Whispering Pines
Strong schools draw families here
Median $422K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 7.1/10
Whispering Pines is a 210-acre subdivision where ranch homes on conventional lots form the backbone—aluminum siding and brick construction dominate, with homes running around $372K. You're about fifteen minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which matters if you commute that direction; ninety restaurants cluster within a mile, a density that takes some pressure off weeknight decisions, and a grocery store sits just over a mile away when you need it. Provin Trails Park is a nine-minute walk, handy for weekend mornings, and five parks total fall within a mile of here. The subdivision feeds into Forest Hills Public Schools, and it sits in the broader Cameron Plat Area, a section of West Michigan where mid-sized subdivisions like this one provide straightforward suburban living without affectation—you get access to what you need without much fuss.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 4.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$422K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Perch Lake: 6 min bike
- Provin Trails Park: 9 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Whispering Pines
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,865/mo
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10 homes sold in Whispering Pines this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Provin Trails Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
+1 more
Hopcat
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Perch Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
gym
+1 more
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Whispering Pines 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 Pines home (around $422,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,807 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,807/mo | $74,849 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,232/mo | $86,175 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,374/mo | $89,962 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Whispering Pines 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.
🛒 Grocery(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Fast Food
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(11)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Whispering Pines
- What do homes cost in Whispering Pines?
- The median home value in Whispering Pines is about $422,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whispering Pines housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Whispering Pines right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Whispering Pines?
- Whispering Pines is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Whispering Pines walkable?
- Whispering Pines scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.