Sold foreclosure & tax deed auctions in Polk County, FL
Market score 75- Auctions next 90 days
- 284
- Sold since Oct 1, 2026
- 102
- Won by 3rd parties
- 46%
- Median bid ÷ judgment
- 60%
| Favorite | Property | Judgmentor opening bid | Est. value | Equity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 25 foreclosures | |||||
116 Hampden Rd SEWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,720 sqft | $412K | $344K | −$68K−20% | ||
1633 Sail DrPoinciana · Single Family · 2,241 sqft | $263K | $283K | +$20K+7% | ||
2057 Hemingway AveHaines City · Single Family · 2,158 sqft | $163K | $335K | +$173K+52% | ||
710 Franklin CtHaines City · Single Family · 2,046 sqft | $339K | $266K | −$73K−27% | ||
733 Dromedary DrPoinciana · Single Family · 1,988 sqft | $22K | $288K | +$266KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Fri, Oct 309 foreclosures | |||||
819 Sunset Cove DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,652 sqft | $6K | $288K | +$282KSmall lien, check title | ||
208 Polk St WAuburndale · Single Family · 1,205 sqft | $218K | $200K | −$19K−9% | ||
1383 Berry LnDavenport · Single Family · 2,970 sqft | $397K | $370K | −$27K−7% | ||
1510 26th TerHaines City · Single Family · 1,442 sqft | $208K | $225K | +$18K+8% | ||
3807 White Oak CtLake Wales · Single Family · 2,350 sqft | $264K | $318K | +$54K+17% | ||
1755 Royal Ridge DrDavenport · Single Family · 2,586 sqft | $277K | $361K | +$84K+23% | ||
232 Aidan'S LndgHaines City · Single Family · 3,281 sqft | $555K | $365K | −$189K−52% | ||
240 Harbord St WLake Alfred · Single Family · 1,544 sqft | $309K | $246K | −$63K−26% | ||
764 Madison DrDavenport · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft | $252K | $263K | +$11K+4% | ||
| Thu, Oct 292 foreclosures | |||||
985 Dudley Ave SBartow · Single Family · 1,872 sqft | $346K | $279K | −$67K−24% | ||
502 Oakpark LoopDavenport · Single Family · 1,732 sqft | $408K | $298K | −$110K−37% | ||
| Wed, Oct 281 foreclosure | |||||
5557 Siltstone StLakeland · Single Family · 2,336 sqft | $414K | $337K | −$77K−23% | ||
| Mon, Oct 267 foreclosures | |||||
251 Patterson Rd Lot H28Haines City · Manufactured · 864 sqft | $205K | $168K | −$37K−22% | ||
550 Sears Ave NEWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,433 sqft | $367K | $345K | −$22K−6% | ||
460 W Pierce StLake Alfred · Single Family · 2,400 sqft | $187K | $301K | +$114K+38% | ||
818 Oxford DrDavenport · Single Family · 2,188 sqft | $390K | $304K | −$86K−28% | ||
2664 Canal RdLake Wales · Manufactured · 1,716 sqft | $204K | $323K | +$119K+37% | ||
2107 Monticello AveLakeland · Single Family · 1,198 sqft | $254K | $132K | −$122K−93% | ||
8025 Margate WayLakeland · Single Family · 3,305 sqft | $318K | $477K | +$160K+33% | ||
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
75/ 100
- Deal flow
- 92
- 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.