Neighborhood

Vailar Estates

Lake Stickney · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Vailar Estates, Lake Stickney, WA. Based on 23 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 538 (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 Vailar Estates’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 23 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

538

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

23

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1878%

Needs Attention580–669

522%

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 Vailar Estates — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Vailar Estates?

Scored homes in Vailar Estates, Lake Stickney, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 538 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 23 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Vailar Estates?

Scored homes in Vailar Estates 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 23 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Vailar Estates?

18 scored homes (78%) in Vailar Estates 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 Vailar Estates?

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

How does Vailar Estates compare to other Lake Stickney neighborhoods?

Vailar Estates averages 538 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Madison Way averages 515 (23 points lower); Fallen Leaf Manor averages 526 (12 points lower); Madison Ridge averages 515 (23 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 Vailar Estates?

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

High-impact steps in Lake Stickney, 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 Vailar Estates?

Among 23 scored homes in Vailar Estates, Lake Stickney, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 5 homes (22%); High Priority: 18 homes (78%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 538 neighborhood average.