All foreclosure & tax deed auctions in Polk County, FL
Market score 76- Auctions next 90 days
- 284
- Sold since Oct 1, 2026
- 102
- Won by 3rd parties
- 46%
- Median bid ÷ judgment
- 60%
| Favorite | Property | Status | Judgmentor opening bid | Est. value | Equity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul 211 foreclosure | ||||||
1160 Edgewood Dr ELakeland · Single Family · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,354 sqft | Sold | $220K | $249K | +$29K+12% | ||
| Tue, Jul 2510 foreclosures | ||||||
5458 9th St SELakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,664 sqft | Sold | $132K | $335K | +$203K+61% | ||
Address not listedPolk County | Sold | $252K | — | — | ||
141 Creekwood RunLakeland · Manufactured · 1,188 sqft | Sold | $164K | $283K | +$120K+42% | ||
Address not listedPolk County | Sold | $172K | — | — | ||
115 W State RdLake Wales | Sold | — | — | — | ||
6236 Silver Lakes Dr ELakeland · Single Family · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,463 sqft | Sold | $210K | $242K | +$33K+13% | ||
| Sold | $140K | — | — | |||
309 Mountain DrBabson Park · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft | Canceled | $52K | $213K | +$161K+76% | ||
3378 Winchester Estates CirLakeland · Single Family · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,305 sqft | Vacated | $334K | $397K | +$63K+16% | ||
143 Loma Del Sol DrDavenport · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,929 sqft | Canceled | $7K | $356K | +$348KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Wed, Jul 261 foreclosure | ||||||
8825 Oakwood DrLake Wales · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,629 sqft | Canceled | $206K | $308K | +$102K+33% | ||
| Fri, Jul 281 foreclosure | ||||||
Address not listedPolk County | Sold | $120K | — | — | ||
| Mon, Jul 313 foreclosures | ||||||
4925 Magnolia AveMulberry · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,334 sqft | Sold | $148K | $193K | +$45K+24% | ||
131 Lake Tracy CtHaines City · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,770 sqft | Sold | $8K | $303K | +$296KSmall lien, check title | ||
115 Elm Sq NLakeland · Single Family · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,930 sqft | Canceled | $206K | $366K | +$160K+44% | ||
| Wed, Aug 21 foreclosure | ||||||
111 Britton StHillcrest Heights · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,295 sqft | Sold | $167K | $258K | +$91K+35% | ||
| Tue, Aug 82 foreclosures | ||||||
362 Pasco CtWinter Haven · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,265 sqft | Sold | $235K | $402K | +$167K+42% | ||
4299 Moon Shadow LoopMulberry · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft | Canceled | $181K | $298K | +$117K+39% | ||
| Wed, Aug 92 foreclosures | ||||||
6290 Manitoba DrLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,515 sqft | Sold | $243K | $275K | +$33K+12% | ||
5635 Superior DrLakeland · Single Family · 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,646 sqft | Sold | $18K | $434K | +$416KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Thu, Aug 102 foreclosures | ||||||
398 Mimosa AveBartow · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft | Sold | $139K | $243K | +$104K+43% | ||
4014 Central Ave SELakeland · Single Family · 2 bd · 1 ba · 440 sqft | Sold | $63K | $347K | +$285K+82% | ||
| Fri, Aug 111 foreclosure | ||||||
201 6th StWinter Haven · Single Family · 1,374 sqft | Sold | $50K | $252K | +$202K+80% | ||
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 8, 2026
HomeBadger market score
76/ 100
- Deal flow
- 92
- Competition
- 67
- 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
- 158
- 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 8, 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.