Neighborhood
Northstar
Yankee Hill, CA
Explore wildfire readiness across Northstar, Yankee Hill, CA. Based on 1,455 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 463 (ranging from 450 to 504). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northstar’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1,455 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
463
High Priority
Lowest score
450
Highest score
504
Homes scored
1,455
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,455100%
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 Northstar boundary — about 1,360 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.
Placer County Fire Department Station 31 / Northstar Fire Department
910 Northstar Drive
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Northstar, ranked by Cindera Score:
2625 MILL SITE RD
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
504
View property2755 CROSS CUT CT
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
503
View property15157 BOULDER PL
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
502
View property15153 BOULDER PL
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
502
View property15168 BOULDER PL
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
502
View property19510 GLADES CT
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
501
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Northstar — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Northstar?
Scored homes in Northstar, Yankee Hill, CA average 463 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,455 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Northstar?
Scored homes in Northstar range from 450 to 504 — a 54-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 1,455 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Northstar?
1,455 scored homes (100%) in Northstar 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 Northstar?
1 fire station sits inside the Northstar boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Placer County Fire Department Station 31 / Northstar Fire Department. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Northstar compare to other Yankee Hill neighborhoods?
Northstar averages 463 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: The Northside Condominiums averages 472 (9 points higher); The Northside Condominiums South averages 454 (9 points lower); Catamount Condominiums at Northstar averages 463 (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 High Priority average mean for Northstar?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Northstar 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 Northstar improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Yankee Hill, 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 1,455 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Northstar?
Among 1,455 scored homes in Northstar, Yankee Hill, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 1,455 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 463 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Yankee Hill with Cindera Score data.
The Northside Condominiums
Yankee Hill, CA · 0.6 mi away
Avg score
472
Scored homes
125
The Northside Condominiums South
Yankee Hill, CA · 0.6 mi away
Avg score
454
Scored homes
85
Catamount Condominiums at Northstar
Yankee Hill, CA · 0.7 mi away
Avg score
463
Scored homes
294