Neighborhood
Sunset West
Martha Lake · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sunset West, Martha Lake, WA. Based on 23 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 532 (ranging from 515 to 612). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sunset West’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
532
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
612
Homes scored
23
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1983%
Needs Attention580–669
417%
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 Sunset West, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sunset West — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sunset West?
Scored homes in Sunset West, Martha Lake, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 532 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 Sunset West?
Scored homes in Sunset West range from 515 to 612 — a 97-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 Sunset West?
19 scored homes (83%) in Sunset West 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 Sunset West?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Sunset West boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Sunset West compare to other Martha Lake neighborhoods?
Sunset West averages 532 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Meadowlark averages 547 (15 points higher); Woodburn averages 524 (8 points lower); Elfin Manor averages 515 (17 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 Sunset West?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sunset West 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 Sunset West 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 19 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sunset West?
Among 23 scored homes in Sunset West, Martha Lake, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4 homes (17%); High Priority: 19 homes (83%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 532 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Martha Lake with Cindera Score data.