Lis Pendens Filings in Smithtown

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 Smithtown, sourced from Suffolk County Clerk records.

735
Distressed
5
Auction
188
Vacant parcels

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Frequently asked questions

How many foreclosures are in Smithtown?
We track 735 parcels in Smithtown 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 Smithtown?
This page lists foreclosure-stage parcels in Smithtown. 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 Smithtown

Property in Smithtown falls mainly within the SMITHTOWN 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

  • SMITHTOWN FD
  • COMMACK FD ZONE 2
  • NESCONSET FD ZONE 2
  • COMMACK FD ZONE 1

Shares are measured from parcel-level district membership in the county GIS boundary files, sampled across Smithtown’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.