Neighborhood
Lakemont Highlands
Bellevue · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Lakemont Highlands, Bellevue, WA. Based on 181 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 594 (ranging from 515 to 619). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Lakemont Highlands’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 181 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
594
Needs Attention
Lowest score
515
Highest score
619
Homes scored
181
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
3922%
Needs Attention580–669
14278%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Lakemont Highlands boundary — about 181 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
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Lakemont Highlands, ranked by Cindera Score:
5483 159TH PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
619
View property15862 SE 62ND ST
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
619
View property15829 SE 56TH PL
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
618
View property5752 159TH PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
618
View property5715 159TH PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
618
View property5716 159TH PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
618
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Lakemont Highlands — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Lakemont Highlands?
Scored homes in Lakemont Highlands, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 594 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 181 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Lakemont Highlands?
Scored homes in Lakemont Highlands range from 515 to 619 — a 104-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 181 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Lakemont Highlands?
142 scored homes (78%) in Lakemont Highlands fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Lakemont Highlands?
1 fire station sits inside the Lakemont Highlands 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 Lakemont Highlands compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?
Lakemont Highlands averages 594 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Satomi averages 616 (22 points higher); Eastgate-Cougar Mountain averages 556 (38 points lower); The Summit averages 617 (23 points higher). 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 Lakemont Highlands?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Lakemont Highlands 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 Lakemont Highlands 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 142 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Lakemont Highlands?
Among 181 scored homes in Lakemont Highlands, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 142 homes (78%); High Priority: 39 homes (22%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 594 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Bellevue with Cindera Score data.