Whispering Winds Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $723K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 8.4/10
Look, I'll be straight with you: you're buying land here, not a lot. Whispering Winds Estates sits on 26 acres in the 100th St & Whitneyville Ave Area with each condo parcel running around 2.13 acres—the kind of space where you can actually breathe and not see your neighbor's garage from your kitchen window. Homes run around $723K. The nearest restaurants and grocers are a couple miles out, which means you're choosing deliberate over convenient, but LaBarge Dam Recreation Area is 1.3 miles away for outdoor space. The Caledonia Community Schools district covers the area. Gerald R. Ford Airport is under 15 minutes if you fly out regularly; downtown Grand Rapids sits about 30 minutes away on the other side, which is far enough that you're genuinely removed from the hum but close enough that you're not actually stranded. If you're the type who's lived in enough places to know what trade-offs feel worth it, this one probably makes sense.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.4 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$723K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Whispering Winds Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Est. Home Value
$723K
Assessor estimate
Units
10
Complex Size
25.5 ac
10 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Taco Bell
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Saskatoon Golf Club
+1 more
Two Rivers Park
Unnamed playground
Barber Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
North Shore Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Whispering Winds Estates 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,305 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Whispering Winds Estates 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
LaBarge Dam Recreation Area
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Bangkok Chef
Restaurant
Paradise Pizza
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
Butcher Block Social
Bar
Family Tavern
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
92nd St & Kraft Ave Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Whispering Winds Estates
- What do homes cost in Whispering Winds Estates?
- The median home value in Whispering Winds Estates is about $722,925. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Whispering Winds Estates?
- Whispering Winds Estates is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Whispering Winds Estates walkable?
- Whispering Winds Estates scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.