Neighborhood

Sunset

Bellevue · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sunset, Bellevue, WA. Based on 488 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 516 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sunset’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 488 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

516

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

488

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

48199%

Needs Attention580–669

71%

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 Sunset — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sunset?

Scored homes in Sunset, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 516 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 488 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sunset?

Scored homes in Sunset 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 488 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sunset?

481 scored homes (99%) in Sunset 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 Sunset?

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

How does Sunset compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?

Sunset averages 516 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Madrona Park averages 515 (1 points lower); Sunset Ranch averages 515 (1 points lower); Saratoga averages 515 (1 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 Sunset?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sunset 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 Sunset 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 481 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sunset?

Among 488 scored homes in Sunset, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 7 homes (1%); High Priority: 481 homes (99%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 516 neighborhood average.