Upcoming 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 | Judgmentor opening bid | Est. value | Equity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 24in 16 days10 foreclosures | |||||
1170 Cascade DrDavenport · Single Family · 3,080 sqft | $483K | $387K | −$96K−25% | ||
4316 Carrabelle River LnLakeland · Single Family · 2,550 sqft | $437K | $349K | −$88K−25% | ||
2346 Sebago DrLakeland · Single Family · 3,849 sqft | $13K | $468K | +$455KSmall lien, check title | ||
7310 Huntington Summit BlvdLakeland · Single Family · 2,368 sqft | $205K | $288K | +$83K+29% | ||
518 Terra Lago StDavenport · Single Family · 1,577 sqft | $215K | $220K | +$5K+2% | ||
1831 Van Gogh DrAuburndale · Single Family · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,272 sqft | $198K | $318K | +$120K+38% | ||
244 Ballyshannon DrDavenport · Single Family · 3,679 sqft | $370K | $487K | +$116K+24% | ||
2219 New Jersey RdLakeland · Single Family · 5,897 sqft | $486K | $723K | +$237K+33% | ||
10401 Steven DrPolk City · Manufactured · 1,404 sqft | $90K | $209K | +$119K+57% | ||
2409 Buckingham AveLakeland · Single Family · 2,518 sqft | $600K | $284K | −$316K< −100% | ||
| Wed, Nov 25in 17 days4 foreclosures | |||||
526 June AveHaines City · Single Family · 3,386 sqft | $91K | $334K | +$243K+73% | ||
305 Spirit Landings CirWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,202 sqft | $5K | $285K | +$280KSmall lien, check title | ||
905 Mount Pisgah RdFort Meade · Single Family · 1,898 sqft | $197K | $248K | +$51K+20% | ||
910 Waterville DrAuburndale · Single Family · 2,266 sqft | $4K | $275K | +$271KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Mon, Nov 30in 22 days10 foreclosures | |||||
217 Mandovi StDavenport · Single Family · 1,760 sqft | $256K | $271K | +$15K+6% | ||
417 Sapphire DrDavenport · Single Family · 2,176 sqft | $240K | $304K | +$64K+21% | ||
39 Queens CtFrostproof · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,420 sqft | $90K | $131K | +$42K+32% | ||
7410 Orange Crest CirLakeland · Single Family · 1,900 sqft | $294K | $267K | −$27K−10% | ||
176 Krenson Bay LoopWinter Haven · Single Family · 3,099 sqft | $13K | $357K | +$345KSmall lien, check title | ||
3207 Cypress Trails DrPolk City · Land | $195K | $66K | −$129K< −100% | ||
1836 N Crystal Lake Dr Apt 104Lakeland · Single Family · 1,850 sqft | $12K | $206K | +$194KSmall lien, check title | ||
1001 Ronlin StHaines City · Single Family · 3,442 sqft | $375K | $319K | −$55K−17% | ||
401 Danube DrPoinciana · Single Family · 2,677 sqft | $209K | $288K | +$79K+27% | ||
3935 Palazzo PlWinter Haven · Single Family · 3,168 sqft | $427K | $358K | −$69K−19% | ||
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.