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%
| Favorite | Property | Type | Status | Judgmentor opening bid | Est. value | Equity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19in 10 days3 foreclosures · 16 tax deeds | |||||||
Winter HavenFL 33880 · Land | Tax deed | Coming soon | $1K | $665 | −$352−53% | ||
136 Flamingo DrAuburndale · Single Family · 1,908 sqft | Tax deed | Upcoming | $9K | $235K | +$226K+96% | ||
703 3rd St SEMulberry · Single Family · 1,278 sqft | Tax deed | Upcoming | $9K | $150K | +$141K+94% | ||
Lake Alfred Rd Winter HavenFL 33881 · Land | Tax deed | Coming soon | $9K | $399K | +$391K+98% | ||
907 Wabash Ave NLakeland · Multi-Family · 2,136 sqft | Tax deed | Upcoming | $12K | $288K | +$276K+96% | ||
Oleander Dr Indian Lake EstatesFL 33855 · Land | Tax deed | Coming soon | $1K | $17K | +$16K+92% | ||
223 Hibiscus DrAuburndale · Single Family · 890 sqft | Tax deed | Upcoming | $7K | $95K | +$88K+93% | ||
387 Robinson AveLake Wales · Single Family · 760 sqft | Tax deed | Upcoming | $6K | $73K | +$67K+92% | ||
Gardenia Dr Indian Lake EstatesFL 33855 · Land | Tax deed | Coming soon | $1K | $17K | +$16K+92% | ||
304 Maxcy DrFrostproof · Multi-Family · 4,120 sqft | Tax deed | Postponed | $8K | $80K | +$72K+90% | ||
926 Centaury DrPoinciana · Single Family · 2,733 sqft | Foreclosure | Upcoming | $232K | $282K | +$50K+18% | ||
333 Alexzander WayWinter Haven · Single Family · 1,862 sqft | Foreclosure | Upcoming | $8K | $259K | +$252KSmall lien, check title | ||
2088 Farrington DrLakeland · Single Family · 2,782 sqft | Foreclosure | Upcoming | $372K | $318K | −$54K−17% | ||
836 Lincoln St NLakeland · Single Family · 1,029 sqft | Tax deed | Redeemed | $5K | $112K | +$106K+95% | ||
806 Johnson Ave SLakeland · Single Family · 1,544 sqft | Tax deed | Redeemed | $21K | $325K | +$304K+94% | ||
428 Bullard Ave ELake Wales · Single Family · 1,692 sqft | Tax deed | Redeemed | $81K | $235K | +$154K+66% | ||
Polk CityFL 33868 · Land | Tax deed | Redeemed | $1K | $1K | +$8+1% | ||
1027 Canal Dr WLakeland · Single Family · 1,053 sqft | Tax deed | Redeemed | $9K | $162K | +$153K+95% | ||
428 Palastro AveAuburndale · Single Family · 3,749 sqft | Tax deed | Redeemed | $10K | $470K | +$460K+98% | ||
| Fri, Nov 20in 11 days5 foreclosures | |||||||
1072 Brooklet DrDavenport · Single Family · 3,248 sqft | Foreclosure | Upcoming | $491K | $370K | −$121K−33% | ||
6276 Red Herring DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,224 sqft | Foreclosure | Upcoming | $241K | $268K | +$27K+10% | ||
4714 Ellerbe DrLakeland · Single Family · 1,062 sqft | Foreclosure | Upcoming | $180K | $218K | +$39K+18% | ||
1084 Roberta RdLake Wales · Single Family · 2,063 sqft | Foreclosure | Upcoming | $171K | $267K | +$96K+36% | ||
333 Navarra LnDavenport · Single Family · 2,724 sqft | Foreclosure | Upcoming | $10K | $379K | +$369KSmall lien, check title | ||
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.