Neighborhood
Cardinal Run
Mill Creek East · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Cardinal Run, Mill Creek East, WA. Based on 45 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 563 (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 Cardinal Run’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 45 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
563
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
616
Homes scored
45
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2351%
Needs Attention580–669
2249%
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 Cardinal Run, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Cardinal Run — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Cardinal Run?
Scored homes in Cardinal Run, Mill Creek East, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 563 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 45 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Cardinal Run?
Scored homes in Cardinal Run 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 45 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Cardinal Run?
23 scored homes (51%) in Cardinal Run 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 Cardinal Run?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Cardinal Run boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Cardinal Run compare to other Mill Creek East neighborhoods?
Cardinal Run averages 563 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Crystal Hills averages 515 (48 points lower); Laurelcrest averages 611 (48 points higher); Indian Trail averages 518 (45 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 Cardinal Run?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Cardinal Run 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 Cardinal Run improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Mill Creek East, 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 23 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Cardinal Run?
Among 45 scored homes in Cardinal Run, Mill Creek East, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 22 homes (49%); High Priority: 23 homes (51%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 563 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Mill Creek East with Cindera Score data.