Lis Pendens Filings in Riverhead

Lis pendens filings mark the formal start of judicial foreclosure proceedings under New York's Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. The list below covers active filings in Riverhead, sourced from Suffolk County Clerk records.

1,527
Distressed
7
Auction
2,319
Vacant parcels

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Frequently asked questions

How many foreclosures are in Riverhead?
We track 1,527 parcels in Riverhead in active foreclosure stages — lis pendens, nuisance deeds, comptroller transfers, and scheduled auctions. Last updated September 2026.
How do I find pre-foreclosure homes in Riverhead?
This page lists foreclosure-stage parcels in Riverhead. Sign up free to see owner names, lender filings, and the exact stage of each property in the 7-stage foreclosure pipeline.
What are the stages of a Suffolk County foreclosure?
The pipeline runs: tax arrears → lis pendens → judgment → nuisance deed → comptroller transfer → auction scheduling → auction sale. Each stage typically takes months; motivated sellers are reachable months before auction.

School and fire districts in Riverhead

Property in Riverhead falls mainly within the RIVERHEAD CSD, with 3 other districts also covering part of the area. School district is one of the larger line items on a Suffolk tax bill, so it materially affects carrying cost on any property here.

School districts

Fire districts

  • RIVERHEAD FD
  • MANORVILLE FD - ZONE 2
  • JAMESPORT FD
  • FLANDERS FD - ZONE 2

Shares are measured from parcel-level district membership in the county GIS boundary files, sampled across Riverhead’s ZIP codes. District membership is derived from each parcel’s centroid — check the district directly before relying on it for enrollment or insurance decisions.