Neighborhood
Hillsford
Lake Forest · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Hillsford, Lake Forest, CA. Based on 26 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hillsford’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 26 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
26
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
26100%
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 Hillsford, ranked by Cindera Score:
26221 HILLSFORD
LAKE FOREST, CA 92830
597
View property26105 HILLSFORD PL
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
597
View property26154 HILLSFORD PL
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
597
View property26181 HILLSFORD PL
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
597
View property26257 HILLSFORD PL
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
597
View property26258 HILLSFORD PL
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hillsford — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hillsford?
Scored homes in Hillsford, Lake Forest, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 26 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hillsford?
Scored homes in Hillsford 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 26 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hillsford?
26 scored homes (100%) in Hillsford fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Hillsford?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Hillsford boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Hillsford compare to other Lake Forest neighborhoods?
Hillsford averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Grandview Crest averages 597 (about the same); White Oak averages 597 (about the same); Bench Mark Villas averages 597 (about the same). 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 Hillsford?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Hillsford 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 Hillsford improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Lake Forest, 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 26 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hillsford?
Among 26 scored homes in Hillsford, Lake Forest, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 26 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Lake Forest with Cindera Score data.