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LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Waterfront living and new builds north of the Manatee River

593

Homes for sale

$399,900

Median list price

$240

Avg price / sqft

59

Median days on market

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The Lincoln Memorial Middle School zone sits on the Palmetto side of the Manatee River, a stretch of Manatee County where waterfront neighborhoods, older established streets, and fresh subdivisions all share the same map. It's a practical spot for anyone who wants coastal access without Sarasota or St. Pete pricing, with feeder schools like James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palmetto High School rounding out the picture. Downtown Tampa is roughly 41 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 49, so commuting north stays reasonable.

For buyers, there's real breadth here: 587 active listings with a median list price of $399,900, but a range that runs from $40,000 all the way to $4.75 million. Homes are averaging 60 days on market and sellers are collecting about 97% of asking, so it's neither a frenzy nor a fire sale — it's a market where a prepared buyer can negotiate. Browse Palmetto homes for sale or watch the inventory shift on the live map.

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL is an attendance zone in Palmetto, Florida.

Quick facts

$40,000$4.8M price range

1,933 sqft median home

$165/mo median HOA

$2,500/mo median rent

1,272 sold in 12 months

Drive times

Downtown Tampa41 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)49 min

On the market now

Homes for sale in this zone

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Every active listing inside the LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL attendance boundary

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Where the market lives

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The numbers that matter

The LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL market

1,272

Sold, last 12 months

$365,000

Median sold price

97%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

46 days

Median time to sell

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL vs Palmetto

Median list price

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL$400K
Palmetto Co.$399K

Price per sqft

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL$240
Palmetto Co.$234

Days on market

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL59d
Palmetto Co.55d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

1.8% yr/yr

$345K$388K$431KJul ’23Jun ’26

Homes sold per month

071141Jul ’24Jun ’26

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

$2,776/mo

Principal & interest $2,107
Property tax $294
HOA / fees $165
Insurance (est.) $210

$399,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$165/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$2,500/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

Living in LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Active

Fitness Obsession

Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.

Lifestyles

Nerd Culture

These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.

Culture

Sites to See

This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.

Entertainment

Lighthearted Fun

This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.

Hobbies & Interests

Engine Enthusiast

This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.

Lifestyles

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

Straight answers

LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL FAQs

Is the Lincoln Middle School zone a good place to live?+

It works well for buyers who want Manatee River access and a Tampa-adjacent location without big-city prices. The zone feeds established schools including Palmetto Elementary School and Palmetto High, and offers everything from waterfront to gated to brand-new homes. With 1,270 homes sold in the past year, it's an active, liquid market.

Is it expensive to buy here?+

It's moderate for coastal Florida — the median list price is $399,900 and homes sold at a median of $365,000 over the last 12 months. Prices run from $40,000 to $4.75 million, so there's room for most budgets. Average cost is about $242 per square foot on a median home size of 1,893 square feet.

What do homes cost in this area?+

Expect a median around $399,900 on active Palmetto homes for sale, though the range is wide at $40,000 to $4.75 million. Waterfront and the 35 listings above $1 million pull the top end up, while new construction and smaller homes anchor the entry point. Median home size sits near 1,893 square feet.

How is the market right now?+

It's balanced and negotiable — median days on market is 60 and sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average. With 587 active listings against 1,270 sales in the past year, there's steady turnover and enough inventory for buyers to be selective. That combination favors patient, prepared shoppers.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA runs about $165 a month, which is reasonable given 173 gated communities are in the mix. Median property tax lands around $3,594 per year. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent here is about $2,500 a month.

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