lists narrows the county to owners with more than one reason to sell. "In foreclosure or sheriff sale + high equity" gives 62 owners right now: small enough to mail every month.
Denton County on file: tax history 2005–2026, sales and transfers 1961–2026, 477 columns with data; rental registration, building condition, tax liens and foreclosure filings included. The records come from Denton Central Appraisal District, Denton County GIS, Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, collected every week.
Where the Denton County data comes from
Collected from 9 official government offices, live and refreshed weekly.
- Denton Central Appraisal Districtowners, values and building facts, deeds and sales, building permits
- Denton County GISowners, values and building facts, parcel maps
- Denton County Tax Assessor-Collectorowners, values and building facts, tax bills, payments and delinquency
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accountsowners, values and building facts, deeds and sales, building permits
- Denton County Sherifftax bills, payments and delinquency, deeds and sales
- Denton County Clerk / Recorderdeeds and sales
- Denton County Clerkforeclosure and sheriff-sale records
- City of Lewisvillecode cases and vacant buildings, rental registration
- City of Dentonbuilding permits
Denton County on file: tax history 2005–2026, sales and transfers 1961–2026, 477 columns with data; rental registration, building condition, tax liens and foreclosure filings included.
Denton County government website →
How we collect and check county records →How unpaid tax and foreclosure work in Texas
Taxing units sue to foreclose; sheriffs and constables sell the properties on the first Tuesday of the month. Homesteads and farm land can be redeemed for 2 years after the sale; other property for 180 days.
Mortgage foreclosures: non-judicial. Most foreclosures are trustee's sales on the first Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse, after at least 21 days' notice.
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Denton County questions
How many tax-delinquent properties are in Denton County, TX?
2,985 properties on the latest county file, from the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector's tax records; 302,842 of them owe $1,000 or more. The count is refreshed every week.
Where does the Denton County data come from?
From official public records: Denton Central Appraisal District, Denton County GIS, Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and Denton County Sheriff. We collect them every week, match them to each parcel and score every property.
How many investors can use Denton County data?
At most 10 investors per county, so fewer people mail the same owners. Seats are open in Denton County today.
Is Denton County full?
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Does Denton County publish foreclosure filings?
Yes: 195 properties have an open foreclosure case on the latest county file.
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