Neighborhood
Vista Verde
Portola Valley · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Vista Verde, Portola Valley, CA. Based on 117 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 522 (ranging from 519 to 526). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Vista Verde’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 117 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
522
High Priority
Lowest score
519
Highest score
526
Homes scored
117
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
117100%
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.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Vista Verde, ranked by Cindera Score:
170 VISTA VERDE WAY
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028
526
View property170 VISTA VERDE WAY
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028
526
View property7 VISTA VERDE WAY
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028
525
View property55 VISTA VERDE WAY
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028
525
View property10 JOAQUIN RD
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028
525
View property10 CIERVOS RD
PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028
525
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Vista Verde — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Vista Verde?
Scored homes in Vista Verde, Portola Valley, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 522 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 117 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Vista Verde?
Scored homes in Vista Verde range from 519 to 526 — a 7-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 117 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Vista Verde?
117 scored homes (100%) in Vista Verde 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 Vista Verde?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Vista Verde boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Vista Verde compare to other Portola Valley neighborhoods?
Vista Verde averages 522 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Blue Oaks averages 524 (2 points higher); Portola Glen Estates averages 524 (2 points higher); Portola Valley Ranch averages 524 (2 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 Vista Verde?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Vista Verde 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 Vista Verde improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Portola Valley, 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 117 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Vista Verde?
Among 117 scored homes in Vista Verde, Portola Valley, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 117 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 522 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Portola Valley with Cindera Score data.