LINCAM PROPERTIES LTD SERIES 85
10-Q, 1998-08-10
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                                 UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            Washington, D.C. 20549



                                   FORM 10-Q



               Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
                    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934



For the quarterly period 
ended June 30, 1998                     Commission File Number
                                                    2-99673




                       LINCAM PROPERTIES LTD. SERIES 85
              (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)



      Illinois                                    36-3377785
(State of Organization)              (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



         125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, Illinois  60606
                    (Address of principal executive office)



Registrants's telephone number, including area code:  (312) 443-1477



Indicate by check ( X ) whether the registrant: (1)  has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)  has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes   ( X )   No  (  )




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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                           LINCAM PROPERTIES LTD. SERIES 85
                                                (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                                                    BALANCE SHEETS

                                          JUNE 30, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997

                                                      (UNAUDITED)

                                                        ASSETS
                                                        ------
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     JUNE 30,        DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                                       1998              1997     
                                                                                  --------------     ------------ 
<S>                                                                              <C>                <C>           
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $  3,489,439          515,064 
  Prepaid expenses and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             2,108              356 
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 
          Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         3,491,547          515,420 
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 

Property held for sale, at lower of depreciated cost 
  or estimated value (notes 1 and 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             --           2,514,044 
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             --              14,339 
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 
          Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $  3,491,547        3,043,803 
                                                                                    ============      =========== 



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                                           LINCAM PROPERTIES LTD. SERIES 85
                                                (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                                              BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED

                                     LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICITS)
                                     --------------------------------------------

                                                                                     JUNE 30,        DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                                       1998              1997     
                                                                                  --------------     ------------ 
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $     36,758           33,800 
  Accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             --                 879 
  Tenant security deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             --              14,339 
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 
          Total current liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            36,758           49,018 
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 

Partners' capital (deficits) (note 1):
  General Partners:
    Capital contributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             2,000            2,000 
    Allocated portion of cumulative net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           333,776          107,092 
    Cumulative cash distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (301,961)        (301,961)
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 
                                                                                          33,815         (192,869)
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 
  Limited Partners:
    Interests of $1,000.  Authorized 40,001 Interests;
      issued and outstanding 25,016 Interests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        22,479,645       22,479,645 
    Allocated portion of cumulative net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        10,912,633       10,658,284 
    Cumulative cash distributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (29,971,304)     (29,950,275)
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 
                                                                                       3,420,974        3,187,654 
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 
          Total partners' capital  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         3,454,789        2,994,785 
                                                                                    ------------      ----------- 

          Total liabilities and partners' capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $  3,491,547        3,043,803 
                                                                                    ============      =========== 









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                                           LINCAM PROPERTIES LTD. SERIES 85
                                                (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                                               STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                   THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
                                                      (UNAUDITED)

<CAPTION>
                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED              SIX MONTHS ENDED     
                                                                   JUNE 30                         JUNE 30         
                                                           ------------------------       ------------------------ 
                                                              1998           1997            1998           1997   
                                                           ---------       --------       ---------       -------- 
<S>                                                       <C>             <C>            <C>             <C>       
Income:
  Rental income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $  87,902        194,737         243,564        367,582 
  Charges to tenants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           --            46,419           --            79,371 
  Interest income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          24,569          3,722          30,961          8,183 
  Other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           3,038          6,827           8,508         12,709 
                                                           ---------       --------        --------       -------- 
          Total income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         115,509        251,705         283,033        467,845 
                                                           ---------       --------        --------       -------- 
Expenses:
  Property operating expenses. . . . . . . . . . . .          70,115        126,577         138,574        237,938 
  Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           --            22,228           --            44,127 
  Management fees paid to the General Partner. . . .           8,997         10,579          17,054         19,818 
  Professional services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          31,923         11,273          45,445         24,046 
  General and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . .          18,101         22,411          40,500         46,387 
  Provision for loss on sale 
    of investment property . . . . . . . . . . . . .           --             --              --            60,000 
                                                           ---------       --------        --------       -------- 
          Total expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         129,136        193,068         241,573        432,316 
                                                           ---------       --------        --------       -------- 
          Operating income (loss). . . . . . . . . .         (13,627)        58,637          41,460         35,529 

Gain on sale of investment property. . . . . . . . .         439,573          --            439,573          --    
                                                           ---------       --------        --------       -------- 
          Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $ 425,946         58,637         481,033         35,529 
                                                           =========       ========        ========       ======== 

