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Home/Neighborhoods/Shaffer Ave & 36th St Area/Whispering Woods
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Whispering Woods

Easy outdoor access

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $438K·Walkability 4.7/10·Schools 5.4/10

🏙️6 mito Downtown GR(~12 min drive)
🏞️34 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 8m drive)

Whispering Woods is an 11-acre subdivision where lots hover around half an acre—enough breathing room without the upkeep of sprawling acreage—. 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.

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Why people love it here

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 25 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
  • Dog Park Trail: 4 min walk
💰Home Values

$438K median

  • Assessor estimate
🏡Space & Property

20,443 sq ft avg lots

  • 20 homes
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Whispering Woods

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,975/mo

$
$87,640
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,27476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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

Expected Rent

$1,675/mo

$1,475 – $1,875 · estimated range

5.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 12 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 7/10

School District: Excel Charter Academy

7Challenger ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 341 students · 14:1 · 1.3 mi
7Bowen ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 365 students · 15:1 · 1.5 mi
7East Kentwood Freshman CampusSecondary · 09-09 · 743 students · 17:1 · 2.8 mi
7East Kentwood High SchoolHigh · 10-12 · 2,010 students · 19:1 · 2.9 mi
6Discovery ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 711 students · 19:1 · 2.3 mi
6Endeavor ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 544 students · 18:1 · 2.7 mi
5Crestwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 682 students · 16:1 · 0.5 mi
5Brookwood ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 349 students · 16:1 · 2.2 mi
5Glenwood ElementaryElementary · K-05 · 406 students · 16:1 · 3.0 mi
4Meadowlawn ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 378 students · 17:1 · 2.2 mi
3Valleywood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 514 students · 15:1 · 2.2 mi
3Pinewood Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 809 students · 19:1 · 2.6 mi

Walkability

4.7

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
5.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
5.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
8.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Family Fare

8 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Asian Delight Marketplace
8 minbike
Horrocks Market
8 minbike
Persian Nepali International Halal Market
6 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Little Caesars Pizza

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
WASABI
7 minbike
The Candied Yam Delightful Southern Cuisine (44th Street)
7 minbike
Tasty Gyro & Coney Island
8 minbike

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Scooter's Coffee

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 3 min drive
THEON BOBA TEA (MOMO HOUSE)
7 minbike
Cone City
5 mindrive
Tim Hortons
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Tokyo Grill & Sushi

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Karki Restaurant & Bar
8 minbike
JASON BAR & POOL
8 minbike
The Pump House
6 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Dog Park

5 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Stanaback Park
10 minwalk
Unnamed park
7 minbike
Oxford Park
9 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Stanaback Park Playground

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Unnamed playground
10 minwalk
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Eastbrook

9 mindrive
Whiskey Pond
9 mindrive
Reeds Lake
13 mindrive
Wood Lake
15 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
Swansea Drive Southeast
6 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Easy walk

Unnamed bike_path

4 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Dog Park Trail
4 minwalk
Stanaback Park Trail
4 minwalk
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Blue's Gym

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Planet Fitness
8 mindrive
The Other Body Shop
7 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short walk

44th/Walnut Hills (WB)

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Breton/Granite (NB)
14 minwalk
Breton/Granite (SB)
15 minwalk
Breton/43rd (NB)
6 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Zuah Pharmacy
6 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Kentwood Library

9 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
KDL Library - Kentwood
9 minbike
Hekman Library
10 mindrive
Seymour Library
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Bikeable

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 4 min drive
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
Celebration Cinema South
10 mindrive

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.

Kent County crime & safety stats →

Local Government · area-wide

City of Kentwood

616-698-9610Website

Source: kentwood.us · 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

~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Water

City of Kentwood Water & Sewer Division

After-hours emergencies 616-554-0751.

Sewer

City of Kentwood Water & Sewer Division

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Residents contract own refuse hauler; city ordinance governs container storage.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

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Natural Gasvaries by address

DTE Energy

Verify by address.

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Police

Kentwood Police Department

4742 Walma Ave SE.

Fire

Kentwood Fire Department

Career full-time department, 24/7 staffing.

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

0.5 mimap

Horrocks Market

Grocery Store

0.7 mimap

Asian Delight Marketplace

Grocery Store

0.7 mimap

+26 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(12)

Little Caesars Pizza

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

Wasabi

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

The Candied Yam Delightful Southern Cuisine (44th Street)

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

Tasty Gyro & Coney Island

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

Village Inn

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

+7 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(14)

Scooter's Coffee

Café

0.5 mimap

Theon Boba Tea (Momo House)

Café

0.7 mimap

Cone City

Café

1.3 mimap

+11 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(16)

Karki Restaurant & Bar

Bar

0.5 mimap

Jason Bar & Pool

Bar

0.6 mimap

Tokyo Grill & Sushi

Bar

0.6 mimap

+13 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(29)

Excel Charter Academy

School

0.4 mimap
Crestwood Middle School

School

0.6 mimap

Alexander Hamilton School

1.1 mimap
Challenger Elementary School

School

1.3 mimap
Bowen Elementary School

School

1.5 mimap

+24 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(4)

Blue's Gym

Fitness Center

1.3 mimap

Planet Fitness

Fitness Center

2.2 mimap

The Other Body Shop

Fitness Center

2.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(5)

Dog Park

0.2 mimap

Stanaback Park

0.4 mimap

Unnamed park

0.5 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(2)

Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area

Dog Park

2.1 mimap

Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park

Dog Park

4.8 mimap

🚴 Trails(5)

Dog Park Trail

Bike Path

0.1 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

0.2 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

0.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚌 Transit(30)

Breton/Granite (NB)

Transit Stop

0.3 mimap
Breton/Granite (SB)

Transit Stop

0.3 mimap
Breton/43rd (NB)

Transit Stop

0.4 mimap

+27 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(12)

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.4 mimap

Zuah Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1.4 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

2.2 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(2)

My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center

Childcare Center

1.0 mimap

Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center

Daycare

4.5 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(2)

Forest View Hospital

Hospital

4.3 mimap
Blodgett Hospital

Hospital

4.6 mimap

📚 Libraries(8)

KDL Library - Kentwood

1.1 mimap

Kentwood Library

1.1 mimap
Hekman Library
2.9 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

⚡ EV Charging(3)

Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging

3.2 mimap
Grand Rapids Supercharger

EV Charging

3.8 mimap

ChargePoint

EV Charging

3.8 mimap
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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.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 8/2/2026
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Median in Whispering Woods

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,975/mo

$
$87,640
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,27476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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