Neighborhood
Sky Mountain
Bellevue · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sky Mountain, Bellevue, WA. Based on 191 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 573 (ranging from 515 to 620). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sky Mountain’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 191 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
573
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
620
Homes scored
191
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
7941%
Needs Attention580–669
11259%
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 Sky Mountain, ranked by Cindera Score:
4992 173RD PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
620
View property4968 173RD PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
620
View property4965 173RD PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
620
View property4951 173RD PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
619
View property4934 173RD PL SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
619
View property17535 SE 47TH ST
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
619
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sky Mountain — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sky Mountain?
Scored homes in Sky Mountain, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 573 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 191 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Sky Mountain?
Scored homes in Sky Mountain range from 515 to 620 — a 105-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 191 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Sky Mountain?
112 scored homes (59%) in Sky Mountain 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 Sky Mountain?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Sky Mountain boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Sky Mountain compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?
Sky Mountain averages 573 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Vuemont averages 522 (51 points lower); Vuemont South averages 574 (1 points higher); Lakemont averages 612 (39 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 Sky Mountain?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sky 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 Sky 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 112 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sky Mountain?
Among 191 scored homes in Sky Mountain, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 112 homes (59%); High Priority: 79 homes (41%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 573 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Bellevue with Cindera Score data.