Neighborhood

San Carlos North

Irvine · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across San Carlos North, Irvine, CA. Based on 11 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 525 (ranging from 525 to 525). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put San Carlos North’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 11 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

525

High Priority

Lowest score

525

Highest score

525

Homes scored

11

Score distribution

Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.

High Priority300–579

11100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

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.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for San Carlos North — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in San Carlos North?

Scored homes in San Carlos North, Irvine, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 525 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 11 home scores.

How much do scores vary within San Carlos North?

Scored homes in San Carlos North range from 525 to 525 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 11 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in San Carlos North?

11 scored homes (100%) in San Carlos North 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 San Carlos North?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the San Carlos North boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does San Carlos North compare to other Irvine neighborhoods?

San Carlos North averages 525 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Decada averages 538 (13 points higher); Bougainvillea averages 603 (78 points higher); San Carlos South averages 574 (49 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 San Carlos North?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in San Carlos North 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 San Carlos North 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 11 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for San Carlos North?

Among 11 scored homes in San Carlos North, Irvine, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 11 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 525 neighborhood average.