Neighborhood

Northtowne

Bellevue · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Northtowne, Bellevue, WA. Based on 499 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 521 (ranging from 515 to 619). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Northtowne’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 499 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

521

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

619

Homes scored

499

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

47094%

Needs Attention580–669

296%

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is the average Cindera Score in Northtowne?

Scored homes in Northtowne, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 521 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 499 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Northtowne?

Scored homes in Northtowne 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 499 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Northtowne?

470 scored homes (94%) in Northtowne fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside Northtowne?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Northtowne boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does Northtowne compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?

Northtowne averages 521 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Spring Creek averages 534 (13 points higher); Woodmere averages 515 (6 points lower); Northwest Bellevue averages 518 (3 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 Northtowne?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Northtowne 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 Northtowne 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 470 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Northtowne?

Among 499 scored homes in Northtowne, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 29 homes (6%); High Priority: 470 homes (94%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 521 neighborhood average.