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
Thu, Oct 152 foreclosures · 22 tax deeds
302 John StFrostproof · Manufactured · 576 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$5K$46K
+$41K+90%
2524 Perch DrLake Wales · Manufactured · 1,248 sqft
Tax deedSold$8K$134K
+$127K+94%
4110 Tabor LnLakeland · Manufactured · 840 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$9K$118K
+$110K+93%
403 Cleveland St A-CAuburndale · Multi-Family · 1,875 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$8K$367K
+$359K+98%
2222 Snell Creek RdDavenport · Manufactured · 612 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$8K$122K
+$115K+94%
554 Ellison PkwyHaines City · Manufactured · 480 sqft
Tax deedSold$6K$81K
+$76K+93%
3909 Avenue O NWWinter Haven · Manufactured · 812 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$6K$85K
+$79K+93%
Fazzini Dr FrostproofFL 33843 · Land
Tax deedRedeemed$4K$145K
+$141K+97%
392 Cimarron CtPoinciana · Land
Tax deedRedeemed$3K$51K
+$48K+95%
American Way FrostproofFL 33843 · Land
Tax deedRedeemed$2K$76K
+$74K+97%
118 Florida AveAuburndale · Single Family · 990 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$7K$92K
+$85K+92%
1901 Bartley St NHaines City · Single Family · 1,302 sqft
Tax deedPostponed$10K$177K
+$167K+95%
124 Palmetto Ridge DrWinter Haven · Land
Tax deedRedeemed$4K$86K
+$82K+96%
1001 Tangerine StHaines City · Single Family · 936 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$6K$82K
+$76K+93%
Steward Rd Lake WalesFL 33898 · Land
Tax deedSold$7K$148K
+$142K+96%
3251 Shamrock Dr EHaines City · Multi-Family · 2,240 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$12K$216K
+$203K+94%
6160 Alturas Babson Park Cutoff RdBartow · Manufactured · 560 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$20K$82K
+$62K+76%
214 Hyacinth CtPoinciana · Single Family · 1,720 sqft
ForeclosureSold$277K$239K
−$38K−16%
302 Camelia LnAuburndale · Single Family · 1,006 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$5K$49K
+$45K+90%
820 NW 26th StWinter Haven · Single Family · 1,314 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$6K$90K
+$84K+93%
Poyner Oaks Rd NPolk County · Other
Tax deedPostponed$1K$2K
+$485+29%
4392 Ramblewood SMulberry · Manufactured · 1,272 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$26K$135K
+$110K+81%
1819 Hwy 630Fort Meade · Land
Tax deedSold$5K$8K
+$3K+34%
4646 Bridle Path DrLakeland · Manufactured · 2,128 sqft
ForeclosureOther$252K$418K
+$166K+40%

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.

New to Florida auctions? Read how foreclosure auctions work and how tax deed sales work.