Neighborhood

Eastgate-Cougar Mountain

Bellevue · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Eastgate-Cougar Mountain, Bellevue, WA. Based on 314 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 556 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Eastgate-Cougar Mountain’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 314 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

556

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

314

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

18459%

Needs Attention580–669

13041%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Eastgate-Cougar Mountain boundary — about 314 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Bellevue Fire Department Station 8

    5701 Lakemont Boulevard Southeast

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Eastgate-Cougar Mountain?

Scored homes in Eastgate-Cougar Mountain, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 556 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 314 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Eastgate-Cougar Mountain?

Scored homes in Eastgate-Cougar Mountain range from 515 to 621 — a 106-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 314 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Eastgate-Cougar Mountain?

184 scored homes (59%) in Eastgate-Cougar Mountain 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 Eastgate-Cougar Mountain?

1 fire station sits inside the Eastgate-Cougar Mountain boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Bellevue Fire Department Station 8. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Eastgate-Cougar Mountain compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?

Eastgate-Cougar Mountain averages 556 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Satomi averages 616 (60 points higher); Lakemont Highlands averages 594 (38 points higher); Vuemont Meadows averages 616 (60 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 Eastgate-Cougar Mountain?

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

High-impact steps in Bellevue, WA 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 184 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Eastgate-Cougar Mountain?

Among 314 scored homes in Eastgate-Cougar Mountain, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 130 homes (41%); High Priority: 184 homes (59%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 556 neighborhood average.