How do get info on the status of a house?

[Will M.]

Hello,

There's a rental house in my neighborhood that has been vacant for a couple months and does not appear to be listed for sale or rent. We live in a nice neighborhood with some of the best schools in the city so it's strange that it wouldn't rent.

I'd like to find out what the status of this house is (pre-foreclosure, etc) Does anyone know how I'd go about doing that?

Thank you in advance.