          Net income per limited 
            partnership unit . . . . . . . . . . . .       $    7.99           2.32           10.17           1.41 
                                                           =========       ========        ========       ======== 
          Cash distributions per 
            limited partnership interest . . . . . .       $     .84          --                .84          --    
                                                           =========       ========        ========       ======== 


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                                           LINCAM PROPERTIES LTD. SERIES 85
                                                (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                                               STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                        SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
                                                      (UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          1998             1997    
                                                                                      ------------     ----------- 
<S>                                                                                  <C>              <C>          
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $   481,033          35,529 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
   by operating activities:
    Provision for loss or (gain) on sale of investment property. . . . . . . . . .        (439,573)         60,000 
    Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           --             44,127 
    Changes in assets and liabilities:
      Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets. . . . . . . . . . . .          (1,752)        (14,987)
      Increase in accounts receivable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           --            (33,858)
      (Increase) decrease in other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          14,339          (1,403)
      Increase (decrease) in accounts payable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           2,958         (19,576)
      Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            (879)            693 
      Increase in accrued real estate taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           --             24,172 
      Increase (decrease) in tenant security deposits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (14,339)         11,924 
                                                                                       -----------     ----------- 
          Total adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        (439,246)         71,092 
                                                                                       -----------     ----------- 
          Net cash provided by operating activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          41,787         106,621 
                                                                                       -----------     ----------- 
Cash flows from (for) investing activities:
  Additions to buildings and improvements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (9,141)        (13,648)
  Net cash proceeds from sale of investment property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       2,962,758           --    
  Payment of leasing commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           --            (45,894)
                                                                                       -----------     ----------- 
          Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities. . . . . . . . . . .       2,953,617         (59,542)
                                                                                       -----------     ----------- 
Cash flows for financing activities:
  Cash distributions to limited partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (21,029)          --    
                                                                                       -----------     ----------- 
          Net cash used in financing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (21,029)          --    
                                                                                       -----------     ----------- 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       2,974,375          47,079 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         515,064         350,073 
                                                                                       -----------     ----------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $ 3,489,439         397,152 
                                                                                       ===========     =========== 


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                       LINCAM PROPERTIES LTD. SERIES 85
                            (A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                            JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997

                                  (UNAUDITED)

   Readers of this quarterly report should refer to the Partnership's
audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997,
which are included in the Partnership's 1997 Annual Report, as certain
footnote disclosures which would substantially duplicate those contained in
such audited financial statements have been omitted from this report.


(1)  ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

   LincAm Properties Ltd. Series 85 (the "Partnership") is a limited
partnership formed in August 1985 under the Uniform Limited Partnership Act
of the State of Illinois.  The balance sheets at June 30, 1998 and December
31, 1997 and the statements of operations and cash flows for the three and
six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 have been prepared by Management of
the Partnership and have not been audited by the Partnership's independent
auditors.

   The gain on sale from Oak View Apartments was allocated between the
general partners and the limited partners (in a manner consistent with the
Partnership Agreement) to bring the Partners' Capital accounts closer to
the 99% limited partners ownership percentage and 1% general partners'
ownership percentage.

   For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include
an investment in a money market account and other investments (having daily
availability) at cost which approximates market.

   The Partnership records are maintained on the accrual basis of
accounting as adjusted for Federal income tax reporting purposes.  The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared from such records
after making appropriate adjustments to reflect the Partnership's accounts
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  Such
adjustments are not recorded on the records of the Partnership.  The net
effect of these items is summarized below:

                            SIX MONTHS ENDED           SIX MONTHS ENDED   
                            JUNE 30, 1998               JUNE 30, 1997     
                       -----------------------   ------------------------ 
                      GAAP BASIS     TAX BASIS   GAAP BASIS     TAX BASIS 
                      ----------     ---------   ----------     --------- 

Total assets . . . . . .$3,491,547   4,511,943    5,028,875     5,031,287 

Partners' capital 
 (deficits):
  General Partners . . .$   33,815      34,448     (174,837)     (213,511)
  Limited Partners . . .$3,420,974   4,440,737    4,972,741     5,013,447 

Net income 
  General Partners . . .$   226,684    266,547          355           248 
  Limited Partners . . .$   254,349  1,288,161       35,174        24,549 

Net income per
 limited partner-
 ship interest . . . . .$    10.17       51.49         1.41           .98 
                      ==========     =========   ==========    ========== 



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   The net income and cash distributions per limited partnership interest,
as presented for the six month period ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 are
based upon the limited partnership interests outstanding at the end of the
periods (25,016).

