Neighborhood
Hillside
Brea, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Hillside, Brea, CA. Based on 8 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 467 (ranging from 467 to 467). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hillside’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 8 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
467
High Priority
Lowest score
467
Highest score
467
Homes scored
8
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
8100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Hillside boundary — about 1 unique scored location per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.8 mi from the neighborhood center.
Brea Fire Department Station 4
198 Olinda Place
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Hillside, ranked by Cindera Score:
155 OLINDA DR, APT 3
BREA, CA 92823
467
View property155 OLINDA DR, APT 5
BREA, CA 92823
467
View property155 OLINDA DR, APT 7
BREA, CA 92823
467
View property155 OLINDA DR, APT 1
BREA, CA 92823
467
View property155 OLINDA DR, APT 3
BREA, CA 92823
467
View property155 OLINDA DR, APT 4
BREA, CA 92823
467
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hillside — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hillside?
Scored homes in Hillside, Brea, CA average 467 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 8 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hillside?
Scored homes in Hillside range from 467 to 467 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 8 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hillside?
8 scored homes (100%) in Hillside fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Hillside?
1 fire station sits inside the Hillside boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Brea Fire Department Station 4. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Hillside compare to other Brea neighborhoods?
Hillside averages 467 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Birch Hills averages 610 (143 points higher); Tomlinson Park averages 609 (142 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a High Priority average mean for Hillside?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Hillside still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.
How can homeowners in Hillside improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Brea, 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 8 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hillside?
Among 8 scored homes in Hillside, Brea, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 8 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 467 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Brea with Cindera Score data.