Whispering Hills Plat No. One
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $347K·Walkability 5.9/10·Schools 7.7/10
Whispering Hills sits on 16 acres in the Twin Oaks area—enough space to breathe without sprawl. The Grand River is just over a mile away, and there's a boat launch at Lowell equally close, which matters if you're serious about being on the water. A grocery store is a quick six-minute walk, and a dozen restaurants sit within a mile, so daily life doesn't require much planning. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 25 minutes' drive, and the airport is just under 30, making weekday commutes and travel manageable without feeling like you're perpetually tied to the car. The area feeds into Lowell Area Schools, and the whole subdivision has that modest, practical character of West Michigan subdivisions—functional, not flashy, with neighbors who tend their yards and know the shortcut to the grocery store.
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Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 1.5 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$347K median
- 1 recent sale
Walkable for daily errands
- Jet's Pizza: 7 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Whispering Hills Plat No. One
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,356/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$347K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
31
Median Lot Size
0.38 ac
0.23 ac – 0.77 ac
Expected Rent
$2,025/mo
$1,775 – $2,275 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Jet's Pizza
BIGGBY COFFEE
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
+1 more
Grand River Riverfront Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Stoney Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Whispering Hills Plat No. One is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Whispering Hills Plat No. One home (around $347,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,337 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,337/mo | $62,328 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,690/mo | $71,738 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,809/mo | $74,901 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Lowell Charter Township
Source: lowelltwp.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; township utility dept for serviced areas.
Lowell Charter Township sewer (serviced areas); septic rural
Township water/sewer dept handles serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Lowell Light & Power. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City of Lowell + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp.
Services for Lowell Township · Source: lowelltwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Whispering Hills Plat No. One are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand River Riverfront Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
M21 Nutrition
Restaurant
Hong Kong Buffet
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
Restaurant
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Whispering Hills Plat No. One
- What do homes cost in Whispering Hills Plat No. One?
- The median home value in Whispering Hills Plat No. One is about $347,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whispering Hills Plat No. One housing market?
- no homes are listed in Whispering Hills Plat No. One right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Whispering Hills Plat No. One?
- Whispering Hills Plat No. One is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Whispering Hills Plat No. One walkable?
- Whispering Hills Plat No. One scores 5.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.