Neighborhood
Ambaum Place
Burien · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Ambaum Place, Burien, WA. Based on 18 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 520 (ranging from 515 to 611). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Ambaum Place’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 18 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
520
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
611
Homes scored
18
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1794%
Needs Attention580–669
16%
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 Ambaum Place, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Ambaum Place — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Ambaum Place?
Scored homes in Ambaum Place, Burien, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 520 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 18 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Ambaum Place?
Scored homes in Ambaum Place range from 515 to 611 — a 96-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 18 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Ambaum Place?
17 scored homes (94%) in Ambaum Place 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 Ambaum Place?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Ambaum Place boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Ambaum Place compare to other Burien neighborhoods?
Ambaum Place averages 520 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Parks Ambaum Villa averages 515 (5 points lower); Maybrook Park averages 515 (5 points lower); Ambaum Manor averages 515 (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 High Priority average mean for Ambaum Place?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Ambaum Place 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 Ambaum Place 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 17 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Ambaum Place?
Among 18 scored homes in Ambaum Place, Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (6%); High Priority: 17 homes (94%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 520 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Burien with Cindera Score data.