Whispering Hills Plat No.Six
Strong schools draw families here
Median $393K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 7.7/10
Driving through Whispering Hills Plat No. Six feels like moving through a settled residential pocket—14 acres of homes on 0.38-acre lots, each one sitting in the Twin Oaks No. 2 Area, where the rhythm is steady and the trees give the streets some breathing room. A grocery store is a three-minute walk away, and eighteen restaurants cluster within a mile, so you're not isolated from the everyday stuff. Cooper Woodland Preserve sits less than a mile off, and if you've got a boat, the Lowell–Grand River Launch is about a mile and a half away. The Lowell Area Schools district covers this area, and downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 26 minutes by car when you need the bigger city. Homes here run around $427K, which lands you in a subdivision that's been around long enough to have real roots but young enough that things still feel open.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$393K median
- 2 recent sales
16,649 sq ft avg lots
- 30 homes
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Median home price in Whispering Hills Plat No.Six
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,665/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
$393K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
30
Median Lot Size
0.37 ac
0.25 ac – 0.56 ac
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
Cooper Woodland Presesrve
Unnamed playground
Natures Place 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.Six 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.Six home (around $392,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,611 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,611/mo | $69,617 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,006/mo | $80,151 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,138/mo | $83,673 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 · Source: lowelltwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Whispering Hills Plat No.Six 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
Cooper Woodland Presesrve
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
M21 Nutrition
Restaurant
Hong Kong Buffet
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
Restaurant
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Whispering Hills Plat No.Six
- What do homes cost in Whispering Hills Plat No.Six?
- The median home value in Whispering Hills Plat No.Six is about $392,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whispering Hills Plat No.Six housing market?
- no homes are listed in Whispering Hills Plat No.Six right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Whispering Hills Plat No.Six?
- Whispering Hills Plat No.Six is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Whispering Hills Plat No.Six walkable?
- Whispering Hills Plat No.Six scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.