Whispering Woods
Easy outdoor access
Median $438K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 5.4/10
Whispering Woods is an 11-acre subdivision where lots hover around half an acre—enough breathing room without the upkeep of sprawling acreage—and homes run around $438K. You're minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport and downtown Grand Rapids, so commuting isn't a thing you think about much. The immediate surroundings have real density: 36 restaurants and 48 grocery stores within a mile or two, a transit stop just five minutes on foot, and a dog park practically next door. Schools feed into Excel Charter Academy. What makes it work is the mix—you get the space of a subdivision but you're not isolated; a coffee shop is nearby, the neighborhood has actual walkable reach, and you can load the family in the car and be anywhere in the metro in under 20 minutes.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- Dog Park Trail: 4 min walk
$438K median
- Assessor estimate
20,443 sq ft avg lots
- 20 homes
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Median home price in Whispering Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,975/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dog Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Est. Home Value
$438K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
20
Median Lot Size
0.35 ac
0.26 ac – 2.0 ac
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Excel Charter Academy
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Frequently asked about Whispering Woods
- What do homes cost in Whispering Woods?
- The median home value in Whispering Woods is about $438,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Whispering Woods?
- Whispering Woods is served by Excel Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Challenger Elementary (7/10).
- Is Whispering Woods walkable?
- Whispering Woods scores 4.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.