Neighborhood

Burgess Estates

Martha Lake · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Burgess Estates, Martha Lake, WA. Based on 11 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 524 (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 Burgess Estates’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 11 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

524

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

616

Homes scored

11

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

1091%

Needs Attention580–669

19%

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 Burgess Estates — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Burgess Estates?

Scored homes in Burgess Estates, Martha Lake, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 524 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 11 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Burgess Estates?

Scored homes in Burgess Estates 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 11 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Burgess Estates?

10 scored homes (91%) in Burgess 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 Burgess Estates?

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

How does Burgess Estates compare to other Martha Lake neighborhoods?

Burgess Estates averages 524 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Shadow Wood averages 532 (8 points higher); Parkland averages 545 (21 points higher); Elfin Manor averages 515 (9 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 Burgess Estates?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Burgess 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 Burgess Estates 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 10 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Burgess Estates?

Among 11 scored homes in Burgess Estates, Martha Lake, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 1 homes (9%); High Priority: 10 homes (91%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 524 neighborhood average.