Neighborhood

Waterford Ranch

Mill Creek East · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Waterford Ranch, Mill Creek East, WA. Based on 49 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 519 (ranging from 515 to 613). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Waterford Ranch’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 49 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

519

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

613

Homes scored

49

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

4796%

Needs Attention580–669

24%

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 Waterford Ranch — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Waterford Ranch?

Scored homes in Waterford Ranch, Mill Creek East, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 519 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 49 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Waterford Ranch?

Scored homes in Waterford Ranch range from 515 to 613 — a 98-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 49 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Waterford Ranch?

47 scored homes (96%) in Waterford Ranch 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 Waterford Ranch?

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

How does Waterford Ranch compare to other Mill Creek East neighborhoods?

Waterford Ranch averages 519 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Carriage Park averages 582 (63 points higher); Sunset Meadows Estates averages 530 (11 points higher); Verdera averages 521 (2 points higher). 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 Waterford Ranch?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Waterford Ranch 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 Waterford Ranch 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 47 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Waterford Ranch?

Among 49 scored homes in Waterford Ranch, Mill Creek East, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (4%); High Priority: 47 homes (96%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 519 neighborhood average.