Upcoming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19in 11 days10 tax deeds | ||||||
3295 South AveBartow · Single Family · 1,508 sqft | Upcoming | $10K | $167K | +$157K+94% | ||
523 1st AveLake Wales · Multi-Family · 1,920 sqft | Upcoming | $7K | $173K | +$166K+96% | ||
7873 Camp Mack RdLake Wales · Manufactured · 960 sqft | Upcoming | $21K | $133K | +$112K+84% | ||
3827 Featherwood TrlLakeland · Single Family · 2,265 sqft | Upcoming | $6K | $271K | +$265K+98% | ||
136 Flamingo DrAuburndale · Single Family · 1,908 sqft | Upcoming | $9K | $235K | +$226K+96% | ||
703 3rd St SEMulberry · Single Family · 1,278 sqft | Upcoming | $9K | $150K | +$141K+94% | ||
907 Wabash Ave NLakeland · Multi-Family · 2,136 sqft | Upcoming | $12K | $288K | +$276K+96% | ||
223 Hibiscus DrAuburndale · Single Family · 890 sqft | Upcoming | $7K | $95K | +$88K+93% | ||
387 Robinson AveLake Wales · Single Family · 760 sqft | Upcoming | $6K | $73K | +$67K+92% | ||
304 Maxcy DrFrostproof · Multi-Family · 4,120 sqft | Postponed | $8K | $80K | +$72K+90% | ||
| Thu, Dec 17in 39 days14 tax deeds | ||||||
371 Aster Ct WPoinciana · Single Family · 1,722 sqft | Upcoming | $14K | $247K | +$233K+94% | ||
7925 Lake Mabel Loop RdDundee · Single Family · 13,677 sqft | Upcoming | $47K | $1.2M | +$1.1M+96% | ||
2126 Bass Catcher DrDavenport · Single Family · 2,530 sqft | Upcoming | $23K | $334K | +$310K+93% | ||
433 Naples CtPoinciana · Land | Upcoming | $2K | $29K | +$27K+92% | ||
1530 11th St NEWinter Haven · Land | Upcoming | $11K | $98K | +$87K+89% | ||
1116 40th St NWWinter Haven · Manufactured · 1,064 sqft | Upcoming | $9K | $68K | +$59K+87% | ||
910 W 5th StLakeland · Single Family · 1,113 sqft | Upcoming | $5K | $116K | +$111K+95% | ||
2509 Fast Trot TrlLake Wales · Manufactured · 938 sqft | Upcoming | $6K | $76K | +$70K+92% | ||
316 E Polk AveLake Wales · Single Family · 1,077 sqft | Upcoming | $7K | $73K | +$66K+91% | ||
427 Julliard BlvdDavenport · Single Family · 2,825 sqft | Upcoming | $19K | $416K | +$397K+95% | ||
8216 Simpson LnLakeland · Manufactured · 1,152 sqft | Upcoming | $22K | $123K | +$100K+82% | ||
557 Finch CtPoinciana · Single Family · 1,929 sqft | Upcoming | $8K | $244K | +$235K+97% | ||
1806 Ruby StLakeland · Single Family · 1,275 sqft | Upcoming | $9K | $159K | +$150K+94% | ||
901 Avenue S NEWinter Haven · Single Family · 847 sqft | Upcoming | $5K | $70K | +$65K+93% | ||
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.