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
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
+1 more
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Tokyo Grill & Sushi
+1 more
Dog Park
+1 more
Stanaback Park Playground
Lake Eastbrook
Unnamed beach
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Blue's Gym
44th/Walnut Hills (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kentwood Library
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Whispering Woods 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.
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Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.
Services for Kentwood · Source: kentwood.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Whispering Woods 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(29)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Horrocks Market
Grocery Store
Asian Delight Marketplace
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Wasabi
Restaurant
The Candied Yam Delightful Southern Cuisine (44th Street)
Restaurant
Tasty Gyro & Coney Island
Restaurant
Village Inn
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(24)
+21 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
School
School
Alexander Hamilton School
School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Blue's Gym
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
EV Charging
EV Charging
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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.