Neighborhood

Sunnybrae

San Mateo · San Francisco, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sunnybrae, San Mateo, CA. Based on 1,133 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 612). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sunnybrae’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 1,133 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

597

Needs Attention

Lowest score

597

Highest score

612

Homes scored

1,133

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

1,133100%

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 Sunnybrae — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sunnybrae?

Scored homes in Sunnybrae, San Mateo, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 597 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 1,133 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sunnybrae?

Scored homes in Sunnybrae range from 597 to 612 — a 15-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,133 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sunnybrae?

1,133 scored homes (100%) in Sunnybrae 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 Sunnybrae?

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

How does Sunnybrae compare to other San Mateo neighborhoods?

Sunnybrae averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hayward Park averages 597 (about the same); 19th Avenue Park averages 597 (about the same); Glazenwood averages 597 (about the same). 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 Sunnybrae?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Sunnybrae 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 Sunnybrae 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 1,133 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sunnybrae?

Among 1,133 scored homes in Sunnybrae, San Mateo, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1,133 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.