Neighborhood

Seahurst Highlands

Burien · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Seahurst Highlands, Burien, WA. Based on 17 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 550 (ranging from 515 to 616). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Seahurst Highlands’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 17 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

550

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

616

Homes scored

17

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1165%

Needs Attention580–669

635%

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 Seahurst Highlands — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Seahurst Highlands?

Scored homes in Seahurst Highlands, Burien, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 550 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 17 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Seahurst Highlands?

Scored homes in Seahurst Highlands range from 515 to 616 — a 101-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 17 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Seahurst Highlands?

11 scored homes (65%) in Seahurst Highlands 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 Seahurst Highlands?

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

How does Seahurst Highlands compare to other Burien neighborhoods?

Seahurst Highlands averages 550 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Mapleton Manor averages 528 (22 points lower); Seaview Terrace averages 529 (21 points lower); Maplewild Terraces averages 532 (18 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 Seahurst Highlands?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Seahurst Highlands 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 Seahurst Highlands 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 11 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Seahurst Highlands?

Among 17 scored homes in Seahurst Highlands, Burien, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6 homes (35%); High Priority: 11 homes (65%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 550 neighborhood average.