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 181 foreclosure | ||||||
4029 Dover Terrace DrLakeland · Single Family · 2,016 sqft | Canceled | $7K | $233K | +$225KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Fri, Apr 191 foreclosure | ||||||
142 Sunset Ridge LoopDavenport | Sold | $17K | — | — | ||
| Tue, Apr 235 foreclosures | ||||||
3720 Willis RdMulberry | Sold | $227K | — | — | ||
825 Wildabon AveLake Wales · Single Family · 2,379 sqft | Sold | $240K | $267K | +$27K+10% | ||
425 Kensington View DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,151 sqft | Vacated | $6K | $257K | +$252KSmall lien, check title | ||
1890 Tyner RdHaines City · Single Family · 3,126 sqft | Canceled | $152K | $400K | +$248K+62% | ||
813 Carleton StLakeland · Single Family · 2,435 sqft | Canceled | — | $351K | — | ||
| Thu, Apr 251 foreclosure | ||||||
116 Harbor DrWinter Haven · Single Family · 1,512 sqft | Sold | $68K | $218K | +$150K+69% | ||
| Fri, Apr 261 foreclosure | ||||||
5662 Tower Palms LnLakeland · Single Family · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,306 sqft | Bankruptcy | $6K | $257K | +$251KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Mon, Apr 295 foreclosures | ||||||
828 Kildrummy DrDavenport · Single Family · 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,804 sqft | Sold | $273K | $371K | +$98K+26% | ||
3821 Whitedove DrLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,424 sqft | Sold | $281K | $385K | +$104K+27% | ||
3471 Patterson Heights DrHaines City · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft | Bankruptcy | $172K | $291K | +$119K+41% | ||
204 Taft DrHaines City · Single Family · 3,090 sqft | Redeemed | $4K | $381K | +$378KSmall lien, check title | ||
509 Ridges DrDundee · Single Family · 2,680 sqft | Bankruptcy | $24K | $285K | +$261KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Tue, Apr 302 foreclosures | ||||||
855 C F Kinney RdLake Wales · Single Family · 2,910 sqft | Sold | $188K | $332K | +$144K+43% | ||
401 Fern RdJan Phyl Village · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft | Canceled | $85K | $191K | +$106K+55% | ||
| Thu, May 23 foreclosures | ||||||
304 Ave BWinter Haven · Single Family · 2,791 sqft | Sold | $217K | $313K | +$96K+31% | ||
4712 Easton StLake Wales · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,136 sqft | Bankruptcy | $162K | $198K | +$36K+18% | ||
521 Chelsea AveDavenport · Single Family · 6,134 sqft | Bankruptcy | $1.2M | $865K | −$287K−33% | ||
| Fri, May 32 foreclosures | ||||||
228 Whispering Pines WayDavenport · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,912 sqft | Sold | $271K | $357K | +$86K+24% | ||
8829 Sheppard DrLake Wales · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft | Bankruptcy | $301K | $395K | +$94K+24% | ||
| Tue, May 73 foreclosures | ||||||
1253 Watersedge DrLakeland · Single Family · 1,780 sqft | Sold | $148K | $252K | +$105K+41% | ||
302 E Belvedere StLakeland | Bankruptcy | $298K | — | — | ||
1640 Redfin DrKissimmee · Single Family · 3,220 sqft | Bankruptcy | $296K | $349K | +$52K+15% | ||
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.