   No provision for Federal income taxes has been made as any liability,
for such taxes, is that of the partners rather than the Partnership.

   Management of the Partnership has made a number of estimates and
assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. 
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

   On January 1, 1996, the Partnership adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of", which
changes the Partnership's current method of accounting for its real estate
property investments when circumstances indicate that carrying amount of
the property may not be recoverable.  Properties held for sale will
continue to be reflected at the lower of historical cost or estimated fair
value less anticipated selling costs.  In addition, properties held for
sale will no longer be depreciated.

   Losses in carrying values of investment assets are provided by 
management when the losses become apparent and the investment asset is
considered impaired.  Management evaluates its investment properties at
least quarterly to assess whether any impairment indications are present,
comparing undiscounted future cash flows with the carrying amount of the
asset.  If any investment asset is considered impaired, a loss is provided
to reduce the carrying value of the property to its estimated value.

   The 5521 Meadowbrook Court Distribution Center was sold in August,
1997.  In anticipation of the sale, the Partnership, in March 1997, made a
provision for loss of $60,000 to reduce the carrying amount of the property
to its estimated value.  Management believes that no assets are impaired;
therefore, no other such losses have been required to be recognized or
provided for in the accompanying financial statements.


(2)  INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

   (A)  GENERAL

       During the years 1986 through 1988, the Partnership acquired, either
directly or through a joint venture (Note 3), three apartment complexes, a
distribution center, and a warehouse/research facility.  One apartment
complex was sold in 1993.  Another apartment complex acquired through the
joint venture was sold in 1995.  The warehouse/research facility was sold
in September, 1996.  The distribution center was sold in August, 1997, and
the last apartment complex was sold in May, 1998.

       Depreciation on the investment properties acquired has been provided
over the estimated useful lives of five to forty years using the straight-
line method.

       Maintenance and repair expenses are charged to operations as
incurred.  Expenditures which materially add to the value or utility of the
property or appreciably prolong its useful life are capitalized and
depreciated over their estimated useful lives.



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   (B)  OAK VIEW APARTMENTS

       On September 30, 1986, the Partnership acquired the Oak View
Apartments, a recently constructed 124 unit apartment complex located in
the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area, and title to the approximately
twenty acre parcel of land on which the complex is situated.

       The Partnership's purchase price was $3,604,460, excluding closing
costs, fees, reserves and prorations, and was determined by arm's-length
negotiations.

       An affiliate of the General Partners managed the apartment complex
for a fee equal to 5% of the gross revenue of the property.

       On May 21, 1998, the Partnership sold this apartment complex and the
land on which it is located for $3,100,000 in an all cash transaction.  The
Partnership received $2,962,758 after closing costs, commissions and
prorations.  The Partnership used those proceeds and most of its cash
reserves to make a final liquidating distribution in the amount of
$3,436,541 ($136 per limited partnership unit) to its partners on July 15,
1998.

   (C)  5521 MEADOWBROOK COURT DISTRIBUTION CENTER

       On January 12, 1987, the Partnership acquired for $2,492,500 an
approximately 50,000 square foot distribution center and the approximately
110,000 square foot parcel of land on which the building is situated.

       An affiliate of the General Partners managed the distribution center
for a fee equal to 3% of the gross revenue of the property.

       On August 6, 1997, the Partnership sold this facility and the land
on which the building is situated for $2,150,000 in an all cash
transaction.  The Partnership received $1,870,720 after closing costs,
prorations and commissions.  On September 5, 1997, the Partnership made a
special distribution of $75 per limited partnership interest to its
partners.

   (D)  WALKER'S MARK APARTMENTS

       On July 29, 1987, the Partnership acquired for $5,950,000 the
Walker's Mark Apartments, a 164 unit apartment complex located in Dallas,
Texas, and title to the approximately seven acre parcel of land on which
the complex is situated.

       On August 19, 1993, the Partnership sold this apartment complex for
$6,585,000.  The Partnership received $911,617 in cash (after closing costs
and commissions) and a note receivable for $5,485,000 which was secured by
a first mortgage on the property.

