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Lincoln neighborhoods, master plans and small-town life
Placer County. A quieter, small-town feel with growing amenities, beautiful natural surroundings and new master-planned communities.
Living in Lincoln
Lincoln sits about 10 miles north of Roseville along Highway 65, at the northern edge of the Sacramento suburbs. The city grew from a small railroad and clay-works town into one of the fastest-growing places in California, and Lincoln neighborhoods now range from historic homes near downtown to large master plans in the foothills. It still keeps a small-town downtown, open space between communities, and larger lots than most of its neighbors.
Buyers usually come to Lincoln for space and value. Prices per square foot often run below Roseville and Folsom, lots tend to be bigger, and the drive to Roseville's shopping and hospitals is about 15 minutes. The trade-off is a longer commute into Sacramento.
How Living In Northern California serves Lincoln
Living In Northern California, a Realty of America team led by Rose and Steven Gonzales, helps buyers and sellers across Lincoln, from established homes in Twelve Bridges, Lincoln Crossing and near downtown to the new master plans growing on the edge of the city. Many Lincoln moves involve a sale and a purchase at the same time, and we plan both as one timeline.
So much of Lincoln's new construction is happening now that it shapes the whole market. Buyers get a clear comparison of resale homes, builders, lots and incentives before they register anywhere. Sellers of established Lincoln homes get pricing that accounts for the new homes a few miles away, and marketing that highlights what those new homes do not have. Comparing builders? Read our Liberty and Hidden Hills guide. See buying a home in Lincoln, selling your Lincoln home or new construction in Lincoln.
Lincoln neighborhoods and communities
Twelve Bridges is Lincoln's long-running master plan in the southeast, with parks, trails, golf and homes built over the past two decades. Lincoln Crossing, along Highway 65, combines neighborhoods with the city's main shopping center, including Target, Sprouts and Home Depot.
Liberty at Lincoln, a Lewis Group master plan off Ferrari Ranch Road, brings homes from several builders and a resort-style clubhouse called the Farmhouse. Hidden Hills by Century Communities is a gated community in the foothills toward Roseville, and Pulte is building several neighborhoods at Wildwood. Just outside the city, Bickford Ranch adds larger homes from Tri Pointe.
Sun City Lincoln Hills is a large 55+ active adult community with its own golf, clubhouses and activities. Closer to downtown, older neighborhoods offer resale homes on established streets with little or no Mello-Roos.
Lincoln housing market and home types
New construction drives much of Lincoln's market. Several builders sell side by side, which gives buyers real choice in floor plans and incentives and puts steady pressure on resale prices. Single-story plans are easier to find here than in many nearby cities, and lots are generally larger.
The newer master plans carry Mello-Roos and HOA dues that differ by community, so we compare the full monthly cost, not just the price. For a first purchase, see buying a home in Lincoln. If you own in Lincoln and are thinking about a move, get a value for your Lincoln home from a team that knows what the builders are offering nearby.
Lincoln lifestyle, commute and everyday life
Highway 65 is Lincoln's main road. Roseville is about 15 minutes south, and downtown Sacramento roughly 35 to 50 minutes at peak times, so commute planning matters more here than in Roseville or Rocklin.
Weekends are Lincoln's strength. McBean Park is home to the Lincoln Potters, a wood-bat summer baseball team with affordable hometown games, and the historic downtown hosts the Fourth of July parade. Foskett Regional Park has sports fields and open lawns, and Wise Road is lined with wineries and breweries, including GoatHouse Brewing. Thunder Valley is nearby for concerts, and Sutter Medical Plaza Lincoln handles routine care close to home. Thinking about moving? Read about relocating to Lincoln, or contact us to tour the communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln, CA too far from Sacramento?
It depends on your commute. Downtown Sacramento is roughly 35 to 50 minutes at peak times via Highway 65 and Interstate 80, while Roseville's shopping and hospitals are about 15 minutes away.
Which builders are building in Lincoln?
Current new construction includes Liberty at Lincoln, with several builders including Richmond American, Hidden Hills by Century Communities, and Pulte's neighborhoods at Wildwood, with Tri Pointe at Bickford Ranch just outside the city.
Is there a 55+ community in Lincoln?
Yes. Sun City Lincoln Hills is a large 55+ active adult community with golf, clubhouses and its own activities.
Which school district serves Lincoln?
Western Placer Unified School District serves Lincoln. Confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.
Does Lincoln have Mello-Roos?
Most of the newer master plans do, and amounts vary by community. Older neighborhoods near downtown often have little or none. We confirm the exact figure for any home you consider.
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