Whispering Pines, Grass Valley, CA

Whispering Pines — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Whispering Pines, Grass Valley, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Whispering Pines, Grass Valley (2026)

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Whispering Pines Neighborhood Overview

Whispering Pines is a neighborhood in Grass Valley, California, primarily within the 95945 ZIP code. The local housing market is characterized by a median home value of $474,100, with homes averaging 1,225 square feet in size. The market is classified in the Luxury tier, reflecting its positioning within the broader Grass Valley area. Recent mortgage origination data shows strong activity, with 601 total HMDA loan originations, the vast majority of which were conventional loans (518), followed by 62 FHA loans and 20 VA loans.

The neighborhood exhibits a mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 57.3% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 42.7%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,309 per month. The median household income for residents is $59,943, which provides context for the local affordability dynamics relative to the housing costs.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 9 neighborhoods in Grass Valley.

Whispering Pines Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$474K
Median Gross Rent$1K/mo
Median Household Income$60K
Homeownership Rate57.3%
Renter-Occupied42.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate3.0%
Market TypeSeller's
Market TierLuxury
Primary ZIP Code95945
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations601
VA Loan Originations20
VA Loan Share3.3%
Average VA Loan Amount$501K
Conventional Loan Originations518
FHA Loan Originations62

Top Real Estate Agents in Whispering Pines, Grass Valley

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

7 agents met the full merit gate for Whispering Pines, Grass Valley, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Alexandra Nicole Grant-Shoemaker Listed

Contact

Phone: (530) 545-2552

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.remax.com/real-estate-agents/ali-grant-shoemaker-big-bear-lake-ca/100107617

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Ali%20Grant%20Shoemaker

Why selected: Selected for her deep community roots and leadership as a California native and longtime mountain resident, which authentically informs her specialty. She demonstrates exceptional performance with a and hundreds of transactions.

Notable Achievements

Broker's License Achievement

12 Years Experience

5-Star Client Rating

Broker's License

Perfect 5-Star Rating

CSU San Bernardino Graduate

Client Satisfaction Record

12 Years Real Estate Experience

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Foreclosure, First Time Homebuyers, Rentals, Lake/Beach Property, Foreclosure Property, Vacation and Resorts, Mountain Properties, Mountain properties, Seasonal properties, Resort homes[4]

Cities Served

Big Bear Lake

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Gloria Lopez Listed

Contact

Phone: (909) 744-7131

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/glorialopezbbr

Why selected: Selected for her active community leadership as a Rotarian, organizing events for local seniors and youth. She combines this with over a decade of local real estate and banking experience, driven by strong relationship-building skills.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Steven G Mihaylo Big Bear High School Education Foundation[6]

Treasurer at California Council For Exceptional Children[6]

Verified Specialties

Senior Communities[4]

Cities Served

Big Bear Lake

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Genelle June Rich Listed

5.0 stars 50+ verified reviews License: 2054349 Keller Williams Easterby & Associates 8+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (951) 255-0171

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.genellerich.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/genellerich

Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community involvement in Big Bear Lake, supported by her professional expertise as a Buyer's and Listing Agent. She consistently delivers informed, client-focused service.

Verified Specialties

Staging[4]

Cities Served

Big Bear Lake

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amy Christine Kamphaus Listed

Contact

Phone: (909) 312-1750

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/amy0837

Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community involvement and leadership roles. She combines this with a and a meticulous, principle-driven approach to client service.

Notable Achievements

Perfect Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Detail-oriented service, First-time buyers, Investors, Transparent communication, Problem prevention[4]

Cities Served

Big Bear Lake

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Annette Marie Contreras Listed

4.9 stars 39+ verified reviews License: 1945568 RE/MAX - BigBearRealEstate.com 19+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (909) 547-7550

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.bigbearrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/BigBearRealEstate

Why selected: Selected for her of dedicated community service in resort real estate, combined with an. Her deep market expertise establishes her as a trusted advisor.

Notable Achievements

18 Years Real Estate Experience

4.9-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Investment Properties, Rentals, resort real estate, vacation properties, investment properties, residential sales, full-time residences[4]

Cities Served

Big Bear Lake

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Alicia Lynn Johnson Listed

Contact

Phone: (530) 559-4871

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://sierralifestyleteam.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alisa%20Johnson%20SLT

Why selected: Selected for her active community involvement with local schools and organizations. She combines a from with of expert market experience.

Community & Leadership

Collaborator at Local schools and educational institutions[6]

Notable Achievements

14+ years experience

5-star rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Rentals, Residential sales, Family relocation, Educational proximity consultation, Local market expertise, Transaction management[4]

Cities Served

Grass Valley

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Guadalupe Pickard Listed

Contact

Phone: (909) 228-6186

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://lupepickard.remax.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Lupe%20sells%20BigBear

Why selected: Selected for their deep commitment to the Big Bear Lake community as a lifelong resident and agent. This enduring local engagement is paired with extensive experience across residential, commercial, and land transactions.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Foreclosure, Lot/Land[4]

Cities Served

Big Bear Lake

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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