Montecido

Scored homes in Montecido, Lake Forest, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 458 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 77 home scores.

Scored homes in Montecido range from 455 to 460 — a 5-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 77 scored properties.

77 scored homes (100%) in Montecido fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

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

Montecido averages 458 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Portola Hills averages 455 (3 points lower); Canyon Rim Townhomes averages 455 (3 points lower); Canyon View Condominiums averages 455 (3 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Montecido 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.

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 77 homes in the High Priority tier here.

Among 77 scored homes in Montecido, Lake Forest, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 77 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 458 neighborhood average.