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 151 foreclosure · 5 tax deeds
239 1st Ave NLake Wales · Manufactured · 1,200 sqft
Tax deedSold$7K$119K
+$112K+94%
38 Roels StHaines City · Manufactured · 1,620 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$66K$86K
+$20K+23%
2050 Thelma DrLake Alfred · Land
Tax deedRedeemed$3K$46K
+$43K+93%
35 Ferguson LnFrostproof · Manufactured · 1,344 sqft
Tax deedRedeemed$18K$215K
+$197K+92%
710 Bittern WayPoinciana · Single Family · 2,558 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$11K$284K
+$273KSmall lien, check title
350 Caloosa CtLake Wales · Manufactured · 672 sqft
Tax deedSold$7K$102K
+$95K+93%
Fri, Oct 164 foreclosures
338 Seminole Ave ELake Wales · Single Family · 2,007 sqft
ForeclosureSold$368K$69K
−$299K< −100%
6107 Grey Heron DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,290 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$8K$273K
+$265KSmall lien, check title
183 Lake Thomas DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,165 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$7K$404K
+$397KSmall lien, check title
316 Andalusia LoopDavenport · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,520 sqft
ForeclosureSold$222K$322K
+$101K+31%
Sat, Oct 171 foreclosure
140 Willow DrPoinciana · Single Family · 2,798 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled—$305K—
Tue, Oct 2012 foreclosures
1231 Alafia WayPoinciana · Single Family · 1,994 sqft
ForeclosureSold$215K$254K
+$39K+15%
2519 Driftwood StAuburndale · Single Family · 2,449 sqft
ForeclosureSold$378K$325K
−$52K−16%
4205 Glenoak Dr NLakeland · Manufactured · 1,152 sqft
ForeclosureSold$278K$252K
−$26K−10%
3350 Cross Fox DrMulberry · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,519 sqft
ForeclosureSold$268K$309K
+$42K+13%
608 Meadow Bend DrDavenport · Single Family · 2,325 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$234K$326K
+$92K+28%
1008 Casterton CirDavenport · Single Family · 2,350 sqft
ForeclosureSold$385K$373K
−$12K−3%
111 Durango LoopDavenport · Single Family · 2,691 sqft
ForeclosureSold$515K$419K
−$96K−23%
1826 Emily DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 3,442 sqft
ForeclosureRedeemed$9K$362K
+$352KSmall lien, check title
1038 Suffragette CirHaines City · Single Family · 1,895 sqft
ForeclosureSold$287K$271K
−$16K−6%
4 Sugar Pine LoopLake Wales · Single Family · 1,200 sqft
ForeclosureSold$165K$191K
+$27K+14%
4002 Lana AveDavenport · Single Family · 2,550 sqft
ForeclosureSold$517K$442K
−$75K−17%
1123 Walnut St WLakeland · Single Family · 1,970 sqft
ForeclosureCanceled$180K$287K
+$107K+37%
Wed, Oct 211 foreclosure
ForeclosureBankruptcy$10K——

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

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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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