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%
FavoritePropertyTypeStatusJudgmentor opening bidEst. valueEquityDetails
Thu, Nov 19in 11 days3 foreclosures · 12 tax deeds
737 Valencia DrAuburndale · Single Family · 1,404 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$11K$193K
+$182K+94%
13 Argyle AveFrostproof · Land
Tax deedUpcoming$7K$18K
+$12K+64%
3295 South AveBartow · Single Family · 1,508 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$10K$167K
+$157K+94%
523 1st AveLake Wales · Multi-Family · 1,920 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$7K$173K
+$166K+96%
7873 Camp Mack RdLake Wales · Manufactured · 960 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$21K$133K
+$112K+84%
3827 Featherwood TrlLakeland · Single Family · 2,265 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$6K$271K
+$265K+98%
136 Flamingo DrAuburndale · Single Family · 1,908 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$9K$235K
+$226K+96%
703 3rd St SEMulberry · Single Family · 1,278 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$9K$150K
+$141K+94%
907 Wabash Ave NLakeland · Multi-Family · 2,136 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$12K$288K
+$276K+96%
223 Hibiscus DrAuburndale · Single Family · 890 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$7K$95K
+$88K+93%
387 Robinson AveLake Wales · Single Family · 760 sqft
Tax deedUpcoming$6K$73K
+$67K+92%
304 Maxcy DrFrostproof · Multi-Family · 4,120 sqft
Tax deedPostponed$8K$80K
+$72K+90%
926 Centaury DrPoinciana · Single Family · 2,733 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$232K$282K
+$50K+18%
333 Alexzander WayWinter Haven · Single Family · 1,862 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$8K$259K
+$252KSmall lien, check title
2088 Farrington DrLakeland · Single Family · 2,782 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$372K$318K
−$54K−17%
Fri, Nov 20in 12 days8 foreclosures
1072 Brooklet DrDavenport · Single Family · 3,248 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$491K$370K
−$121K−33%
6276 Red Herring DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,224 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$241K$268K
+$27K+10%
4714 Ellerbe DrLakeland · Single Family · 1,062 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$180K$218K
+$39K+18%
1084 Roberta RdLake Wales · Single Family · 2,063 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$171K$267K
+$96K+36%
333 Navarra LnDavenport · Single Family · 2,724 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$10K$379K
+$369KSmall lien, check title
4348 Moon Shadow LoopMulberry · Single Family · 2,270 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$9K$303K
+$294KSmall lien, check title
504 Avenue H SEWinter Haven · Single Family · 1,344 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$73K$165K
+$92K+56%
807 Tiger Lake RdLake Wales · Manufactured · 2,052 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$174K$471K
+$297K+63%
Tue, Nov 24in 16 days1 foreclosure
6658 Brentwood Dr NEWinter Haven · Manufactured · 1,560 sqft
ForeclosureUpcoming$217K$183K
−$34K−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
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 – 7, 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 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.