Whispering Springs Condominium
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $295K·Walkability 6.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
Here's the one thing you'd tell someone on the way: Whispering Springs is 44 acres of ranch homes in the Vredevoogd area, about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, where brick and vinyl construction runs around $285K and you're genuinely close enough to errands that a grocery store is a 4-minute walk away. The pond gives the place a little water character without the waterfront price tag, and Calvin Crest Park sits about 10 minutes on foot if you want to stretch your legs—there are three parks within a mile total. Dining sprawls across 180 restaurants within a mile, though the closest one is a 2-minute stroll, coffee is 4 minutes out, and if you need to move fast, the transit stop is literally steps from home. Drive times treat you decently: Gerald R. Ford Airport is 24 minutes, so you're not stranded when travel happens. Grandville Public Schools serves the community, and the walkability picture is honest—errands score highest at 6.5, dining trails at 5.5, fitness sits at 5, but transit scores a perfect 10, which means you've got options depending on how you want to move around. The vibe here is low-key suburban: 44 acres of homes that don't ask for much fuss, close enough to the city that you're not isolated, but spaced enough that you actually have land to exist on.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.8 mi
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- Whispering Springs Lake: 13 min walk
- RiverTown Mall Trail: 13 min walk
Grandville South Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$295K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Whispering Springs Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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15 homes sold in Whispering Springs Condominium this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Calvin Crest Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Jet's Pizza
+1 more
Fruition Açaí & Coffee
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Calvin Crest Park
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
RiverTown Mall Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Ivanrest at Peshtigo (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Whispering Springs Condominium 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 Springs Condominium home (around $295,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,962/mo | $52,323 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,259/mo | $60,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,358/mo | $62,888 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Whispering Springs No. 1 Condominium Association (and No. 2, No. 4 phases)
Source: dandb.com
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Whispering Springs Condominium 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
CoreLife Eatery
Restaurant
Herb & Fire
Restaurant
Fast Food
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
El Burrito Loco
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
School
Huntington Woods Early Child Center
Grand View Elementary School
School
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Calvin Crest Park
Kent Trails Spartan Industrial Trailhead
Park
Kent Trails
Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
KENT TRAILS SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL TRAILHEAD Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about Whispering Springs Condominium
- What do homes cost in Whispering Springs Condominium?
- The median home value in Whispering Springs Condominium is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whispering Springs Condominium housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Whispering Springs Condominium right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Whispering Springs Condominium?
- Whispering Springs Condominium is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Whispering Springs Condominium walkable?
- Whispering Springs Condominium scores 6.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.