Neighborhood

West Summit

Bellevue · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across West Summit, Bellevue, WA. Based on 41 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 618 (ranging from 610 to 620). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put West Summit’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 41 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

618

Needs Attention

Lowest score

610

Highest score

620

Homes scored

41

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

41100%

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 West Summit — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in West Summit?

Scored homes in West Summit, Bellevue, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 618 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 41 home scores.

How much do scores vary within West Summit?

Scored homes in West Summit range from 610 to 620 — a 10-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 41 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in West Summit?

41 scored homes (100%) in West Summit 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 West Summit?

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

How does West Summit compare to other Bellevue neighborhoods?

West Summit averages 618 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: The Summit averages 617 (1 points lower); Saddleback averages 618 (about the same); Forest Glen averages 613 (5 points lower). 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 West Summit?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means West Summit 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 West Summit 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 41 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for West Summit?

Among 41 scored homes in West Summit, Bellevue, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 41 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 618 neighborhood average.