New Construction in Lincoln, CA: Liberty and Hidden Hills Compared

Lincoln is one of the most active new construction markets in the Sacramento region, and two communities lead it right now: Liberty at Lincoln, a large master plan by Lewis Group with homes from Meritage, Woodside Homes and Richmond American, and Hidden Hills, a gated community by Century Communities in the foothills near Roseville. Together they offer single- and two-story homes from the high $500,000s into the upper $800,000s.

This guide from Living In Northern California, a Realty of America team led by Rose and Steven Gonzales, compares both, based on our own model home tours. For the wider picture, see our Lincoln city guide.

Lincoln new construction at a glance

Lincoln offers a quieter, small-town feel with more space and larger lots than much of Roseville or Folsom, often at lower prices, while Highway 65 puts Roseville's shopping and I-80 a short drive away. Lincoln Crossing covers everyday errands with Target, Sprouts, Home Depot and In-N-Out, and Kaiser Permanente Lincoln is about one exit away on Highway 65.

Weekends are a big part of the appeal. McBean Park has green lawns, an aquatic center, and the stadium where the Lincoln Potters, a wood-bat summer baseball team, play affordable hometown games with food trucks (weeknight tickets have been around $7). Downtown Lincoln hosts the Fourth of July parade, and Wise Road is lined with wineries and breweries, including GoatHouse Brewery, where you can feed the goats.

What's being built: Liberty is Lewis Group's master-planned community off Ferrari Ranch Road and Liberty Parkway, planned for about 3,500 homes over time. Phase one brought roughly 250 homes from three builders: Meritage, Woodside Homes and Richmond American, each with its own floor plans. Prices: in early 2026, two-story plans of about 1,933 to 3,173 sq ft with three to five bedrooms were listed from the high $500,000s to the mid $600,000s, depending on builder and lot.

What stands out: the Farmhouse, a 7,000+ square-foot resident clubhouse with a beach-entry pool and spa, fitness center, pickleball and half-court basketball, a dog park, barbecues, a fireplace lounge and a business center, with trails connecting to Lincoln's wider trail system. Lincoln Crossing is just across the freeway, and Twelve Bridges High School is nearby.

Inside the Liberty models we toured

The first two-story model puts a bedroom and full bath right off the entry for guests or an office, with a dining area that's separate from the living room, a kitchen island with a rounded edge, a generous pantry, and an upstairs loft beside the laundry. The second model offers an optional first-floor guest suite in place of a formal dining room, an open kitchen, dining and living area with double sliding doors, a mudroom and pantry off the garage, and a very large loft that separates the primary suite from the secondary bedrooms.

Incentives: with three builders competing side by side, offers vary by builder and month. Ask us what each Liberty builder is offering right now.

What's being built: Hidden Hills is a private, gated community by Century Communities at 108 Ascent Court in Lincoln, in the foothills close to Roseville. It has three collections, Madrone, Laurels and Aspen, with single- and two-story plans of about 1,617 to 3,674 sq ft. Prices: it opened in October 2025 from the mid $600,000s to the upper $800,000s; Century lists homes from $605,000 as of September 2026.

What stands out: oversized homesites, two parks including a dog park, and walking and biking trails. Homes include quartz countertops and a smart home package. Hidden Hills sits within Lincoln's Village 1 Specific Plan, which allows for about 167,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial space, and a 55.8-acre community park is planned nearby. Ask for the phasing plan if future amenities matter to you.

Inside the Hidden Hills models we toured

• 2,161 sq ft two-story: a first-floor bedroom and full bath with a walk-in shower, a large island with a deep sink, a gas range, a pantry and a built-in coffee bar option, with the laundry upstairs near the bedrooms and a primary suite with a tub, walk-in shower and double vanity.
• 2,675 sq ft two-story: high ceilings, a bright front flex room, the sink under a window so the island stays free for serving, a junior suite on the main floor, an upstairs loft, and a primary suite with two walk-in closets and separate vanities.
• 2,641 sq ft single-story: a three-car garage, a wide central hallway, two bedrooms sharing a bath on one side and a junior suite on the other, and a primary suite with backyard access, a large walk-in shower, a tub and two closets, plus a covered patio.

Incentives: ask us what Century Communities is offering at Hidden Hills this month, including any quick move-in homes.

• Clubhouse and amenities: Liberty, with the Farmhouse pool, gym, pickleball and dog park.
• Privacy and lot size: Hidden Hills, a gated community with oversized homesites.
• Single-story living: Hidden Hills, including a 2,641 sq ft single-story plan with a three-car garage.
• Most builder choice: Liberty, with three builders' floor plans and incentives to compare in one place.
• Lowest starting prices: Liberty, from the high $500,000s in early 2026.
• A main-floor guest suite: both offer one in select plans.

• Bring your agent to your first visit. Builders ask you to register on your first visit, and registering on your own can prevent an agent from representing you later.
• Budget beyond the base price. Upgrades, lot premiums and landscaping add up; planning for 5 to 15 percent above base is a reasonable starting point. Get a line-item estimate early.
• Review the HOA documents. Request the CC&Rs, budget and reserve study to understand dues and rules, and ask about Mello-Roos.
• Pick your lot carefully. Orientation, backyard size and nearby traffic affect both price and daily life.
• Ask about quick move-in homes. Homes already under construction can close in months rather than the 6 to 12 months a to-be-built home can take.
• Confirm school boundaries. Check which schools serve your specific lot with the district.

To compare Lincoln with Rocklin, Roseville and other suburbs, download our free Sacramento suburbs relocation guide, explore new construction with our team, or call or text us at (925) 922-3901 to set up tours at Liberty and Hidden Hills.