Neighborhood
Sterling Downs
Belmont · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sterling Downs, Belmont, CA. Based on 558 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sterling Downs’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 558 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
558
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
558100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Sterling Downs boundary — about 553 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Station 14
911 Granada Street
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Sterling Downs, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sterling Downs — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sterling Downs?
Scored homes in Sterling Downs, Belmont, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 558 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Sterling Downs?
Scored homes in Sterling Downs range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 558 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Sterling Downs?
558 scored homes (100%) in Sterling Downs fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Sterling Downs?
1 fire station sits inside the Sterling Downs boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Station 14. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Sterling Downs compare to other Belmont neighborhoods?
Sterling Downs averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Oxford Downs averages 597 (about the same); Sterling Point averages 597 (about the same); Ross Woods averages 598 (1 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a Needs Attention average mean for Sterling Downs?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sterling Downs is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.
How can homeowners in Sterling Downs improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Belmont, CA include clearing combustible material from Zone 0 (within 5 feet of the structure), upgrading to ember-resistant vents, maintaining roof and gutter cleanliness, and documenting verified actions. Cindera turns these into a prioritized plan — especially valuable for the 558 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sterling Downs?
Among 558 scored homes in Sterling Downs, Belmont, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 558 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Belmont with Cindera Score data.