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%
FavoritePropertyStatusJudgmentor opening bidEst. valueEquityDetails
Thu, Oct 222 foreclosures
840 Palmetto AveFrostproof · Single Family · 2,364 sqft
Sold$237K$275K
+$38K+14%
129 Minniehaha CirHaines City · Single Family · 2,534 sqft
Sold$10K$354K
+$344KSmall lien, check title
Fri, Oct 233 foreclosures
1610 Pompano WayPoinciana · Single Family · 2,719 sqft
Canceled$12K$284K
+$272KSmall lien, check title
616 Bear CtPoinciana · Single Family · 2,159 sqft
Sold$20K$246K
+$226KSmall lien, check title
Bankruptcy———
Mon, Oct 2612 foreclosures
251 Patterson Rd Lot H28Haines City · Manufactured · 864 sqft
Sold$205K$168K
−$37K−22%
550 Sears Ave NEWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,433 sqft
Sold$367K$345K
−$22K−6%
274 Lake Daisy LoopWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,068 sqft
Bankruptcy$328K$269K
−$58K−22%
460 W Pierce StLake Alfred · Single Family · 2,400 sqft
Sold$187K$301K
+$114K+38%
818 Oxford DrDavenport · Single Family · 2,188 sqft
Sold$390K$304K
−$86K−28%
629 Wood DrPoinciana · Single Family · 2,470 sqft
Canceled$8K$277K
+$270KSmall lien, check title
146 Loblolly LnDavenport · Single Family · 2,581 sqft
Canceled$7K$349K
+$343KSmall lien, check title
2664 Canal RdLake Wales · Manufactured · 1,716 sqft
Sold$204K$323K
+$119K+37%
2107 Monticello AveLakeland · Single Family · 1,198 sqft
Sold$254K$132K
−$122K−93%
8025 Margate WayLakeland · Single Family · 3,305 sqft
Sold$318K$477K
+$160K+33%
1018 Kobuk StHaines City · Single Family · 2,428 sqft
Bankruptcy$394K$305K
−$89K−29%
3077 Brenton Manor LoopWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,719 sqft
Sold$367K$301K
−$66K−22%
Tue, Oct 271 foreclosure
1536 Churchill CtLakeland · Single Family · 2,560 sqft
Bankruptcy$331K$341K
+$10K+3%
Wed, Oct 281 foreclosure
5557 Siltstone StLakeland · Single Family · 2,336 sqft
Sold$414K$337K
−$77K−23%
Thu, Oct 293 foreclosures
402 E BroadwayFort Meade · Commercial · 1,267 sqft
Other$165K$167K
+$2K+1%
985 Dudley Ave SBartow · Single Family · 1,872 sqft
Sold$346K$279K
−$67K−24%
502 Oakpark LoopDavenport · Single Family · 1,732 sqft
Sold$408K$298K
−$110K−37%
Fri, Oct 302 foreclosures
819 Sunset Cove DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,652 sqft
Sold$6K$288K
+$282KSmall lien, check title
208 Polk St WAuburndale · Single Family · 1,205 sqft
Sold$218K$200K
−$19K−9%

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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