Neighborhood
Gregory Heights East
Burien · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Gregory Heights East, Burien, WA. Based on 30 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 555 (ranging from 515 to 615). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Gregory Heights East’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 30 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
555
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
615
Homes scored
30
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1860%
Needs Attention580–669
1240%
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 Gregory Heights East, ranked by Cindera Score:
1969 SW HILLCREST RD
BURIEN, WA 98166
615
View property1977 SW HILLCREST RD
BURIEN, WA 98166
615
View property1935 SW HILLCREST RD
BURIEN, WA 98166
614
View property17204 HILLCREST TER SW
BURIEN, WA 98166
614
View property17215 HILLCREST TER SW
BURIEN, WA 98166
614
View property1972 SW 172ND ST
BURIEN, WA 98166
614
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Gregory Heights East — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Gregory Heights East?
Scored homes in Gregory Heights East, Burien, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 555 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 30 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Gregory Heights East?
Scored homes in Gregory Heights East range from 515 to 615 — a 100-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 30 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Gregory Heights East?
18 scored homes (60%) in Gregory Heights East 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 Gregory Heights East?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Gregory Heights East boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Gregory Heights East compare to other Burien neighborhoods?
Gregory Heights East averages 555 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: The Bluffs averages 515 (40 points lower); Crescent Beach averages 532 (23 points lower); Normandy Park Highlands averages 515 (40 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 Gregory Heights East?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Gregory Heights East 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 Gregory Heights East 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 18 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Gregory Heights East?
Among 30 scored homes in Gregory Heights East, Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 12 homes (40%); High Priority: 18 homes (60%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 555 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Burien with Cindera Score data.