Grand County
Winter Park and Fraser, Colorado Homes (Grand County)
Winter Park and Fraser sit side by side on US-40 in the Fraser Valley, north of Berthoud Pass.
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Winter Park, Colorado is 100 minutes and Fraser 105 minutes from downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026). Zillow's typical home value in August 2026 was $773,000 in Winter Park and $776,000 in Fraser; Grand County's single-family median was $1,037,500 for Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
$773,000, 8,801 feet.
1,033 people in 2020; 68.3 miles to downtown Denver.
$776,000, 8,580 feet.
1,400 people in 2020; Amtrak's California Zephyr stops daily.
East Grand Fire.
East Grand Fire Protection District #4 covers Winter Park, Fraser and Tabernash.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Park Grand County | Resort | 68.3 mi / 100 min | 8,801 ft | $773,000 |
| Fraser Grand County | Resort | 71.0 mi / 105 min | 8,580 ft | $776,000 |
Drive: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap to downtown Denver, without traffic (2026-09-24). Elevation: USGS point elevation at the town point. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 (a typical value, not a sale median; ZIP level for Kittredge, Black Hawk and Keystone). Population and sources for every town: in each town page.
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Where it is.
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- Front Range foothills
- I-70 corridor
- Peak to Peak
- Summit County
- Resort
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Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Roads from downtown Denver: OSRM on OpenStreetMap. Town points: OpenStreetMap and USGS. Drive times without traffic.
What are Winter Park and Fraser?
- Winter Park. An incorporated town of 1,033 people (2020 Census) at 8,801 feet.
- Fraser. An incorporated town of 1,400 people (2020 Census) at 8,580 feet, 71 miles from downtown Denver.
- Train. The Fraser-Winter Park Amtrak stop has one California Zephyr train each direction daily.
- Moffat Tunnel. The 6.2-mile Moffat Tunnel under the Continental Divide has carried Denver's water since 1936 (Denver Water).
What are the short-term rental rules?
- Winter Park. Registration required, the registration number shown in every ad, and an annual East Grand Fire inspection. The town states no cap.
- Fraser. STR Operating License plus an East Grand Fire inspection certificate, required since Feb. 28, 2025. The town states no cap.
- HOA rules. Read the HOA covenants for rental limits before the objection deadline.
How is the winter drive over Berthoud Pass?
- US-40. Both towns reach I-70 and Denver on US-40 over Berthoud Pass.
- Avalanche closures. In January 2024, CDOT closed US-40 on Berthoud Pass after bank slides along nearly its whole length.
- Avalanche control. CDOT has built remote avalanche control systems at known slide paths on I-70 and US-40.
- Traction Law. CDOT's Traction Law is in effect every Sept. 1 through May 31 on I-70 from Dotsero to Morrison: 3/16-inch tread on winter, all-weather or M+S tires, or chains, or 4WD/AWD (CDOT, 2025).
What do homes cost in the Fraser Valley?
- Winter Park. Zillow typical home value $773,000, August 2026.
- Fraser. Zillow typical home value $776,000, August 2026.
- Grand County sales. Single-family median sale price $1,037,500, Jan-Aug 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
Zillow typical home value (ZHVI, Aug 2026) is an estimate across all homes, not a sale price.
What should I check before buying here?
- Fire inspection. Both towns tie STR licensing to an East Grand Fire inspection. Ask for the last inspection result.
- Water and sewer. This site found no official source on wells here. Confirm service by address.
- Insurance quote first. Get a homeowners quote before the inspection deadline. The Colorado FAIR Plan covers homes that three standard insurers declined (Colorado FAIR Plan).
- Pass closures. Check COtrip.org history for Berthoud Pass closures before you plan a weekly commute.
Call or text the Kenna Real Estate Group at 303-955-4220 to ask what is for sale in Winter Park and Fraser now.
Questions
Quick answers.
How far is Winter Park from Denver?
68.3 miles and 100 minutes to downtown Denver without traffic (OSRM route, Sept. 24, 2026).
Does Winter Park require a short-term rental license?
Yes. Winter Park requires registration, the number in every ad, and an annual East Grand Fire inspection.
What is the typical home value in Fraser, CO?
$776,000, Zillow typical home value, August 2026.
Does Berthoud Pass close?
Yes, for avalanche and slide conditions. CDOT closed US-40 on Berthoud Pass in January 2024 after bank slides.
Sources
- Zillow Research ZHVI, city typical home value, Aug 2026
- OSRM public router: drive miles and minutes without traffic, run Sept. 24, 2026
- Colorado Association of REALTORS, Grand County market update, Jan-Aug 2026
- Town of Winter Park: good neighbor STR rules
- Town of Fraser: short-term rentals
- East Grand Fire Protection District
- CDOT: US 40 Berthoud Pass closure, Jan. 2024
- Denver Water: Moffat Tunnel
Figures carry their source and date. Rules and prices change: the county, town or state office named above has the current version.
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