Whispering Woods
$1,269,085
Average Value
Multi-million dollar estates with plenty of land
In the Whispering Woods subdivision, from which the community gets its name, large ranch-style houses built in the 1980s line the neighborhood's central lake. These homes are built on an acre or less, many with lakefront views, and priced between $1 million and $1.7 million. Ungated communities, particularly those off Godfrey Road, have no HOAs, and residents are free to own horses and businesses. “About 40% of properties have horses in the area," says Melanie Schwartz, a Realtor with LoKation Real Estate, who loves horses and used to work in the neighborhood taking care of a resident’s horse. "There used to be more horse farms, but in recent decades, owners have opted to use their land to build luxury homes.” Properties with horse barns and pastures for riding often have their original ranch-style homes, now renovated and updated, while luxury homes, such as a spectacular English Tudor Castle estate in one listing, appeal to homebuyers looking for the wow factor. “My son and I used to marvel at the homes on Godfrey Road,” says Maria Montalbano, the listing agent on the Tudor house and a global advisor and top producer at One Sotheby’s International Realty. “Now I have buyers from Dubai and Switzerland purchasing homes here, sometimes sight unseen. Homes with this amount of land are highly sought after in Florida.” Many of these ungated single-family properties are 2 to 8 acres and list for as much as $2.5 million. Enclaves of more modest homes on smaller lots are available in the Hidden Hammock Estates community and priced between $650,000 and $850,000.Access to top rated schools in Coral Springs
The schools that serve Whispering Woods are as attractive to buyers as the neighborhood itself. Park Springs Elementary received an A-minus from Niche and an 8 out of 10 from GreatSchools. Students there can choose from several special programs that promote positive self-image and intellectual growth, such civic engagement and STEM/computer science. Forest Glen Middle scored a B from Niche and offers the middle school version of the Cambridge Program, which helps students qualify for the Florida Bright Futures scholarship upon graduation from high school. Also scoring a B is Coral Springs High. Charter and private school options exist also, such as Imagine Charter and Middle School at Broward (K-8). From studio art and graphic design to law studies and robotics, students can choose from more than 20 subjects that pair with the school's special programs in the arts and sciences.Whispering woods park
For a daytime excursion with family or friends, residents frequent Whispering Woods Park. Here, locals enjoy hiking the trails and eating under the picnic pavilions. There is also a red lichen sanctuary, which is a dense hammock of trees that bear red moss-like coloring on their trunks and branches. Horseback riding is a routine occurrence in Whispering Woods. Greenways along the canals and roadways allow riders to reach the Parkland Equestrian Center at Temple Park, a common destination. The center offers a large open space and two equestrian rings for horseback riding — the only park in the area that allows locals to bring their own horse. The center is also used by the Parkland Horseman’s Association for shows and events, and the open space is the site for the Parkland Farmers Market, which features fresh produce from November to April.Convenient location
“In other horse communities, you have to drive 30 minutes to get anywhere,” Shwartz says. “Whispering Woods is perfect for horse lovers who want all the conveniences close at hand." There’s a Publix along Wiles Road, which is also home to several retailers and restaurants, such as La Union Mexican Bakery. This restaurant serves traditional Mexican food like quesadillas and tacos. Off University Drive, there is a Regal Magnolia Place cinema and a Target. 20 miles down the Sawgrass Expressway will take residents to the Sawgrass Mills Mall, the largest outlet and value retail center in the United States, with more than 350 stores.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joe Lanser
Joe Lanser
RE/MAX Direct
(754) 354-6979
73 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Woods
$1,075,000 Price
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Carlos Caicedo
Carlos Caicedo
RE/MAX Direct
(954) 738-3004
98 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Woods
$535,000 Price
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Jason & Randi Fox
Jason & Randi Fox
Compass Florida, LLC
(754) 666-8866
131 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Woods
$650,000 Price
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Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Consultants
(754) 203-9653
121 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Woods
$1,450,000 Price
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Elijah Teixeira
Elijah Teixeira
Responds QuicklyTrue Oak Realty
(954) 569-2126
18 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Woods
$765,000 Price
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Elizabeth Berger
Elizabeth Berger
Responds QuicklyBerger Realty Group Inc
(877) 606-5137
36 Total Sales
1 in Whispering Woods
$1,179,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Whispering Woods Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Fern Glen Park
Volunteer Park
Paul Barre Memorial Park
- Boating
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Pride Promoters Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Jaycee Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Whispering Woods | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
356
Median Year Built
1990
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,715
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,995
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,093
Median Age
42
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$136,574
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,558
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
49.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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