Neighborhood
Alta Vista
South San Francisco · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Alta Vista, South San Francisco, CA. Based on 28 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 597 (ranging from 597 to 597). 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 28 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
597
Needs Attention
Lowest score
597
Highest score
597
Homes scored
28
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
28100%
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:
312 DENARDI WAY
S SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
597
View property307 ALPINE CT
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
597
View property313 ALPINE CT
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
597
View property424 DIANNE CT
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
597
View property319 ALPINE CT
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
597
View property425 DIANNE CT
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
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, South San Francisco, 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 28 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Alta Vista?
Scored homes in Alta Vista range from 597 to 597 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 28 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Alta Vista?
28 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 South San Francisco neighborhoods?
Alta Vista averages 597 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Avalon Park averages 597 (about the same); Brentwood averages 597 (about the same); Avalon Pines averages 598 (1 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 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 South San Francisco, 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 28 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Alta Vista?
Among 28 scored homes in Alta Vista, South San Francisco, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 28 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 597 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in South San Francisco with Cindera Score data.