Past foreclosure & tax deed auctions in Polk County, FL
Market score 76- Auctions next 90 days
- 284
- Sold since Oct 1, 2026
- 102
- Won by 3rd parties
- 46%
- Median bid ÷ judgment
- 60%
| Favorite | Property | Status | Judgmentor opening bid | Est. value | Equity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 51 foreclosure | ||||||
522 Parsley CtPoinciana · Single Family · 1,732 sqft | Result unknown | $161K | $203K | +$42K+21% | ||
| Fri, Aug 24 foreclosures | ||||||
3636 Madbury CirLakeland · Single Family · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,502 sqft | Result unknown | $178K | $363K | +$185K+51% | ||
, FLPolk County | Result unknown | $240K | — | — | ||
8140 Tom Costine RdLakeland · Manufactured · 1,040 sqft | Result unknown | $110K | $138K | +$29K+21% | ||
430 Stillwater LnHaines City · Single Family · 2,860 sqft | Result unknown | $229K | $325K | +$96K+29% | ||
| Thu, Aug 13 foreclosures | ||||||
1802 Emily DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,665 sqft | Result unknown | $183K | $310K | +$127K+41% | ||
1785 Hamilton StBartow · Single Family · 1,127 sqft | Result unknown | $6K | $91K | +$84KSmall lien, check title | ||
205 Dinner Lake LoopLake Wales · Single Family · 3,136 sqft | Result unknown | $320K | $357K | +$37K+10% | ||
| Wed, Jul 313 foreclosures | ||||||
, FLPolk County | Result unknown | $121K | — | — | ||
, FLPolk County | Result unknown | $90K | — | — | ||
942 Fallon Hills DrHaines City · Single Family · 2,614 sqft | Result unknown | $249K | $324K | +$75K+23% | ||
| Tue, Jul 301 foreclosure | ||||||
604 Madison DrDavenport · Single Family · 1,760 sqft | Result unknown | — | $270K | — | ||
| Mon, Jul 294 foreclosures | ||||||
3008 Morgan Combee RdLakeland · Single Family · 1,056 sqft | Result unknown | — | $123K | — | ||
4919 S Gachet BlvdLakeland · Single Family · 2,924 sqft | Result unknown | $369K | $392K | +$23K+6% | ||
145 Andreas StWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,430 sqft | Result unknown | $6K | $274K | +$269KSmall lien, check title | ||
1075 Aerides WayDavenport · Single Family · 2,401 sqft | Result unknown | $314K | $312K | −$2K−1% | ||
| Thu, Jul 252 foreclosures | ||||||
2235 Ginger WayLakeland · Single Family · 1,380 sqft | Result unknown | $119K | $227K | +$108K+47% | ||
148 Bella DrDavenport · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,788 sqft | Result unknown | $271K | $312K | +$41K+13% | ||
| Tue, Jul 236 foreclosures | ||||||
389 Sierra Mike BlvdLake Alfred · Single Family · 2,195 sqft | Result unknown | $7K | $289K | +$283KSmall lien, check title | ||
301 Bassedena Cir NLakeland · Single Family · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft | Result unknown | $2K | $253K | +$251KSmall lien, check title | ||
3298 Winchester Estates CirLakeland · Single Family · 2,137 sqft | Result unknown | $352K | $266K | −$86K−32% | ||
419 Bigstaff CtWinter Haven · Single Family · 1,936 sqft | Result unknown | $4K | $284K | +$280KSmall lien, check title | ||
6 N Golf View CirWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,196 sqft | Result unknown | $230K | $270K | +$40K+15% | ||
432 Oak Rdg WLakeland · Manufactured · 1,440 sqft | Canceled | $88K | $273K | +$184K+68% | ||
Polk County auction market
Since Oct 1, 2026 · our continuous results history starts there, so every number below uses the same 6 weeks · as of Nov 9, 2026
HomeBadger market score
76/ 100
- Deal flow
- 95
- Competition
- 65
- Discount
- 64
- Liquidity
- 84
- Equity
- 73
Ranked against other Florida counties with at least 15 sales in the window. 40 is the lowest, 100 the highest.
- Upcoming, next 30 days
- 178
- Median equity, upcoming
- 68%
- Sold at auction
- 102
- Sell-through rate
- 51%
- Sold to 3rd parties
- 46%
- Median judgment
- $185K
- Winning bid ÷ judgment
- 60%
- Winning bid ÷ value
- 58%
284 in 90 days
value minus judgment, ÷ value
of 199 decided
sold ÷ decided
share of sales
or opening bid, decided sales
median, 3rd-party foreclosures
median, 3rd-party sales
Auction results by week
- Sold
- Canceled
- Redeemed
- Other
Share sold to 3rd-party bidders
Median winning bid ÷ judgment, foreclosures
Cities in Polk County
Upcoming sales by city. Sales outside city limits are only in the county total.
Polk County auctions: common questions
- Where and when are Polk County foreclosure auctions held?
- Polk County foreclosure auctions are held online on the clerk's auction site, polk.realforeclose.com, and most start at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Times are based on the sales of the last four months; check the clerk's calendar for each sale day.
- Where and when are Polk County tax deed sales held?
- Polk County tax deed sales are held online on the clerk's auction site, polk.realtaxdeed.com, and most start at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. Times are based on the sales of the last four months; check the clerk's calendar for each sale day.
- How many auctions are coming up in Polk County?
- As of November 9, 2026, 189 foreclosure auctions and 95 tax deed sales are scheduled in Polk County in the next 90 days. The next foreclosure auction is on November 10, 2026. The next tax deed sale is on November 19, 2026.
- Do investors win Polk County foreclosure auctions, and for how much?
- Since October 1, 2026, 94 foreclosure auctions sold in Polk County; 41% went to third-party bidders rather than back to the lender. The median winning third-party bid was 60% of the judgment and 58% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 25 bids on average.
- What do Polk County tax deed sales sell for?
- Since October 1, 2026, 8 tax deed sales sold in Polk County; 100% went to outside bidders. The median winning third-party bid was 663% of the opening bid and 43% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 42 bids on average.
- What deposit do I need to bid at a Polk County foreclosure auction?
- The winning bidder at a Florida foreclosure sale posts a deposit of 5% of the final bid. When the balance is due is set by the county clerk and the judgment, often by 4:00 p.m. on the sale day or by the next business day.
- What deposit do I need at a Polk County tax deed sale?
- The high bidder pays a nonrefundable deposit of 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, and must pay the full bid plus documentary stamp tax and recording fees within 24 hours, not counting weekends and legal holidays. If the winner doesn't pay, the deposit goes toward the costs of a new sale, which the clerk re-advertises.
- Where does HomeBadger's Polk County auction data come from?
- HomeBadger collects every Polk County sale nightly from the clerk's official auction calendar, and adds property facts and values from the Florida Department of Revenue tax roll and RentCast. Sales can be postponed or cancelled up to the sale day, so confirm with the Polk County Clerk of Court before bidding.
New to Florida auctions? Read how foreclosure auctions work and how tax deed sales work.