Neighborhood

Alderwood Acres

Burien · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Alderwood Acres, Burien, WA. Based on 88 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 521 (ranging from 515 to 613). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Alderwood Acres’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 88 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

521

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

613

Homes scored

88

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

8394%

Needs Attention580–669

56%

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 Alderwood Acres — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Alderwood Acres?

Scored homes in Alderwood Acres, Burien, 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 88 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Alderwood Acres?

Scored homes in Alderwood Acres range from 515 to 613 — a 98-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 88 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Alderwood Acres?

83 scored homes (94%) in Alderwood Acres 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 Alderwood Acres?

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

How does Alderwood Acres compare to other Burien neighborhoods?

Alderwood Acres averages 521 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Glenview Terrace averages 515 (6 points lower); Kennedy Vista averages 515 (6 points lower); Nestle Nook Park averages 515 (6 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 Alderwood Acres?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Alderwood Acres 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 Alderwood Acres improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Burien, 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 83 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Alderwood Acres?

Among 88 scored homes in Alderwood Acres, Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 5 homes (6%); High Priority: 83 homes (94%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 521 neighborhood average.