       On July 2, 1996, the buyer prepaid the note.  The Partnership
distributed the proceeds from collection of this note on October 1, 1996.

   (E)  1880 COUNTRY FARM DRIVE FACILITY

       On July 1, 1988, the Partnership acquired a recently completed,
approximately 162,000 square foot office and warehouse/research facility
and title to the approximately 354,000 square foot parcel of land on which
the building is situated.

       The Partnership's purchase price was $7,840,000 excluding closing
costs, fees, reserves and prorations, and was determined by arm's-length
negotiations.


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       On September 20, 1996, the Partnership sold this facility and the
land on which the building is situated for $6,575,000 in an all cash
transaction.  The Partnership received $6,239,950 after closing costs and
commissions.  The Partnership used these proceeds and the proceeds from the
collection of the $5,485,000 note from the sale of the Walker's Mark
Apartments to make a special distribution of $450 per limited partnership
interest on October 1, 1996.


(3)    TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

       Fees, commissions and other expenses required to be paid by the
Partnership to the Corporate General Partner and its affiliates as of and
for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 are summarized as follows:

                                         SIX MONTHS ENDED  
                                             JUNE 30,             UNPAID AT  
                                      --------------------        JUNE 30,   
                                        1998         1997           1998     
                                      -------      -------      -------------

   Property management fees. . . .    $17,054       19,818           --      
   Reimbursement (at cost) for:
    Out-of-Pocket expenses . . . .    $36,631       41,213           --      
                                      =======       ======          ====     

(4)  ADJUSTMENTS

   In the opinion of the Corporate General Partner, all adjustments
necessary for a fair presentation have been made to the accompanying
amounts as of June 30, 1998 and 1997 and for the six month periods ended
June 30, 1998 and 1997.




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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF 
         FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

On October 23, 1985, the Partnership commenced an offering of $25,000,000
(subject to increase by up to $15,000,000) of Limited Partnership Interests
pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-11 under the Securities Act
of 1933.  The offering of Limited Partnership Interests terminated
April 15, 1986.  A total of 25,015 Interests were assigned to the public
between October 23, 1985 and May 16, 1986.

After deducting selling expenses and other offering costs, the Partnership
had approximately $22,500,000 with which to make investments in income-
producing commercial and residential real property, to pay legal fees and
other costs (including acquisition fees) related to such investments and to
satisfy working capital requirements.  A portion of the proceeds was
utilized to acquire the property owned by the Partnership at June 30, 1998.

At June 30, 1998, the Partnership had cash of $102,708 and short-term
investments in asset management accounts of $3,386,731, which will be
utilized for distributions to partners and for working capital
requirements.

At June 30, 1998, the Partnership has total current assets of $3,491,547
and current liabilities of $36,758 and a current ratio of 94.99.  Including
a special distribution of the net proceeds from (1) the sale of 1880
Country Farm Road Facility and (2) the collection of the note receivable
equal to $450 per Limited Partnership Interest, cash distributions
increased to $510 per Limited Partnership in 1996.  A distribution of $75
per Limited Partnership Interest from the net sale proceeds at the 5521
Meadowbrook Court Distribution Center was made during 1997.  A final
liquidating distribution of $136 per Limited Partnership Interest was made
on July 15, 1998.  It is anticipated that the Partnership will be
terminated prior to December 31, 1998.

On May 21, 1998, the Partnership sold Oak View Apartments for $3,100,000 in
an all cash transaction.  As described in Note 2(B) of Notes to Financial
Statements, the Partnership received $2,962,758 (net of closing costs). 
The net proceeds and a majority of the cash reserves of the Partnership
were distributed to the partners via a special distribution of $136 per
Limited Partnership Interest on July 15, 1998.

On August 6, 1997, the Partnership sold the 5521 Meadowbrook Court
Distribution Center for $2,150,000 in an all cash transaction.  As
described in Note 2(C) of Notes to Financial Statements, the Partnership
received $1,870,720 (net of closing costs).  The net proceeds were
distributed to the partners via a special distribution of $75 per Limited
Partnership Interest in September, 1997.

On September 20, 1996, the Partnership sold the 1880 Country Farm Drive
facility for $6,575,000 in an all cash transaction.  As described in
Note 2(E) of Notes to Financial Statements, the Partnership received
$6,239,950 (net of closing costs).  The Partnership distributed the
majority of these proceeds to the partners via a special distribution on
October 1, 1996.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

At June 30, 1998, the Partnership has sold all of its investment
properties.

