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Whispering Brook

Strong schools draw families here

Median $625K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 8.3/10

🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️38 mito Lake Michigan

The first thing you notice pulling into Whispering Brook is how the lots breathe—82 acres laid out so you're not stacked on top of your neighbor, which feels deliberate in a subdivision built to not feel like one. The development sits in the Cimarron Meadow No. 2 area, close enough to Gerald R. Ford Airport that it's an 11-minute drive, and downtown Grand Rapids is about 18 minutes away if you need the city. There's actual retail density nearby—54 restaurants and 30 grocery stores within a couple of miles—so the "out in the suburbs" feeling doesn't mean driving 20 minutes for dinner; a restaurant is roughly a 12-minute walk, and the nearest coffee shop is under a mile. Cascade Township Park sits about a 12-minute walk away, with two more parks within a mile. Homes here run around $558K, and the schools fall under Forest Hills Public Schools, which handles the education part. It's the kind of place where you get space without actually being isolated.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
90

Central High School

  • High — 3.1 mi away
  • Forest Hills
  • 4 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$625K median

  • 5 sales in last 12mo
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • 36th St To I-96 WB & I-96 Fwy Area Trail: 7 min walk
  • Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
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8.3
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 8/10 to 9/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 3.4 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 3.1 mi
8Pine Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 491 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi
8Central Woodlands 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 453 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 3.9 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cascade Township Park

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about Whispering Brook

What do homes cost in Whispering Brook?
The median home value in Whispering Brook is about $625,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Whispering Brook housing market?
no homes are listed in Whispering Brook right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Whispering Brook?
Whispering Brook is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Middle School (9/10).
Is Whispering Brook walkable?
Whispering Brook scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026