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 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 offers cross-country skiing and skate skiing, with 8 kilometers of snowshoe trails and a tubing hill.
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 curriculum framework, 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. Offering a range of Advanced Placement, IB and dual-enrollment courses in conjunction with Colorado Mountain College, Summit High School 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.
Dave arrived in Breckenridge on Christmas Eve 1992, and has been an active member of the community ever since. After earning a BA in History at the College of Wooster he made the move west and has never looked back.
Early on, his love for skiing and the mountains drove Dave to become a Ski Instructor for the Breckenridge Ski Resort. He ascended to staff trainer, and quickly appreciated the value of being committed to service and creating trust with his clients.
After graduating, his passion for Colorado coupled with a specialization in Marketing and Real Estate Development created a natural transition into the Breckenridge , Summit County, and Vail Valley Real Estate arena.
Dave has a broad understanding of the Real Estate Industry. In addition to sales, he also has an extensive background in construction, project management and design. Through a combination of skills and experience, Dave has been able to provide his clients exceptional service and professionalism. He still enjoys giving his passion back to folks who visit these beautiful mountains, the same passion that brought him here 30 years ago.
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