Lincoln Estates in Gainesville

Lincoln Estates
Homes for Sale in Gainesville, FL

Community in Gainesville · Alachua County · ZIP 32601
2,767 homesBuilt 1900–2024Median sale $190K
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Live Market Pulse
29/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 62 at the 2014 peak
0 is Lincoln Estates's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 29. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data33 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Lincoln Estates Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$190K
Median sold · 12 mo
$198/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $198 in 2026
94.3%
Sale vs ask
Alachua median: 93.5%
+206%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $62K median in 2012
Tempo
9.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
126days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2012 low
0%
Under contract
Alachua: 24% (417 of 1,722)
3 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
57%
Owner-occupied · Lincoln Estates
1619 of 2821 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
43%
Non-owner-occupied · Lincoln Estates
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Lincoln Estates
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
2,767
Homes in the community
plus 54 vacant residential lots · 2821 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 33 years of records
Est. 1900
Community established
homes built 1900-2024, median 1963 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 15 in 2012
960sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 2767 homes trade a year
Lincoln Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Lincoln Estates right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 9.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Lincoln Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $190K ($198 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 126 days on market for closed sales, and 9.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

Lincoln Estates is a community of 2,767 homes in Gainesville, Alachua County, built between 1900 and 2024 (median 1963), with a median living area of about 1,252 square feet. 57% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($190K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 12 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1993 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 1993 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K1k2k2k2k
159 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $50 in 2012 to a $198 peak in 2026; $198 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
11 days at the 2012 low; 126 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.3% now vs Alachua 93.5%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 12 a year; 4 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Lincoln Estates vs Alachua
0200400Alachua +304%Lincoln Estates +206%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same Stellar MLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
051015200420082012201620202026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 15 quit in 2012; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
62 at the 2014 peak, 29 in the troughs, 29 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

8% of homes for sale in ZIP 32601 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).

Lincoln Estates Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Lincoln Estates is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 9.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $250,000, and homes go under contract in about 66 days.

9.0
Months supply
$250,000
Median list
$190,000
Median sold
$161
List $/sqft
66
Days on mkt
4/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Lincoln Estates, Gainesville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 11 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-23)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lincoln Estates

Live MLS inventory for Lincoln Estates. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Lincoln Estates listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1993 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Joseph Williams Elementary School-AL · Elementary
  • Abraham Lincoln Middle School-AL · Middle
  • Eastside High School-AL · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lincoln Estates listings and can change; always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lincoln Estates address.

If we were buying in Lincoln Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Lincoln Estates.

A closer look at the Lincoln Estates market

At a median of $198 per square foot, Lincoln Estates prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 9.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Homes that do trade take a median 126 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 2,767 homes built between 1900 and 2024, and 57% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lincoln Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.7C+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Liquidity & Demand1.0/10
Owner Commitment5.7/10
Pricing Power6.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (5.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +206% since 2012; Liquidity & Demand 9.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 57% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lincoln Estates sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Lincoln Estates?
The median sale price in Lincoln Estates was $190K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Lincoln Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 126 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Lincoln Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, Lincoln Estates leans toward buyers: 9.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Lincoln Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 2,767 homes plus 54 vacant residential lots in Lincoln Estates (public records).
What share of Lincoln Estates is owner-occupied?
57% of Lincoln Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lincoln Estates built?
Homes in Lincoln Estates were built between 1900 and 2024, with a median year built of 1963 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Lincoln Estates?
Cash buyers took 0% of Lincoln Estates sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have Lincoln Estates home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 206% since 2012, from $62K to $190K (Stellar MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lincoln Estates?
The best agent for Lincoln Estates is one who actively works Gainesville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Lincoln Estates.
How do I find a top Gainesville real estate agent who knows Lincoln Estates?
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32601/32609/32615/32640/32641/32653/99999))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 1993 (159 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in Lincoln Estates? 4 recorded closings; median 125 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Alachua County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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