Whispering Pines Sub
Room to spread out, great value
Median $370K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 6.5/10
The moment you turn in, you notice the lots—wide and deep, averaging just over half an acre each—which gives the eight-acre subdivision a sprawling feel that most platted neighborhoods don't quite manage. Homes here run around $510K, and they sit on land that actually breathes. You're technically in the Sundance Estates Area, which keeps you close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (29 minutes) without feeling tethered to it, and the nearest restaurant is a three-minute walk when you don't feel like cooking. Upper Macatawa Natural Area is about fifteen minutes on foot if you want real green space, and there are five parks within a mile for quicker trips. A bus stop sits four minutes away, groceries are under two miles, and the Innocademy school district serves the area. It's the kind of place where you get actual yard without driving an hour to find it.
Why people love it here
23,509 sq ft avg lots
- 9 homes
$370K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Whispering Pines Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$370K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
0.38 ac – 0.77 ac
Homeowner Rate
77.8%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Thai Avenue
+1 more
Ziggi's Coffee
Tripelroot Brewery
Hoogland Park
Unnamed playground
Savannah Lake
Hawthorne Natural Area Beach
Orange Loop (1.92 miles)
dog_park
Sundance Estates Area Trail
Howard Dunton Park Launch
Snap Fitness
84th & Westpark Way
+1 more
Howard Miller Public Library
Toddlerville
AMC Star Holland 8
Based on 11 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Innocademy
Crime in Whispering Pines Sub 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Whispering Pines Sub home (around $370,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,461 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,461/mo | $65,626 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,556 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,958/mo | $78,876 |
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
Zeeland Charter Township
Source: zeelandtwp.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
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,338 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Zeeland Charter Township / Private well
Township water in developed areas (some served by City of Zeeland/Holland); rural areas on wells.
Zeeland Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer (some via City of Zeeland Clean Water Plant); rural areas on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred (parts may be served by Zeeland BPW).
Confirm by addressSEMCO Energy / Consumers Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Zeeland · Source: zeelandtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Whispering Pines Sub 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
Upper Macatawa Natural Area
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
28
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Blimpie
Fast Food
Thai Avenue
Restaurant
Fast Food
Community Restaurant
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
School
School
School
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Country Corners Estates Area
Dog Park
Helder Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park at Van Raalte Farm (Large Dog Side)
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Sundance Estates Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Whispering Pines Sub
- What do homes cost in Whispering Pines Sub?
- The median home value in Whispering Pines Sub is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whispering Pines Sub housing market?
- no homes are listed in Whispering Pines Sub 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 Pines Sub?
- Whispering Pines Sub is served by Innocademy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Whispering Pines Sub walkable?
- Whispering Pines Sub scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.