The decrease in rental income for the six months ended June 30, 1998
compared to 1997 of approximately $124,000 (33.7%) is primarily due to:
(1) no rental income generated at the Meadowbrook Court Distribution Center
due to its being sold in August, 1997 ($78,900); and (2) less rental income
at Oak View Apartments ($45,100) due to its being sold in May, 1998.



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Changes to tenants have decreased approximately $79,400 for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 as compared to 1997 due to the sale of the Meadowbrook
Court Distribution Center in August 1997.

Interest income increased approximately $22,800 (278%) for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 compared to 1997.  This increase is primarily
attributable to increased amounts held in interest bearing short-term asset
management accounts.

Other income decreased approximately $4,200 (33.1%) for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 as compared to 1997.  This decrease is primarily
attributable to less other income generated at Oak View Apartments due to
its being sold in May, 1998.

Property operating expenses decreased approximately $99,400 (41.8%) for the
six months ended June 30, 1998 compared to 1997.  This decrease is
primarily due to decreases in property operating expenses at Oak View
Apartments (approximately $9,400) and at Meadowbrook Court Distribution
Center (approximately $90,000).

The decrease in depreciation expense of approximately $44,100 for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 compared to 1997 is primarily attributable to no
depreciation charged at Oak View Apartments due its being held for sale in
accordance with SFAS No. 121 which was adopted as of July 1, 1997.

Management fees paid to an affiliate of the General Partner decreased
approximately $2,800 (13.9%) for the six months ended June 30, 1998 as
compared to 1997.  This decrease is primarily attributable to the sale of
Meadowbrook Court Distribution Center (approximately $2,000).

Professional services have increased approximately $21,400 (89%) for the
six months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to 1997.  This increase is due
to accelerated accruals of audit and tax fees for the final short year of
the Partnership.

General and administration expenses have decreased approximately $5,900
(12.7%) for the six months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to 1997.  This
decrease is primarily due to: (1) a decrease in overhead charges ($3,300);
(2) decreases in stationery and supplies ($1,000); and (3) a decrease in
the Illinois Replacement Tax ($1,300).

For the six months ended June 30, 1998 net operating income was $41,460 or
$1.64 per Limited Partnership Interest, and net income was $481,033 or
$10.17 per Limited Partnership Interest.





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                                                       OCCUPANCY


The following is a listing of approximate occupancy levels by quarter for the partnership's investment properties:

<CAPTION>
                                                        1997                                   1998               
                                         -------------------------------------      ------------------------------
                                        At          At          At         At       At       At       At       At 
                                       3/31        6/30        9/30      12/31     3/31     6/30     9/30    12/31
                                       ----        ----        ----      -----     ----     ----    -----    -----
<S>                                  <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>      <C>      <C>     <C>   

Oak View Apartments
  Augusta, Georgia . . . . . . .        84%         92%         95%        94%      91%      N/A

5521 Meadowbrook Court
  Distribution Center
  Rolling Meadows, Illinois. . .       100%        100%         N/A        N/A      N/A      N/A


<FN>

     An "N/A" indicates the property was not owned by the Partnership at the end of the quarter.


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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

   (a)  EXHIBITS:  27.  Financial Data Schedule

   (b)  REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:  Form 8-K dated June 5, 1998.


















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                                  SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                               LINCAM PROPERTIES LTD. SERIES 85

                               By:     LINCAM PROPERTIES, INC.
                                       Corporate General Partner

Date:  August 7, 1998          By:     /s/ CHARLES C. KRAFT

                                       Charles C. Kraft, Treasurer
                                       Principal Financial Officer and 
                                       Principal Accounting Officer


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

                               By:     LINCAM PROPERTIES, INC.
                                       Corporate General Partner


Date:  August 7, 1998          By:     /s/ GREGORY T. MUTZ

                                       Gregory T. Mutz
                                       Chairman and Director
                                       Principal Executive Officer


Date:  August 7, 1998          By:     /s/ JOHN E. ALLEN

                                       John E. Allen
                                       President and Director


Date:  August 7, 1998          By:     /s/ CHARLES C. KRAFT

                                       Charles C. Kraft, Treasurer
                                       Principal Financial Officer and 
                                       Principal Accounting Officer



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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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INCLUDED IN SUCH REPORT.
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