Neighborhood
Alta Vista
San Carlos · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Alta Vista, San Carlos, CA. Based on 15 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 600 (ranging from 597 to 610). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Alta Vista’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 15 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
600
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
610
Homes scored
15
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
15100%
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 Alta Vista, ranked by Cindera Score:
151 HIGHLAND AVE
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
610
View property17 ALTA LN
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
610
View property10 SPRING VALLEY WAY
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
609
View property157 HIGHLAND AVE
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
597
View property145 HIGHLAND AVE
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
597
View property205 HIGHLAND AVE
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
597
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Alta Vista — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Alta Vista?
Scored homes in Alta Vista, San Carlos, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 600 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 15 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Alta Vista?
Scored homes in Alta Vista range from 597 to 610 — a 13-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 15 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Alta Vista?
15 scored homes (100%) in Alta Vista fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Alta Vista?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Alta Vista boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Alta Vista compare to other San Carlos neighborhoods?
Alta Vista averages 600 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Vista Del Rey averages 600 (about the same); Cordes averages 598 (2 points lower); Arundel averages 598 (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 Needs Attention average mean for Alta Vista?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Alta Vista is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.
How can homeowners in Alta Vista 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 15 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Alta Vista?
Among 15 scored homes in Alta Vista, San Carlos, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 15 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 600 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in San Carlos with Cindera Score data.