Spotting overgrown lawns takes hours of driving, and you still have to look up every owner.
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Vacant property list, with the owner's real address.
Spur flags homes that look empty in your zip, finds where the owner actually lives, and shows their equity and how long they've owned it. One click adds phone and email so you can reach owners who are paying for a house nobody uses.
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See what’s in the list ↓Zip 44105 · Cleveland, OH538 vacant properties
Live searchVacantAbsenteeEquity 60%+
- Gerald N.3517 E 116th StOwner in FL
- Brenda S.9204 Union AveOwner in GA
- Estate of Paul V.4011 E 141st StHeir in OH
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Vacancy flagon single-family, multifamily, and land
Owner addressbecause nobody's reading mail at the house
Stackablewith equity, probate, and tax delinquency
The problem
Finding vacant homes usually means driving around.
A vacant home has no one to read your letter. You need the owner's actual mailing address.
Some vacant homes are between tenants for a week. Others have sat empty for years. You can't tell from the street.
What's in the list
What's on a vacant property list in Spur.
Spur combines vacancy signals with ownership data so you see why a house might be empty and who to contact about it.
538vacant properties in one zip
302with an absentee owner
164absentee and 60%+ equity
Fields on every record
- Vacancy flag
- Based on postal and occupancy signals for the address.
- Owner mailing address
- Where to send mail when nobody lives at the property.
- Owner type
- Individual, estate, trust, LLC, or bank-owned.
- Estimated equity
- Value minus estimated loan balances.
- Years owned
- Long-held vacant homes are often inherited.
- Tax status
- Vacant homes are often behind on taxes too.
- Property details
- Type, size, year built, and lot.
- Owner contact
- Phone and email through enrichment.
Example counts from one Cleveland zip. Vacancy rates vary widely between neighborhoods.
Sample list
A sample vacant property list
Vacant homes with an absentee owner and 60%+ equity in one zip.
Zip 44105VacantAbsenteeEquity 60%+
| Owner | Property | Owner lives in | Equity | Other signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald N. | 3517 E 116th St | Tampa, FL | 100% | Owned 27 yrs |
| Brenda S. | 9204 Union Ave | Atlanta, GA | 88% | Tax delinquent |
| Estate of Paul V. | 4011 E 141st St | Parma, OH | 100% | Estate owner |
| Rodney T. | 3780 E 131st St | Houston, TX | 71% | Owned 18 yrs |
| Carla M. | 11605 Kinsman Rd | Akron, OH | 64% | Code violation |
| Harbor Lane LLC | 9817 Miles Ave | Detroit, MI | 77% | Tax delinquent |
Sample data for illustration. Names are partly masked; your results depend on your market and filters.
How it works
From zip code to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps from a zip code to the owners of empty homes.
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How to work this list
How to work a vacant property list.
Vacant homes cost their owners every month. These plays show how to reach them.
- 1Mail the owner about the empty house
Name the property, mention the ongoing costs, and offer a simple way out.
Vacant property leads play → - 2Follow up on houses you spot
Add the vacant homes you drive past to Spur and mail the owner the same week.
Driving for dollars play → - 3Check for code violations
Vacant homes often pick up city violations that push owners to act.
Code violation leads play →
Guide
What a vacant property list is, and which vacant owners to call first
A vacant property list is a set of homes, buildings, or lots where nobody appears to live or work. The most common signal comes from the postal service, which flags addresses where mail hasn't been collected for 90 days or more. Other signals include utility shutoffs, code enforcement records, and owner-provided data. Spur combines these with ownership records so each vacant property comes with an owner to contact.
Vacant homes are good leads because they cost money every month and return nothing. The owner keeps paying taxes and insurance, and the house slowly deteriorates. Many homeowner insurance policies limit coverage after a home sits empty for 30 to 60 days, and many cities charge vacant property registration fees. Owners in that situation are often more open to selling.
Not every vacant home is a lead, though. Some are between tenants or under renovation. The best vacant owners have a second signal: they live out of state, the home is owned by an estate, the taxes are behind, or there's an open code violation. Stack one of those with high equity and you have an owner with both a reason and the room to sell.
Because no one is at the property, always mail the owner's mailing address. Enrichment finds the most current address and phone, which matters for estates and owners who moved long ago.
Vacancy changes faster than most data. Re-pull your list monthly or save the search, and remove homes that become occupied.
Look at why the home is empty before you write. A vacant home owned by an estate calls for a gentle letter to the family. A vacant rental owned by an out-of-state landlord calls for a note about turnover and carrying costs. A vacant home with a code violation calls for a clear, practical offer to handle repairs or buy as-is. The same list supports all three letters once you sort it by the second signal.
25×return on a year of Spur Team from one $15,000 deal
One vacant house deal pays for years of Spur.
- Spur Team: $588/yr billed annually
- Mail 250 vacant owners × 3 touches = 750 postcards at $1.09 = $818
- One $15,000 deal = 25× your subscription
Example math. Deal size and response rates vary by market. Run your own numbers →
List + outreach in one
Spur vs. the usual way to find vacant homes
What you needBuying a listSpur
Vacant property recordsHours driving for dollars✓ Built in
Owner's real mailing addressLook up each parcel✓ Built in
Stacked signalsCross-reference several lists✓ Built in
Owner phone and emailSeparate skip trace✓ Built in
Letters and mailingYellow-letter vendor✓ Built in
FAQ
Vacant Property List questions
How do I find vacant properties in my area?
Search any zip in Spur with the vacant filter. You'll get vacant properties with the owner's mailing address, equity, and other signals, without driving every street.
How is a property marked vacant?
The most common signal is a USPS vacancy flag, set when mail goes uncollected for 90 days or more. Spur adds ownership and other public records so you can see why it might be empty.
Are vacant property lists accurate?
They're a strong starting signal but not perfect. Homes get re-occupied and some flags lag. Re-pull your list monthly and confirm with a drive-by for your best leads.
What's the best way to contact a vacant property owner?
Mail their mailing address, not the property, then follow up by phone. Enrichment finds a current address and phone number.
Can I include vacant land?
Yes. Vacant land is its own property type in Spur, and it's often owned by out-of-state owners who rarely visit.
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