Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $291K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 7.0/10
If someone asks what Whispering Springs is actually like, tell them it's a condo community where you get real space—11 acres spread across generous lots averaging over 10 acres each—without the endless upkeep that comes with a traditional house. You're about 16 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which is close enough to matter but far enough that you won't hear the city breathing down your neck. The neighborhood sits in the Vredevoogd Plat Area, where Grandville Public Schools serves the community. A grocery store is less than a mile away, and restaurants cluster nearby—144 of them within walking distance, which means you've got actual choice instead of the usual rotation. Calvin Crest Park is a five-minute walk if you need green space fast, and there are three other parks within a mile. The nearest transit stop is steps away, the boat launch at Grandville is 1.7 miles down the road, and even the airport is under 25 minutes if you need to travel. It's the kind of place where you get the breathing room of the suburbs without feeling marooned—close enough to everything that matters, far enough that you can exhale.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.9 mi
- 12 parks within 1 mile
- Calvin Crest Park: 7 min walk
- Whispering Springs Lake: 9 min bike
Grandville South Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$291K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,974/mo
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Based 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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
12
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.9 mi
Recent Sale Price
$291K
2 recent sales
Units
51
Complex Size
11.0 ac
51 units
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,500 – $1,925 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Chipotle
+1 more
Fruition Açaí & Coffee
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
+1 more
Calvin Crest Park
Calvin Crest Park Playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Buck Creek Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Ivanrest at C C High School (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1 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 Condominiums No.1 home (around $290,750) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,961 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,961/mo | $52,306 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,258/mo | $60,202 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,357/mo | $62,857 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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 #1 Condos
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Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
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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
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1 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.
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💪 Gyms(6)
Fitness Center
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🌳 Parks(4)
Calvin Crest Park
Mill Race Park
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🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
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Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1
- What do homes cost in Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1?
- The median home value in Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1 is about $290,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1 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 Springs Condominiums No.1?
- Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1 is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1 walkable?
- Whispering Springs Condominiums No.1 scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.