Homes zoned forLINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Riverside living with room to grow in Palmetto
560
Homes for sale
$395,000
Median list price
$237
Avg price / sqft
76
Median days on market
The Lincoln Middle School zone covers a swath of Palmetto where the Manatee River meets neighborhoods that run from older waterfront streets to brand-new subdivisions. This is north-of-the-river Manatee County living — close enough to the water to matter, with easy access toward Tampa Bay. Buyers here lean practical: families chasing space, boaters who want dockage without Gulf-front prices, and commuters who like being on the right side of the bridges. You'll find everything from modest ranches to gated communities within reach of Palmetto homes for sale.
The market reads as active but balanced. With 562 active listings and a median list price of $395,500, there's genuine range here — from $50,000 entry points to multi-million-dollar riverfront. Homes take a median 77 days to sell and sellers are netting about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not to lowball. New construction is a real factor, and you can scan everything on the live map before you tour.
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL is an attendance zone in Palmetto, Florida.
Quick facts
$50,000 – $5.0M price range
1,857 sqft median home
$204/mo median HOA
$2,600/mo median rent
1,250 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Lincoln Middle School zone
The Lincoln Middle School zone sits in Palmetto, on the north side of the Manatee River in Manatee County. This is a practical, water-adjacent part of the Tampa Bay region — not a resort town, but a place where everyday life is shaped by proximity to the river and easy routes toward Tampa and Bradenton. Neighborhoods range from established streets with mature trees to newer subdivisions still filling in, which gives the area a lived-in but growing character.
It suits a broad mix of buyers. Families gravitate here for the space and the range of schools, while boaters and water-lovers are drawn by the 111 active waterfront listings along the river and bay. Commuters like being north of the river, closer to the bridges, and value shoppers appreciate that the median price stays well under Gulf-front levels.
Because the housing stock is so varied, the feel changes block to block. You might find an older ranch on a canal a few minutes from a brand-new gated community, with 173 gated listings currently active across the zone. That variety is the zone's defining trait — it rewards buyers who tour widely before settling on a neighborhood.
Schools for homes in the Lincoln Middle School zone
The zone takes its name from Lincoln Memorial Middle School, the anchor for middle-grade students in this part of Palmetto. For families, the middle school is often the starting point for narrowing a home search, since it defines the attendance area.
Nearby schools serving the broader area include Palmetto High School for upper grades, along with James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palm View K-8 School for younger students. These give families a few pathways to consider depending on where in the zone they buy and what grade levels they need.
School attendance boundaries in Manatee County can and do change from year to year. Before you fall for a specific house, confirm its exact assigned schools directly with the Manatee County school district — don't rely on a listing or a general map. This one step saves a lot of disappointment at enrollment time.
Homes for sale in the Lincoln Middle School zone: prices and housing
There are 562 active listings in the zone right now, with a median list price of $395,500. The spread is wide: active prices run from $50,000 all the way to $4,995,000, and the average sits at about $238 per square foot on a median home size near 1,850 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 1,245 homes sold at a median price of $365,000, and sellers averaged 96% of their asking price.
The market breaks into clear segments. Waterfront accounts for 111 active listings and pool homes for 85, while gated communities make up 173 — a sizable share of the inventory. At the top, 32 listings are priced above $1 million, mostly riverfront and larger properties, while the lower end gives entry-level and investor buyers a foothold.
New construction is a genuine part of the picture, with 113 active listings. That means buyers can weigh a brand-new build against an established resale within the same zone. On the carrying-cost side, the median HOA is about $201 per month and median property taxes run around $3,500 per year — both worth confirming community by community, since non-HOA streets and gated developments differ significantly.
Getting around from the Lincoln Middle School zone
The zone's north-of-the-river location is one of its biggest practical advantages. Downtown Tampa is roughly 41 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 49 minutes, which makes this a realistic home base for people working or flying out of the Tampa Bay metro.
Being on the Palmetto side of the Manatee River puts you near the main crossings into Bradenton and the interstate corridor that connects the region. For most daily errands, work commutes, and weekend trips, you're pointed toward both Tampa to the north and Sarasota–Bradenton to the south.
As with anywhere in Tampa Bay, bridge and interstate traffic can stretch those drive times during peak hours. If a predictable commute matters to you, test your specific route at the times you'd actually drive it before committing to a neighborhood.
