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Lincoln, MA Housing Market
The typical home in Lincoln, MA is worth $1.52M, held roughly flat 0.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $885,000, -64.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 4.3 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 23 days, Lincoln is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $1.52M home is about $8,114/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Lincoln, MA
Typical home value
$1.52M
+0.2% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$885,000
-64.9% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
23
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
13
4.3 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Lincoln a buyer's or seller's market?
Lincoln, MA is a balanced market, based on 4.3 months of supply and homes selling in about 23 days. 4 to 5 months of supply is the neutral band: neither side holds a structural advantage, and outcomes turn on the individual property.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Lincoln housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Lincoln, MA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $885,000 |
| Median list price | $1.40M |
| Year-over-year price change | -64.9% |
| Median price per sq ft | $458/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 23 days |
| Active inventory | 13 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.3 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 102.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 3 |
| New listings (that month) | 6 |
| Listings with a price cut | 30.8% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Lincoln is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Lincoln is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Lincoln home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Lincoln, MA fell 56.0%, from $2.01M to $885,000. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.2% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 30.8% of Lincoln listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 4.3 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 102.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Lincoln?
Priced off the typical home value of $1.52M at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $303,994 | $1.22M | $8,114/mo |
| 5% | $75,999 | $1.44M | $9,636/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $8,114, that implies roughly $347,762 a year before you add taxes and insurance. We do not hold a Census income figure for Lincoln, so we cannot compare that threshold to local earnings.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lincoln?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Lincoln, MA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Lincoln?
Active listings in Lincoln, MA went from 15 in May 2025 to 13 in May 2026, a -13.3% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 15 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 14 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 14 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 17 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 19 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 16 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 11 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 11 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 11 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 13 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 19 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 13 | 6 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Lincoln compare to Massachusetts and the U.S.?
Lincoln homes sell for $885,000 — 29% above the Massachusetts median of $688,100. Against the national median of $410,700, Lincoln runs 115% higher. Year-over-year, Lincoln moved -64.9% against Massachusetts's +0.8% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, MA | $885,000 | -64.9% | 23 days |
| Massachusetts statewide | $688,100 | +0.8% | 21 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Lincoln
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 4.3. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 30.8%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $1,521 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $1.52M home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Lincoln listing goes under contract in 23 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 102.0% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month Lincoln added 6 new listings against 3 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +0.2% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Lincoln varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Lincoln
There are currently 13 homes listed for sale in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The median listing price is $1.4M.
Active listings
13
Homes on market
Median list price
$1.4M
Avg. days on market
23
Days until sale
New this week
6
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Lincoln by property type?
How the Lincoln, MA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1.08M | $560/sq ft | 2 | 114 days |
| Condo / co-op | $905,000 | $513/sq ft | 1 | 9 days |
| Townhouse | $610,000 | $458/sq ft | 1 | 23 days |
Which public schools serve Lincoln?
1 schools tracked · 539 students
The largest public schools serving Lincoln, MA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Lincoln School
Grades PK-8 · 539 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Lincoln, MA?
Ordered by distance from Lincoln, not by size. Compare Lincoln side by side with any of them.
Lincoln housing market FAQ
Is Lincoln a buyer's or seller's market?
Lincoln, MA is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 4.3 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 23 days, and sellers getting 102.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Lincoln?
The typical home in Lincoln, MA is worth $1.52M (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $885,000, about $458 per square foot.
Is Lincoln cheaper than the rest of Massachusetts?
Lincoln's median sale price of $885,000 is 29% higher than the Massachusetts statewide median of $688,100, and 115% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Lincoln?
Homes in Lincoln, MA spent a median of 23 days on market before going under contract, versus 21 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Lincoln?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $1.52M home is about $8,114 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $347,762 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance.
Are home prices rising in Lincoln?
The typical home value in Lincoln, MA held roughly flat 0.2% over the last 12 months, from $1.52M to $1.52M (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Lincoln?
Lincoln ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Lincoln?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Lincoln, MA is a balanced market with 4.3 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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