Neighborhood
Paradise Valley
South San Francisco · San Francisco, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA. Based on 541 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 577 (ranging from 541 to 607). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Paradise Valley’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 541 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
577
High Priority
Lowest score
541
Highest score
607
Homes scored
541
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
19837%
Needs Attention580–669
34363%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Paradise Valley boundary — about 417 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.
South San Francisco Fire Department Station 65
1151 South San Francisco Drive
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Paradise Valley, ranked by Cindera Score:
985 LINDEN AVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
607
View property983 LINDEN AVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
605
View property915 AIRPORT BLVD
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
605
View property935 AIRPORT BLVD
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
603
View property107 PECKS LN
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
603
View property244 HILLSIDE BLVD
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
602
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Paradise Valley — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Paradise Valley?
Scored homes in Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA (San Francisco, CA metro) average 577 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 541 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Paradise Valley?
Scored homes in Paradise Valley range from 541 to 607 — a 66-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 541 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Paradise Valley?
343 scored homes (63%) in Paradise Valley fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Paradise Valley?
1 fire station sits inside the Paradise Valley boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include South San Francisco Fire Department Station 65. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Paradise Valley compare to other South San Francisco neighborhoods?
Paradise Valley averages 577 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Terrabay Woods East Woods West averages 548 (29 points lower); Sterling Terrace averages 600 (23 points higher); Hillside Terrace averages 587 (10 points higher). 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 Paradise Valley?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley 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 343 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Paradise Valley?
Among 541 scored homes in Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 343 homes (63%); High Priority: 198 homes (37%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 577 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in South San Francisco with Cindera Score data.
Terrabay Woods East Woods West
South San Francisco, CA · 0.2 mi away
Avg score
548
Scored homes
135
Sterling Terrace
South San Francisco, CA · 0.2 mi away
Avg score
600
Scored homes
540
Hillside Terrace
South San Francisco, CA · 0.3 mi away
Avg score
587
Scored homes
76