Neighborhood

Serene Lakes

Yankee Hill, CA

Explore wildfire readiness across Serene Lakes, Yankee Hill, CA. Based on 832 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 476 (ranging from 453 to 505). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Serene Lakes’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 832 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

476

High Priority

Lowest score

453

Highest score

505

Homes scored

832

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

832100%

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 Serene Lakes boundary — about 832 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.4 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Truckee Fire District Station 98 - Serene Lakes

    7300 Short Road

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Serene Lakes — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Serene Lakes?

Scored homes in Serene Lakes, Yankee Hill, CA average 476 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 832 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Serene Lakes?

Scored homes in Serene Lakes range from 453 to 505 — a 52-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 832 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Serene Lakes?

832 scored homes (100%) in Serene Lakes 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 Serene Lakes?

1 fire station sits inside the Serene Lakes boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Truckee Fire District Station 98 - Serene Lakes. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Serene Lakes compare to other Yankee Hill neighborhoods?

Serene Lakes averages 476 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Mt Judah Condominiums averages 474 (2 points lower); Martiswoods Estates averages 470 (6 points lower); Timilick Tahoe averages 492 (16 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 Serene Lakes?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Serene Lakes 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 Serene Lakes 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 832 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Serene Lakes?

Among 832 scored homes in Serene Lakes, Yankee Hill, CA, tier counts are: High Priority: 832 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 476 neighborhood average.