Neighborhood

Downtown Tahoe City

Sunnyside-Tahoe City · Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV--CA, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Downtown Tahoe City, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA. Based on 18 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 467 (ranging from 456 to 503). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Downtown Tahoe City’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 18 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

467

High Priority

Lowest score

456

Highest score

503

Homes scored

18

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

18100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Downtown Tahoe City boundary — about 17 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • North Tahoe Fire Protection District Station 51

    222 Fairway Drive

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Downtown Tahoe City — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Downtown Tahoe City?

Scored homes in Downtown Tahoe City, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA (Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV--CA metro) average 467 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 18 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Downtown Tahoe City?

Scored homes in Downtown Tahoe City range from 456 to 503 — a 47-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 18 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Downtown Tahoe City?

18 scored homes (100%) in Downtown Tahoe City fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Downtown Tahoe City?

1 fire station sits inside the Downtown Tahoe City boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include North Tahoe Fire Protection District Station 51. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Downtown Tahoe City compare to other Sunnyside-Tahoe City neighborhoods?

Downtown Tahoe City averages 467 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Tahoe Marina Lodge averages 465 (2 points lower); Bunker Trail averages 463 (4 points lower); Tavern Shores averages 461 (6 points lower). 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 Downtown Tahoe City?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Downtown Tahoe City 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 Downtown Tahoe City improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, 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 18 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Downtown Tahoe City?

Among 18 scored homes in Downtown Tahoe City, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 18 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 467 neighborhood average.