Outdoor living in Frisco, Summit county
Frisco, a small community in Summit County, is a popular town for regular skiers and outdoor adventurers. Located close to renowned ski resorts and Dillon Reservoir, Frisco offers abundant recreation opportunities. The town’s historic center is framed by Main Street, which is lined with eclectic restaurants, bars and bookstores. “Frisco has a small-town feel even though it’s in the middle of resort areas,” says Butch Elich, who is a Realtor at RE/MAX Properties of the Summit with over 30 years of experience. “It’s one of the best-kept secrets in Summit County and people definitely come here for the lifestyle that it provides. You can wake up in the morning, have breakfast, go on a trail and you might end up in the Continental Divide. There’s also picturesque views of Grays and Torreys Peaks.”
A wide range of housing options in Frisco
Frisco’s median home price is $950,000, which is more than double the national median. Built from the 1950s to the present day, single-family properties are typically between $1.2 million and $3.7 million. One-bedroom condos start at around $400,000, with two and three-bedroom units typically listing between $750,000 and $1.2 million. Lakefront units can reach $1.6 million, and properties around Main Street can reach $2 million. Townhouses vary significantly, and prices can range from $600,000 for a property from the 1980s to $3 million for luxury townhouses with mountain views. Multi-family properties are between $1 million and $4 million. Timeshare units are also available. “Frisco has a mix of everything, and you’ll see different housing options all on the same block,” Elich says. “Even with single-family homes, you can drive down a random road and you’ll see a tiny cabin built in the 1950s sitting across from a multi-million-dollar custom house. It’s certainly very unique, and people here love it.”
Skiing at the Frisco Nordic Center and water recreation by Dillon Reservoir
In summertime, water recreation is a way of life here at Frisco. People can go to Dillon Reservoir and Frisco Bay Marina for sailing or fishing. The marina also has fishing boats, kayaks and paddleboard rentals. The community is also near six ski resorts, such as Copper Mountain, Breckenridge and Vail, and residents can go skiing and snowshoeing. The Frisco Nordic Center, located within the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area, offers cross-country skiing and skate skiing with 30 kilometers of ski trails and 8 kilometers of snowshoe trails. Sitting adjacent, Frisco Adventure Park has a tubing hill. With 2.3 million acres of public recreation land, the White River National Forest is home to 11 ski resorts, a variety of camp sites and multi-use trails.
Shopping and dining options along Main Street
Safeway, Walmart and many franchise establishments are in the north part of Frisco along Summit Boulevard. On the south side, Main Street is dotted with popular local restaurants, coffee shops and consignment stores. For over 40 years, Butterhorn Bakery & Café has been serving Frisco with freshly baked goods as well as breakfast and lunch classics. Ein Prosit is a Bavarian bar with traditional German fare, and Bread+Salt has creative bistro fare with outdoor dining.
Summit School District has International Baccalaureate programs
Rooted in the global International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum tradition, Summit School District has an overall B-plus grade from Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Frisco Elementary School, offering both STEM and IB programs, and Summit Middle School both rate a B by Niche. In conjunction with Colorado Mountain College, Summit High School provides dual-enrollment courses and has a B-plus rating. Summit High also has career academies in nutrition, ski industry business and manufacturing, video production and medical terminology.
Events and festivals in Frisco
Frisco celebrates Independence Day with a parade on Main Street, live concerts, a youth fishing derby and food. The annual fall festival has a beer garden, music and the Arts at Altitude Art Show, which features artworks and crafts made by Colorado artists.
Proximity to Vail and Denver
Frisco is accessible via Interstate 70 and Colorado State Highway 9. Vail is about 25 miles west, and Denver is approximately 70 miles east, both of which can be reached by I-70. Eagle County Regional Airport is about 60 miles away, and CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital is located right at the southern tip of the community.
