Neighborhood
Hill Top
Bellevue · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Hill Top, Bellevue, WA. Based on 153 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 619 (ranging from 615 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hill Top’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 153 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
619
Needs Attention
Lowest score
615
Highest score
621
Homes scored
153
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
153100%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Hill Top, ranked by Cindera Score:
5215 146TH AVE SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
621
View property5337 146TH AVE SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
621
View property5315 148TH AVE SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
621
View property5234 146TH AVE SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
621
View property14809 SE 54TH ST
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
621
View property5440 148TH AVE SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
621
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hill Top — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hill Top?
Scored homes in Hill Top, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 619 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 153 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hill Top?
Scored homes in Hill Top range from 615 to 621 — a 6-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 153 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hill Top?
153 scored homes (100%) in Hill Top fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Hill Top?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Hill Top boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Hill Top compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?
Hill Top averages 619 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Saddleback averages 618 (1 points lower); Eaglesmere averages 597 (22 points lower); Forest Park Meadow averages 617 (2 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a Needs Attention average mean for Hill Top?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Hill Top is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.
How can homeowners in Hill Top 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 153 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hill Top?
Among 153 scored homes in Hill Top, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 153 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 619 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Bellevue with Cindera Score data.