Neighborhood
Alder Lane
Martha Lake · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Alder Lane, Martha Lake, WA. Based on 18 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 550 (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 Alder Lane’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
550
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
18
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1267%
Needs Attention580–669
633%
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 Alder Lane, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Alder Lane — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Alder Lane?
Scored homes in Alder Lane, Martha Lake, 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 18 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Alder Lane?
Scored homes in Alder Lane 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 18 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Alder Lane?
12 scored homes (67%) in Alder Lane 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 Alder Lane?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Alder Lane boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Alder Lane compare to other Martha Lake neighborhoods?
Alder Lane averages 550 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Cascadian Terrace averages 515 (35 points lower); Cascadian Park averages 559 (9 points higher); Western Aire averages 518 (32 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 Alder Lane?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Alder Lane 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 Alder Lane improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Martha Lake, 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 12 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Alder Lane?
Among 18 scored homes in Alder Lane, Martha Lake, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6 homes (33%); High Priority: 12 homes (67%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 550 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Martha Lake with Cindera Score data.