Is the Lincoln Middle School zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who want water access and Tampa Bay proximity without Gulf-front pricing. With a median sold price of $365,000 and a list range that starts at $50,000, it's one of the more attainable parts of the region — and the 111 waterfront and 113 new-construction listings mean you don't have to compromise on either water or newness to stay in budget.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Inventory is varied, which is great for choice but means neighborhoods differ block to block, so you'll want to tour carefully. Homes sit a median of 77 days on market, giving buyers negotiating room, but with sellers averaging 96% of asking, this isn't a market for aggressive lowball offers.
If you value flexibility — a range of prices, gated and non-gated options, resale and new build, and a commuter-friendly location — the Lincoln Middle School zone delivers. Just confirm school assignments, HOA costs, and your real-world commute for the specific address, and you'll have a clear-eyed read on whether it fits your life.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$3,395,000
1625 RIO VISTA TERRACE, PARRISH
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,324 sqft
$795,000
501 SALLY LEE DRIVE, ELLENTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,008 sqft
$765,000
1914 24TH AVENUE W, PALMETTO
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,296 sqft
$605,000
5034 CASERTA COURT, PALMETTO
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,302 sqft
$585,000
11407 30TH COVE E, PARRISH
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,287 sqft
$547,600
3929 MOSSY LIMB COURT, PALMETTO
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,068 sqft
$385,000
4722 111TH TERRACE E, PARRISH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft
$349,999
4025 WILDGRASS PLACE, PARRISH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,525 sqft
$327,853
8913 ARCHSTONE CROSSING, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,637 sqft
$290,000
3449 YELLOW SAGE LANE, PALMETTO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,511 sqft
$130,000
8905 34TH AVENUE E, PALMETTO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft
$110,000
2320 TERRA CEIA BAY BOULEVARD UNIT 711, PALMETTO
1 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft
Every active listing inside the LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL market
1,250
Sold, last 12 months
$365,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
54 days
Median time to sell
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL vs Palmetto
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL home
≈ $2,794/mo
$395,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$204/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
62,946
Median age
52
Median income
$79,148
Median home value
$255,820
Beyond the listings
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Straight answers
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL FAQs
Is the Lincoln Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want north-Manatee access to the river and Tampa Bay without paying coastal premiums. With a healthy 562 active listings and a mix of older waterfront streets, gated communities, and new builds, there's a neighborhood type for most households. Families often tour the Lincoln Memorial Middle School area first to anchor their search.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Compared with Gulf-front Manatee communities, no — the median list price is $395,500 and the median sold price over the past year was $365,000. The active range stretches from $50,000 to $4,995,000, so you can spend modestly or go luxury. Only 32 of the active listings are priced above $1 million.
What do homes cost in the Lincoln Middle School zone?+
Expect a median list price of $395,500 and an average of about $238 per square foot, with the median home measuring roughly 1,850 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 1,245 homes sold at a median of $365,000. You can filter the full inventory of Palmetto homes for sale by price and feature.
How is the market right now?+
It's active but not frantic — 1,245 homes sold in the past year, and current listings sit a median of 77 days on market. Sellers are averaging 96% of their asking price, which signals room to negotiate without expecting deep cuts. Watch the inventory move on the live map.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $201 per month, though that varies widely between older non-HOA streets and the 173 gated communities in the zone. Median property tax is around $3,500 per year. Always confirm exact figures with each community and the county before you write an offer.
What are the schools in this zone?+
The zone centers on Lincoln Memorial Middle School, with nearby options including Palmetto High School, James Tillman Elementary Magnet School, and Palm View K-8 School. School boundaries shift over time, so verify the assigned schools for any specific address with the Manatee County school district.
How is the commute to Tampa?+
This part of Palmetto is one of the more commuter-friendly spots in Manatee County, with downtown Tampa about 41 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 49 minutes. Being north of the Manatee River puts you closer to the bridges than most of the county. That proximity is a big part of the zone's appeal for Tampa Bay workers.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 113 of the 562 active listings are new construction, a meaningful share of the market. That gives buyers a real choice between move-in-ready resales and brand-new homes, often in gated communities. Builder inventory can move fast, so check current availability before you commit.
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