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Lincoln

Lincoln

$435,121 Average Value
$302 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

A small Helena community with long winters and short summers

Just outside of Helena, the small mountain community of Lincoln offers much in the way of outdoor activities. "Lincoln makes money from tourism in the summer for camping and in the winter for snowmobiling. The Blackfoot River also goes through here, and it's well known for its fishing," says resident Nina Kling, who works as a substitute librarian at the Lincoln branch of the Lewis & Clark County Library. With a string of restaurants and shops clustered along W Main Street, the neighborhood also maintains a small commercial district with local shops and restaurants. Kling adds, "We get long winters, and the temperatures can get as low as minus 20 at night. Some days it doesn’t get above zero. Summers are very short. June can be kind of rainy, but it brings beautiful green wildflowers, and the aspens are beautiful. September is beautiful, but the nights start getting cold, and we usually get our first snow in October."

Horseshoes at Hooper, Sculpture in the Wild and the Continental Divide

Hooper Park has softball fields, a horseshoe pit and a dining pavilion, while Nature’s Playground offers a disc golf course. Lincoln Community River Park offers a place for swimming and fishing in the Blackfoot River. Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild pays homage to the rich heritage of the Blackfoot Valley. Wandering through this 26-acre sculpture park, viewers can take in its large-scale installations created by international artists and learn how they each pay tribute to the local environment. Lincoln is surrounded by mountains, with trails for biking and hiking. The neighborhood is also 10 miles from a portion of the Continental Divide, a 3,1000-mile-long trail that extends from Canada to Mexico.

Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild showcases large outdoor installations.
Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild showcases large outdoor installations.
Hooper Park offers picnics, camping, and summer gatherings.
Hooper Park offers picnics, camping, and summer gatherings.
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Mountainside homes with a woodsy feel

Craftsman and ranch-style homes are the leading styles in the residential areas, and they suit the mountainside neighborhood well thanks to their earth-toned exteriors and secluded locations shaded by ponderosa pines. A single-family home typically costs between $233,000 and $550,000 while homes with three or more bedrooms go for anywhere between $575,000 to $1.2 million. Properties will typically remain on the market for 79 days before selling.

Ranch-style homes with tidy lawns are common across Lincoln.
Ranch-style homes with tidy lawns are common across Lincoln.
Spacious log cabins nestle under tall ponderosa pines around Lincoln.
Spacious log cabins nestle under tall ponderosa pines around Lincoln.
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Lincoln's goings-on around town

Many of the local events take place at the parks. Blackfoot Pathways puts on summer concerts, while Hooper Park hosts an annual Flea Market and Craft Sale every July. The Lincoln Art & Music Festival, running for over 30 years, brings out the whole community each August, and includes food vendors and a coloring contest. The Lincoln Community Hall is a large venue for all types of events like holiday celebrations, theater performances and talent shows held every year on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.

Classic fifties nostalgia, bingo nights and local grocery shopping

Many Lincoln restaurants have a distinct aesthetic or fun features to them. Diners at The Lincoln Pit Stop can enjoy burgers, fries and milkshakes while surrounded by nostalgic red-and-chrome 1950s décor. In addition to serving home-cooked meals, Lambkin’s hosts bingo games every Wednesday at 7pm. Scapegoat Eatery includes a pool table and a small stage for live music acts. Family-owned grocery store D&D Foodtown supplies Lincoln residents with deli items, meats and fresh produce.

Friends meet for drinks and conversation at Scapegoat Eatery in Lincoln.
Friends meet for drinks and conversation at Scapegoat Eatery in Lincoln.
D&D Foodtown provides fresh produce, deli items, and pantry staples for Lincoln residents.
D&D Foodtown provides fresh produce, deli items, and pantry staples for Lincoln residents.
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Lincoln School District 38

Lincoln Elementary is rated B-minus by Niche, and Lincoln Junior High School has a C. Lincoln High School was scored a three from GreatSchools and offers an Outdoor Club for students to get active and involved through cross-country skiing, ice skating and hiking.

Students in the area begin their education at Lincoln Elementary School.
Students in the area begin their education at Lincoln Elementary School.
Students continue their education at Lincoln Junior High School.
Students continue their education at Lincoln Junior High School.
Lincoln High School offers an Outdoor Club with ice skating and hiking.
Lincoln High School offers an Outdoor Club with ice skating and hiking.
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Using Highway 200 and nearest medical services

Highway 200 is the primary corridor, threading through the entirety of Lincoln from east to west. This route goes on for roughly 115 miles and passes through scenic dense forests and mountain landscapes. The nearest medical facility is Parker Medical Center, located along Highway 200, and the nearest hospital, St. Peter's Health is in Helena, 56 miles away.

Bear sightings are common

Bears have been known to appear in the area. "I know there have been bears in my yard because I can tell by what they leave behind, though I have never seen one. I always carry bear spray with me," says Kling. "The black bears tend to run off, but the grizzlies have been expanding their territory, and we want to stay safe."

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Lincoln Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$496,500
Median Sale Price
$384,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$459,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302

Area Facts

Number of Homes
217
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,651
Below the national average
1,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
41,382

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    873 D St, Lincoln, MT 59639

    $330,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 816 Sq Ft
    • 873 D St

    This home has been extensively updated with a total remodel in 2018 & 2019, including high-efficiency Kolbe wood double-pane windows & stainless steel appliances. Kitchen features Knotty Alder cabinets with granite countertops & the interior was freshly painted in 2025. The property also includes PEX water lines, tile shower, marble vanity top & Knotty Alder interior doors, reflecting quality

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    Brenda Stark
    Keller Williams Capital Realty
    (406) 795-7348
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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
778
Median Age
59
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,905
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$70,730

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
15.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
35''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

0 / 100
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