996 Joyce Road, Lake Wales
Welcome home to Whispering Ridge in Lake Wales! This neighborhood was constructed by D.R. Horton in 2017-2018. It's tucked just off of Highway 60 in Lake Wales for easy access to shopping and medical facilities. It's on the smaller side with just under 250 single family homes. Lot sizes for the neighborhood are all just under 1/4 acre.
The students calling Whispering Ridge home are currently zoned for the following schools. Spook Hill Elementary, McLaughlin Middle, and Bartow High schools. These should be verified using the Polk School Board Website.
This neighborhood as of the 12/16/2016 FEMA flood maps is in flood zone X, meaning you are not required to have flood insurance. Check out our blog post about Flood Codes for more info.
Whispering Ridge residents do have their own neighborhood Facebook group to stay up to date on what is going on in the neighborhood. There is an HOA and its currently (2023) $50/month.
Whispering Ridge has two entrances, one on 9th Street South and the other on 11th Street South.