Neighborhood

Bella Ventana

Rancho Santa Margarita · Orange County, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Bella Ventana, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Based on 25 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 461 (ranging from 460 to 465). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Bella Ventana’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

461

High Priority

Lowest score

460

Highest score

465

Homes scored

25

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

25100%

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 Bella Ventana — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Bella Ventana?

Scored homes in Bella Ventana, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 461 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 Bella Ventana?

Scored homes in Bella Ventana range from 460 to 465 — a 5-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 Bella Ventana?

25 scored homes (100%) in Bella Ventana 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 Bella Ventana?

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

How does Bella Ventana compare to other Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhoods?

Bella Ventana averages 461 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Belterraza averages 464 (3 points higher); Tijeras Creek Villas averages 457 (4 points lower); Candelero averages 459 (2 points lower). 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 Bella Ventana?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Bella Ventana 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 Bella Ventana improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 25 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Bella Ventana?

Among 25 scored homes in Bella Ventana, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 25 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 461 neighborhood average.