Neighborhood

Ashwood Estates

San Mateo · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Ashwood Estates, San Mateo, CA. Based on 89 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 589 (ranging from 473 to 607). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Ashwood Estates’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 89 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

589

Needs Attention

Lowest score

473

Highest score

607

Homes scored

89

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

67%

Needs Attention580–669

8393%

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 Ashwood Estates — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Ashwood Estates?

Scored homes in Ashwood Estates, San Mateo, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 589 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 89 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Ashwood Estates?

Scored homes in Ashwood Estates range from 473 to 607 — a 134-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 89 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Ashwood Estates?

83 scored homes (93%) in Ashwood Estates 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 Ashwood Estates?

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

How does Ashwood Estates compare to other San Mateo neighborhoods?

Ashwood Estates averages 589 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Darren Heights averages 598 (9 points higher); Foothill Terrace averages 547 (42 points lower); Vernon Terrace averages 597 (8 points higher). 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 Ashwood Estates?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Ashwood Estates 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 Ashwood Estates improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in San Mateo, 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 83 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Ashwood Estates?

Among 89 scored homes in Ashwood Estates, San Mateo, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 83 homes (93%); High Priority: 6 homes (7%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 589 neighborhood average.