on August 18, 2026
This Frisco home was listed at approximately $915,000 at the time of my tour and offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, just over 4,000 square feet, a 3-car garage, multiple entertainment spaces and a private backyard pool with a swim-up bar.
But the house itself is only part of what makes this property interesting.
Its central Frisco location puts you close to major employment centers, Highway 121 and the Dallas North Tollway. During my open house, one buyer who worked at Toyota’s North American headquarters estimated his commute at only about seven minutes.
That creates an important question for anyone moving to Frisco:
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Would you rather have a brand-new home farther north, or an updated pre-owned home with a significantly shorter commute?
I’m Jake Inderman, a Frisco TX Realtor helping relocation buyers compare homes, neighborhoods and new construction throughout Frisco, Prosper and Celina.
Here’s what buyers should know.
Location is one of this home’s biggest advantages.
The property is located near Lebanon Road with convenient access to both the Dallas North Tollway and Highway 121, putting many of Frisco’s employment, shopping and entertainment destinations within easy reach.
That’s especially important when comparing this home with some of the newer construction happening farther north.
North Frisco has some incredible new communities, but depending on where you work, moving farther north can add meaningful time to your daily commute.
For someone working near Legacy West, Toyota’s headquarters, Plano or the Highway 121 corridor, an established central Frisco neighborhood could make a lot of sense.
This is one of the biggest decisions I’d consider if you’re moving to Frisco.
New construction gives you the opportunity to get the newest designs, finishes, energy-efficiency features and amenities.
But there’s a tradeoff.
Much of Frisco’s newer construction is farther north.
This particular home was built in 2002, but the owners have completed numerous updates throughout the property.
So instead of asking whether you want “new” or “old,” I’d ask:
What are you willing to trade for location?
You may be able to find a pre-owned home that’s already been substantially updated while gaining a shorter commute and more established surroundings.
The home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and just over 4,000 square feet.
There’s also a surprising amount of flexible living space.
In addition to the main living room, you have:
That’s a lot of functionality for buyers who need separate spaces for work, entertainment and everyday living.
Near the front of the home is a flexible bonus room.
Depending on your lifestyle, it could become a:
For relocation buyers working remotely, I’d probably lean toward using this space as an office.
And because there are additional flexible spaces upstairs, you don’t necessarily have to sacrifice your entertainment areas to create a workspace.
The main living room features tall ceilings, hardwood flooring and a fireplace.
The kitchen also overlooks the living area and backyard.
That creates a practical layout if you’re entertaining or have kids using the pool because you can remain connected to what’s happening outside while you’re in the kitchen.
Although the home was built in 2002, the kitchen has been updated.
Features shown during my tour included:
That’s an important distinction when comparing older homes with new construction.
A 20+ year-old home doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting a 20+ year-old interior.
Look at the actual condition and updates rather than judging the property solely by the year it was built.
This is easily one of the coolest features of the property.
The backyard is primarily designed around the pool, which includes a swim-up bar with built-in seating.
The outdoor area also includes:
For buyers who entertain frequently, this backyard could be a major selling point.
This is the tradeoff.
The pool consumes most of the backyard.
There are some smaller grassy areas that could work for a dog, but this isn’t the property I’d recommend if having a massive grassy backyard is your top priority.
If you’d rather have a pool and outdoor entertaining space than a large lawn, the layout makes much more sense.
That’s why buyers should think about how they’ll actually use a backyard rather than simply comparing lot dimensions.
Privacy is another major advantage.
The backyard doesn’t have homes directly behind it, and the property has tall fencing and trees creating additional separation.
For a pool-focused backyard, that privacy can make a significant difference.
There is, however, one tradeoff buyers need to understand.
There is a train track behind the property.
That’s something I would absolutely want a buyer to know before purchasing the home.
During my time there, a train passed and was gone in roughly 60 seconds. I noted that it was more noticeable outside than inside.
Whether that’s a dealbreaker is personal.
Some buyers won’t care.
Others may immediately eliminate the property.
This is exactly why I recommend visiting homes at different times and paying attention to things beyond the interior finishes.
A beautiful kitchen won’t make you forget about a location issue that bothers you every day.
The primary bedroom is located downstairs and is large enough to accommodate an additional sitting area.
That’s particularly useful if you want a couch, reading area or additional furniture without making the bedroom feel cramped.
It also has direct access toward the backyard area.
The primary bathroom illustrates the balance you get with this property.
Some features still reflect the home’s age more than what you’d see in a brand-new luxury home, but the space has received updates and remains very functional.
The primary closet, in particular, has received a substantial upgrade with built-in storage.
This goes back to the new-construction comparison.
You may sacrifice having every finish be brand new.
But what are you receiving in return?
Potentially a better location, shorter commute, pool, mature neighborhood and other features that could be expensive to recreate with new construction.
The home has a true three-car garage, giving you considerably more flexibility than a standard two-car configuration.
You could use the additional space for:
For a 4,000+ square-foot home, having the additional garage space makes the property much more practical.
