Neighborhood
Montilla
Irvine · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Montilla, Irvine, CA. Based on 25 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 568 (ranging from 548 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Montilla’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 25 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
568
High Priority
Lowest score
548
Highest score
597
Homes scored
25
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1560%
Needs Attention580–669
1040%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Montilla, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Montilla — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Montilla?
Scored homes in Montilla, Irvine, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 568 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 25 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Montilla?
Scored homes in Montilla range from 548 to 597 — a 49-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 25 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Montilla?
15 scored homes (60%) in Montilla fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Montilla?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Montilla boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Montilla compare to other Irvine neighborhoods?
Montilla averages 568 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Sonoma Apartments averages 597 (29 points higher); Cypress averages 597 (29 points higher); Cobblestone averages 597 (29 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 Montilla?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Montilla 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 Montilla improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Irvine, 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 15 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Montilla?
Among 25 scored homes in Montilla, Irvine, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 10 homes (40%); High Priority: 15 homes (60%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 568 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Irvine with Cindera Score data.