Neighborhood

Newport

Bellevue · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Newport, Bellevue, WA. Based on 162 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 551 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Newport’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 162 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

551

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

162

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

10665%

Needs Attention580–669

5635%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

1 fire station sits directly inside the Newport boundary — about 162 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 1.2 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Bellevue Fire Department Station 9

    12412 Newcastle Way

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Newport?

Scored homes in Newport, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 551 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 162 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Newport?

Scored homes in Newport 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 162 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Newport?

106 scored homes (65%) in Newport 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 Newport?

1 fire station sits inside the Newport boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Bellevue Fire Department Station 9. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

How does Newport compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?

Newport averages 551 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Newport Park averages 617 (66 points higher); Lake Heights averages 557 (6 points higher); Lakehurst averages 545 (6 points lower). 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 Newport?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Newport 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 Newport 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 106 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Newport?

Among 162 scored homes in Newport, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 56 homes (35%); High Priority: 106 homes (65%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 551 neighborhood average.