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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 121 foreclosure | ||||||
3201 Carleton PlLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,873 sqft | Sold | $174K | $347K | +$172K+50% | ||
| Thu, Jun 151 foreclosure | ||||||
1616 Hollingsworth CrkLakeland · Single Family · 5,905 sqft | Sold | $88K | $956K | +$868KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Tue, Jun 202 foreclosures | ||||||
1836 N Crystal Lake DrLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft | Sold | $147K | $189K | +$42K+22% | ||
2690 State Park RdLakeland · Manufactured · 840 sqft | Sold | $37K | $144K | +$107K+75% | ||
| Fri, Jun 231 foreclosure | ||||||
3181 Pioneer Trails LoopLakeland · Manufactured · 1,612 sqft | Sold | $119K | $250K | +$132K+53% | ||
| Wed, Jul 51 foreclosure | ||||||
2311 Christy LnLakeland · Manufactured · 2,295 sqft | Sold | $166K | $394K | +$228K+58% | ||
| Tue, Jul 118 foreclosures | ||||||
4174 Homestead DrLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 994 sqft | Sold | $57K | $243K | +$186K+77% | ||
Water Ridge BlvdAuburndale · Single Family | Sold | $112K | $348K | +$235K+68% | ||
131 Fall Glo RdEagle Lake · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,867 sqft | Sold | $229K | $276K | +$47K+17% | ||
414 Winter Ridge BlvdWinter Haven · Condo · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,073 sqft | Sold | $119K | $149K | +$30K+20% | ||
1818 6th St SEWinter Haven · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,006 sqft | Sold | $131K | $323K | +$193K+60% | ||
412 Meridian StHaines City · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,238 sqft | Sold | $95K | $262K | +$167K+64% | ||
127 Bridgewater DrDavenport · Single Family · 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,451 sqft | Canceled | $3K | $423K | +$420KSmall lien, check title | ||
5799 Dornich DrAuburndale · Single Family · 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,138 sqft | Canceled | $5K | $370K | +$365KSmall lien, check title | ||
| Wed, Jul 121 foreclosure | ||||||
1207 Canal St EMulberry · Commercial · 1,585 sqft | Sold | $402K | $208K | −$195K−94% | ||
| Thu, Jul 131 foreclosure | ||||||
235 Vine St WBartow · Single Family · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,891 sqft | Sold | $50K | $272K | +$222K+82% | ||
| Fri, Jul 141 foreclosure | ||||||
44100 HwyLakeland · Land | Other | $35K | $34K | −$992−3% | ||
| Mon, Jul 172 foreclosures | ||||||
153 Florida Jay LnFrostproof · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,041 sqft | Sold | $219K | $183K | −$36K−19% | ||
941 N Heron CirWinter Haven · Single Family · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,551 sqft | Sold | $247K | $284K | +$37K+13% | ||
| Tue, Jul 181 foreclosure | ||||||
199 Dinner Lake LoopLake Wales · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,599 sqft | Sold | $407K | $268K | −$139K−52% | ||
| Wed, Jul 193 foreclosures | ||||||
1355 Congo DrKissimmee · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft | Sold | $173K | $275K | +$103K+37% | ||
2326 Duff RdLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft | Sold | $100K | $256K | +$157K+61% | ||
Address not listedPolk County | Sold | $3.8M | — | — | ||
| Fri, Jul 211 foreclosure | ||||||
22 Cedar DrDavenport · Single Family · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,513 sqft | Sold | $213K | $328K | +$116K+35% | ||
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.