Neighborhood · Gainesville, Florida
Lincoln Estates
East Gainesville living with room to breathe
5
Homes for sale
$215,000
Median list price
$162
Avg price / sqft
90
Median days on market
Lincoln Estates sits on the east side of Gainesville, an established residential pocket where single-family homes on modest lots keep things quiet and neighborly. It's zoned to Joseph Williams Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Middle School, and Eastside High School, and it's within easy reach of the wider Gainesville homes for sale market and University of Florida. If you want a foothold in the city without the price tags of Haile Plantation or Oakmont, this is the kind of neighborhood worth a serious look.
The market here is small and value-driven: just 5 active listings right now, with a median list price of $225,000 and homes running about $150 a square foot. Sellers have been getting strong results — 99% of asking on average across the 8 sales in the past year, at a median sold price of $190,000. Homes take a little time to trade, with a median 78 days on market, so patient buyers have room to negotiate. You can track what's available on the live map.
Lincoln Estates is a community in Gainesville, Florida.
Quick facts
$169,900 – $243K price range
1,278 sqft median home
$1,550/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lincoln Estates
$219,900
1228 SE 19TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft
$209,900
1118 SE 19TH STREET, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,169 sqft
$243,000$259,000
1510 SE 14TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,639 sqft
$169,900$179,900
1911 SE 14TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,068 sqft
$215,000$225,000
1030 SE 18TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,278 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lincoln Estates market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$195,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
23 days
Median time to sell
Lincoln Estates vs Gainesville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 3.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lincoln Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lincoln Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lincoln Estates home
≈ $1,559/mo
$215,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,550/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,056
Median age
44
Median income
$38,750
Median home value
$113,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Lincoln Estates
Appearance oriented
Top 5% in the U.S.Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Appearance oriented
Top 8% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Appearance oriented
Top 9% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Relationships
Top 10% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Active
Top 13% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Straight answers
Lincoln Estates FAQs
Is Lincoln Estates a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood on the east side of Gainesville, close to the city center and University of Florida. Homes are assigned to Eastside High School, Abraham Lincoln Middle, and Joseph Williams Elementary. It suits buyers who want an affordable, low-key foothold in the city.
Is Lincoln Estates expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in Gainesville, with a median list price of $225,000 and homes averaging about $150 per square foot. Active listings currently range from $108,000 to $259,000. Compared with communities like Haile Plantation, the entry point here is notably lower.
What do homes cost in Lincoln Estates?+
Active listings run from $108,000 to $259,000 with a median list price of $225,000, while the median sold price over the past year was $190,000. Most homes are around 1,278 square feet at roughly $150 per square foot. That gap between list and sold prices leaves some room to negotiate.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, steady market — just 5 active listings and 8 sales in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 78 days to sell but fetch 99% of asking on average, so well-priced properties still move. Buyers who are patient can find real value here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA on record in Lincoln Estates, which keeps monthly costs straightforward. The median annual property tax is about $2,759. For those weighing renting, the median rent in the area runs around $1,550 a month.
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