Neighborhood
Alder Manor
San Carlos · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Alder Manor, San Carlos, CA. Based on 1,178 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 514 (ranging from 466 to 607). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Alder Manor’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1,178 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
514
High Priority
Lowest score
466
Highest score
607
Homes scored
1,178
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
80068%
Needs Attention580–669
37832%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Alder Manor boundary — about 1,061 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.7 mi from the neighborhood center.
San Carlos Fire Department Station 16
1280 Alameda de las Pulgas
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Alder Manor, ranked by Cindera Score:
15 KRISTA LN
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
607
View property2525 EATON AVE
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
607
View property2540 HOWARD AVE
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
605
View property21 LAMSHIN LN
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
605
View property219 FRANCES LN
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
605
View property2534 HOWARD AVE
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
605
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Alder Manor — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Alder Manor?
Scored homes in Alder Manor, San Carlos, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 514 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,178 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Alder Manor?
Scored homes in Alder Manor range from 466 to 607 — a 141-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,178 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Alder Manor?
800 scored homes (68%) in Alder Manor fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Alder Manor?
1 fire station sits inside the Alder Manor boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include San Carlos Fire Department Station 16. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Alder Manor compare to other San Carlos neighborhoods?
Alder Manor averages 514 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Eaton Estates averages 475 (39 points lower); Sherwood Court averages 473 (41 points lower); Acacia Knolls averages 473 (41 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 Alder Manor?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Alder Manor 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 Alder Manor improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in San Carlos, 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 800 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Alder Manor?
Among 1,178 scored homes in Alder Manor, San Carlos, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 378 homes (32%); High Priority: 800 homes (68%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 514 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in San Carlos with Cindera Score data.