All foreclosure 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, Apr 43 foreclosures | ||||||
247 Lake Lucerne WayWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,220 sqft | Sold | $269K | $273K | +$4K+2% | ||
752 Citrus Reserve BlvdDavenport · Single Family · 2,454 sqft | Sold | $361K | $328K | −$33K−10% | ||
3335 Timberline Rd WJan Phyl Village · Single Family · 1,496 sqft | Bankruptcy | $125K | $134K | +$9K+7% | ||
| Fri, Apr 51 foreclosure | ||||||
495 Orange StBartow · Single Family · 2,360 sqft | Sold | $174K | $316K | +$142K+45% | ||
| Tue, Apr 96 foreclosures | ||||||
3950 Ave UWinter Haven · Single Family · 1,496 sqft | Sold | $45K | $226K | +$181K+80% | ||
80 Garrison LnFrostproof · Single Family · 1,297 sqft | Sold | $114K | $128K | +$14K+11% | ||
129 Cloverbrook TrlDavenport · Single Family · 3,141 sqft | Sold | $5K | $374K | +$369KSmall lien, check title | ||
416 Morningside DrLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,771 sqft | Canceled | $503K | $916K | +$413K+45% | ||
258 Terranova BlvdWinter Haven · Single Family · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,639 sqft | Vacated | $218K | $397K | +$179K+45% | ||
3131 Indian Ridge PlLakeland · Single Family · 1,620 sqft | Bankruptcy | $72K | $237K | +$165K+70% | ||
| Thu, Apr 115 foreclosures | ||||||
6608 Cromwell RdLakeland · Single Family · 1,805 sqft | Canceled | $204K | $268K | +$64K+24% | ||
1771 Inman DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 3,005 sqft | Bankruptcy | $60K | $346K | +$286K+83% | ||
1136 Merrill StDavenport · Single Family · 1,680 sqft | Canceled | $5K | $281K | +$276KSmall lien, check title | ||
6102 Forest Ridge WayWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,224 sqft | Canceled | $15K | $281K | +$266KSmall lien, check title | ||
3284 Berwick LnLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,756 sqft | Canceled | $8K | $324K | +$316KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Fri, Apr 121 foreclosure | ||||||
108 Holly Village DrDavenport · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft | Vacated | — | $244K | — | ||
| Mon, Apr 155 foreclosures | ||||||
4639 Bridle Path DrLakeland · Manufactured · 864 sqft | Sold | $109K | $206K | +$97K+47% | ||
, FLPolk County | Sold | $22K | — | — | ||
1021 Fantasy DrDavenport · Single Family · 20 bd · 20 ba · 14,297 sqft | Sold | $5.1M | $3.7M | −$1.4M−37% | ||
947 Lyon StLake Wales · Single Family · 1,776 sqft | Sold | $222K | $283K | +$61K+22% | ||
13516 Moore RdLakeland | Bankruptcy | $103K | — | — | ||
| Tue, Apr 161 foreclosure | ||||||
1440 Walker RdLakeland | Sold | $423K | — | — | ||
| Wed, Apr 171 foreclosure | ||||||
1196 N Florence AveLakeland · Single Family · 1,603 sqft | Sold | $85K | $217K | +$132K+61% | ||
| Thu, Apr 181 foreclosure | ||||||
, FLPolk County | Sold | $72K | — | — | ||
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 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.