Neighborhood

Chestnut Highlands

Bothell · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Chestnut Highlands, Bothell, WA. Based on 56 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 607 (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 Chestnut Highlands’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 56 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

607

Needs Attention

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

56

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

713%

Needs Attention580–669

4988%

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 Chestnut Highlands — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Chestnut Highlands?

Scored homes in Chestnut Highlands, Bothell, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 607 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 56 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Chestnut Highlands?

Scored homes in Chestnut Highlands 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 56 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Chestnut Highlands?

49 scored homes (88%) in Chestnut Highlands 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 Chestnut Highlands?

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

How does Chestnut Highlands compare to other Bothell neighborhoods?

Chestnut Highlands averages 607 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Canyon Firs averages 616 (9 points higher); Chestnut Hills averages 619 (12 points higher); Chestnut Glen averages 541 (66 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 Chestnut Highlands?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Chestnut Highlands 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 Chestnut Highlands improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Bothell, 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 49 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Chestnut Highlands?

Among 56 scored homes in Chestnut Highlands, Bothell, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 49 homes (88%); High Priority: 7 homes (13%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 607 neighborhood average.