The laundry room also has more functionality than simply connections for a washer and dryer.
It includes a sink, cabinets, hanging space and room for additional storage.
Again, these aren’t necessarily the features that get people to click on a listing, but they’re things you’ll appreciate once you actually live in the house.
Upstairs is where the floor plan becomes particularly interesting.
There’s a large open game-room area with enough room for something like a ping-pong or pool table.
That gives you a separate entertainment area without taking over the downstairs living room.
For larger households, having multiple living areas can be extremely useful.
There’s also another entertainment space upstairs with a wet bar, mini fridge area and projector setup.
That means you aren’t forced to choose between having a game room and a movie room.
You can potentially have both.
This would work well for:
And because the room can be closed off, noise upstairs can be separated from people watching television or relaxing downstairs.
The upstairs secondary bedrooms offer additional flexibility and good closet storage.
The home also includes a Jack-and-Jill bathroom configuration between secondary bedrooms.
Some of the secondary bathroom finishes aren’t as modern as what you’ll find in brand-new construction.
Again, that’s part of the tradeoff.
You need to decide whether those cosmetic differences matter more than the home’s location, space and existing features.
The home was discussed during my tour as being within Frisco ISD.
School boundaries can change, so buyers should always verify the current school assignments for the exact address they’re considering rather than relying on an older listing or neighborhood information.
For many buyers relocating to North Texas, Frisco ISD is one of the reasons Frisco is on their initial search list.
North Texas has an enormous amount of new construction.
Because of that, it’s easy for relocation buyers to become fixated on brand-new homes.
But established Frisco neighborhoods can offer something that’s difficult to recreate:
Location.
You’re closer to many existing employment centers, restaurants, shopping, highways and other established conveniences.
This particular home demonstrates that tradeoff well.
Fields is one of the biggest new-construction developments in Frisco and offers buyers some incredible options.
But it’s farther north.
During this tour, I compared the approximately seven-minute commute mentioned by the Toyota employee with a potentially longer commute from Fields.
That’s not an argument against Fields.
It’s an argument for calculating what your commute actually means to your lifestyle.
An additional 10-15 minutes each direction could potentially mean 20-30 additional minutes in your car every workday.
Over five days, that’s meaningful.
For a remote worker, it might not matter at all.
This is a question I’d encourage every relocation buyer to answer before touring homes.
If you could choose between:
Option A: Brand-new home with the newest finishes but a longer commute.
Option B: Updated pre-owned home with a pool, established neighborhood and significantly shorter commute.
Which would you choose?
There isn’t a universally correct answer.
For me personally, location would carry significant weight.
But your priorities may be completely different.
This type of Frisco home could make sense if you:
It’s especially compelling for buyers comparing similarly priced new construction farther north.
I’d consider other Frisco homes if you:
Again, that doesn’t make this property good or bad.
It simply determines whether it fits your priorities.
At the time of my tour, the home was listed for approximately $915,000.
The home has just over 4,000 square feet.
It has 5 bedrooms.
The home has 3.5 bathrooms.
Yes. The backyard features a private pool with a swim-up bar, hot tub and tanning area.
Yes.
The home was built in 2002 and has received numerous updates since then.
The property was discussed as being within Frisco ISD during my tour. Buyers should verify current school zoning for the specific address.
Yes. A train track runs behind the property. During my visit, I found the train more noticeable outside and relatively brief when one passed.
Neither is universally better.
Central Frisco can provide shorter access to Highway 121, the Dallas North Tollway and established employment centers.
North Frisco provides more opportunities for brand-new construction and some of Frisco’s newest master-planned developments.
Your commute, budget and priorities should determine which is better for you.
For the right buyer, there’s a lot to like.
You’re getting more than 4,000 square feet, five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a three-car garage, multiple entertainment spaces and a backyard pool with a swim-up bar.
But what really makes this property interesting is the combination of those features with its location.
Instead of moving farther north to get something brand new, you can potentially purchase an updated established home while remaining much closer to major Frisco and Plano employment centers.
The tradeoffs are straightforward.
The home isn’t brand new.
The pool takes up most of the backyard.
And there’s a train track behind the property.
But you gain privacy without rear neighbors, an incredible pool, a three-car garage, substantial living space and a central Frisco location.
That’s why I’d compare this type of property directly against new construction rather than automatically choosing one or the other.
The question isn’t simply which house looks newer.
It’s which home gives you the lifestyle you actually want.
I’m Jake Inderman, a Frisco TX Realtor and North Texas real estate agent helping relocation buyers compare established Frisco neighborhoods, new construction and communities throughout Frisco, Prosper and Celina.
If you’re moving to Frisco TX in the next 9 days or 9 months, my team and I would love to help you make a smooth move to North Texas.
We can help you compare home prices, neighborhoods, commute times, school zoning, property taxes, new construction and the tradeoffs between buying farther north versus living closer to established Frisco employment and entertainment.
Jake Inderman | Frisco TX Realtor
Call/Text: 469-343-2008
Email: jake.inderman@gmail.com