Neighborhood

Sellwood-Moreland

Portland · Portland, OR

Explore wildfire readiness across Sellwood-Moreland, Portland, OR. Based on 4,136 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 490 (ranging from 490 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sellwood-Moreland’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 4,136 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

490

High Priority

Lowest score

490

Highest score

621

Homes scored

4,136

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

4,126100%

Needs Attention580–669

100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Sellwood-Moreland boundary — about 4,133 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.5 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Portland Fire and Rescue Station 20 Sellwood - Moreland

    2235 Southeast Bybee Boulevard

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sellwood-Moreland — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sellwood-Moreland?

Scored homes in Sellwood-Moreland, Portland, OR (Portland, OR metro) average 490 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 4,136 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sellwood-Moreland?

Scored homes in Sellwood-Moreland range from 490 to 621 — a 131-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 4,136 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sellwood-Moreland?

4,126 scored homes (100%) in Sellwood-Moreland 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 Sellwood-Moreland?

1 fire station sits inside the Sellwood-Moreland boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Portland Fire and Rescue Station 20 Sellwood - Moreland. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Sellwood-Moreland compare to other Portland neighborhoods?

Sellwood-Moreland averages 490 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Eastmoreland averages 493 (3 points higher); Reed averages 491 (1 points higher); Brooklyn averages 490 (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 Sellwood-Moreland?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sellwood-Moreland 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 Sellwood-Moreland improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Portland, OR 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 4,126 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sellwood-Moreland?

Among 4,136 scored homes in Sellwood-Moreland, Portland, OR, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 10 homes (0%); High Priority: 4,126 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 490 neighborhood average.