Past 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 | Result | Sold for | Sold to | Judgment | Bid ÷ judgment | Bid ÷ value | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 281 foreclosure | ||||||||
708 29th St NWWinter Haven | Sold | $162K | 3rd Party Bidder | $98K | 166% | 78% | ||
| Mon, Apr 181 foreclosure | ||||||||
7082 Tall Pine RdPolk City | Sold | $235K | 3rd Party Bidder | $118K | 199% | 78% | ||
| Thu, Apr 141 foreclosure | ||||||||
1631 Sils RdLake Wales | Sold | $187K | 3rd Party Bidder | $156K | 120% | 54% | ||
| Mon, Apr 42 foreclosures | ||||||||
215 Highland Meadows AveDavenport | Sold | $289K | 3rd Party Bidder | $174K | 166% | 106% | ||
1231 Waterford DrLakeland | Sold | $358K | 3rd Party Bidder | $264K | 135% | 83% | ||
| Thu, Mar 311 foreclosure | ||||||||
368 Lake Daisy CirWinter Haven | Sold | $233K | 3rd Party Bidder | $178K | 131% | 104% | ||
| Tue, Mar 291 foreclosure | ||||||||
1924 Bretton Ridge DrWinter Haven | Sold | $230K | 3rd Party Bidder | $187K | 123% | 97% | ||
| Fri, Mar 181 foreclosure | ||||||||
6 Tom Sheffield RdFrostproof | Sold | $90K | 3rd Party Bidder | $51K | 176% | 46% | ||
| Tue, Mar 151 foreclosure | ||||||||
4310 Shadow Wood TrlWinter Haven | Sold | $306K | 3rd Party Bidder | $281K | 109% | 50% | ||
| Fri, Mar 112 foreclosures | ||||||||
5903 July StLakeland | Sold | $161K | 3rd Party Bidder | $105K | 153% | 60% | ||
6419 Timucuans DrLakeland | Sold | $253K | 3rd Party Bidder | $181K | 140% | 88% | ||
| Thu, Mar 101 foreclosure | ||||||||
140 Eagle Point BlvdAuburndale | Sold | $211K | 3rd Party Bidder | $182K | 116% | 90% | ||
| Mon, Mar 71 foreclosure | ||||||||
448 Riggs CirDavenport | Sold | $305K | 3rd Party Bidder | $761K | 40% | 77% | ||
| Fri, Mar 41 foreclosure | ||||||||
522 Bennett StAuburndale | Sold | $77K | 3rd Party Bidder | $34K | 229% | 51% | ||
| Thu, Mar 32 foreclosures | ||||||||
2255 Lydia StLake Wales | Sold | $110K | 3rd Party Bidder | $84K | 132% | 63% | ||
2355 3rd StMulberry | Sold | $195K | 3rd Party Bidder | $179K | 109% | 59% | ||
| Tue, Mar 11 foreclosure | ||||||||
411 El Dorado StLakeland | Sold | $170K | 3rd Party Bidder | $85K | 200% | 74% | ||
| Mon, Feb 281 foreclosure | ||||||||
6278 Manitoba DrLakeland | Sold | $288K | 3rd Party Bidder | $225K | 128% | 99% | ||
| Fri, Feb 251 foreclosure | ||||||||
Address not listedPolk County | Sold | $109K | 3rd Party Bidder | $107K | 102% | — | ||
| Thu, Feb 171 foreclosure | ||||||||
4130 Rolling Grove PlLakeland | Sold | $240K | 3rd Party Bidder | $188K | 128% | 88% | ||
| Mon, Feb 141 foreclosure | ||||||||
5541 Golden Gate BlvdPolk City | Sold | $120K | 3rd Party Bidder | $163K | 74% | 49% | ||
| Thu, Feb 102 foreclosures | ||||||||
5523 Oakford DrLakeland | Sold | $287K | 3rd Party Bidder | $386K | 74% | 88% | ||
2400 Linda StLake Wales | Sold | $131K | 3rd Party Bidder | $115K | 114% | 58% | ||
| Tue, Feb 81 foreclosure | ||||||||
1355 N Lake Reedy BlvdFrostproof | Sold | $180K | 3rd Party Bidder | $135K | 134% | 54% | ||
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.