All 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%
FavoritePropertyTypeStatusJudgmentor opening bidEst. valueEquityDetails
Mon, Oct 127 foreclosures
6532 Sedgeford DrLakeland · Single Family · 1,551 sqft
ForeclosureOther$9K$229K
+$220KSmall lien, check title
215 Santa Rosa DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 3,370 sqft
ForeclosureSold$197K$414K
+$217K+52%
114 Langham DrDavenport · Single Family · 2,764 sqft
ForeclosureSold$387K$390K
+$3K+1%
6135 Grand Oaks Dr SEWinter Haven · Manufactured · 1,386 sqft
ForeclosureSold$193K$177K
−$16K−9%
226 Adams StAuburndale · Single Family · 1,578 sqft
ForeclosureBankruptcy$93K$229K
+$136K+59%
312 Gina LnDavenport · Single Family · 2,970 sqft
ForeclosureSold$394K$370K
−$24K−7%
2175 Monticello AveLakeland · Single Family · 1,656 sqft
ForeclosureBankruptcy$181K$222K
+$41K+18%
Tue, Oct 134 foreclosures
512 Miles BlvdDundee · Single Family · 2,140 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$6K$297K
+$291KSmall lien, check title
3008 Maplewood AveLakeland · Single Family · 1,627 sqft
ForeclosureSold$132K$240K
+$108K+45%
351 Bridgewater DrDavenport · Single Family · 3,137 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$11K$419K
+$408KSmall lien, check title
812 Gila WayPoinciana · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,489 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$13K$297K
+$284KSmall lien, check title
Wed, Oct 141 foreclosure
147 SE Avenue AWinter Haven · Commercial · 4,850 sqft
ForeclosureRedeemed$64K$467K
+$403K+86%
Thu, Oct 153 foreclosures · 9 tax deeds
6443 Hollyberry Ln NEWinter Haven · Manufactured · 989 sqft
Tax deedSold$4K$135K
+$130K+97%
Fazzini Dr FrostproofFL 33843 · Land
Tax deedRedeemed$3K$142K
+$138K+98%
5635 County Road 547Davenport · Manufactured · 1,152 sqft
Tax deedSold$5K$67K
+$62K+93%
7057 Fairview VillageWinter Haven · Manufactured · 340 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$4K$55K
+$51K+93%
2318 Maple Hill DrLakeland · Single Family · 2,272 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$219K$341K
+$122K+36%
212 Kaylor DrAuburndale · Manufactured · 672 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$7K$65K
+$58K+90%
3625 Berkley RdAuburndale · Manufactured · 552 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$5K$69K
+$64K+92%
Tax deedPostponed$3K$64K
+$61K+96%
339 Drum CtPoinciana · Single Family · 2,387 sqft
ForeclosureBankruptcy$322K$291K
−$31K−11%
636 Boardwalk AveHaines City · Single Family · 2,395 sqft
ForeclosureSold$402K$311K
−$91K−29%
507 Washington AveLake Wales · Single Family · 1,320 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$4K$45K
+$41K+92%
Hwy 60 E MulberryFL 33860 · Industrial · 4,000 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$4K$69K
+$65K+94%

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
284 in 90 days
Median equity, upcoming
68%
value minus judgment, ÷ value
Sold at auction
102
of 199 decided
Sell-through rate
51%
sold ÷ decided
Sold to 3rd parties
46%
share of sales
Median judgment
$185K
or opening bid, decided sales
Winning bid ÷ judgment
60%
median, 3rd-party foreclosures
Winning bid ÷ value
58%
median, 3rd-party sales

Auction results by week

  • Sold
  • Canceled
  • Redeemed
  • Other
03570Oct 1Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26Nov 2
Oct 1 – 4, 2026: 3 sold, 4 canceled, 0 redeemed; Oct 5 – 11, 2026: 16 sold, 5 canceled, 0 redeemed; Oct 12 – 18, 2026: 21 sold, 12 canceled, 26 redeemed; Oct 19 – 25, 2026: 13 sold, 4 canceled, 1 redeemed; Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026: 20 sold, 8 canceled, 0 redeemed; Nov 2 – 8, 2026: 29 sold, 6 canceled, 0 redeemed

Share sold to 3rd-party bidders

0%50%100%Oct 1Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26Nov 2

Median winning bid ÷ judgment, foreclosures

0%50%100%Oct 1Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26Nov 2

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.

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