Neighborhood
Belterraza
Rancho Santa Margarita · Orange County, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Belterraza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Based on 12 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 464 (ranging from 464 to 464). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Belterraza’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 12 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
464
High Priority
Lowest score
464
Highest score
464
Homes scored
12
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
12100%
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 Belterraza, ranked by Cindera Score:
41 ENCANTADO CYN
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
464
View property47 ENCANTADO CYN
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
464
View property59 ENCANTADO CYN
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
464
View property65 ENCANTADO CYN
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
464
View property35 ENCANTADO CYN
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
464
View property31 ENCANTADO CYN
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
464
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Belterraza — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Belterraza?
Scored homes in Belterraza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Orange County, CA metro) average 464 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 12 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Belterraza?
Scored homes in Belterraza range from 464 to 464 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 12 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Belterraza?
12 scored homes (100%) in Belterraza 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 Belterraza?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Belterraza boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Belterraza compare to other Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhoods?
Belterraza averages 464 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Alicante averages 520 (56 points higher); Bella Ventana averages 461 (3 points lower); Candelero averages 459 (5 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 Belterraza?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Belterraza 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 Belterraza 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 12 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Belterraza?
Among 12 scored homes in Belterraza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 12 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 464 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with Cindera Score data.