Neighborhood
Heatherwood
Mill Creek · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Heatherwood, Mill Creek, WA. Based on 137 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 519 (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 Heatherwood’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 137 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
519
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
137
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
13296%
Needs Attention580–669
54%
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 Heatherwood, ranked by Cindera Score:
13323 23RD DR SE
MILL CREEK, WA 98012
621
View property13327 23RD DR SE
MILL CREEK, WA 98012
621
View property13411 25TH AVE SE
MILL CREEK, WA 98012
617
View property13413 25TH AVE SE
MILL CREEK, WA 98012
617
View property13224 27TH DR SE
MILL CREEK, WA 98012
616
View property13212 27TH DR SE
MILL CREEK, WA 98012
515
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Heatherwood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Heatherwood?
Scored homes in Heatherwood, Mill Creek, 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 137 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Heatherwood?
Scored homes in Heatherwood 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 137 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Heatherwood?
132 scored homes (96%) in Heatherwood 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 Heatherwood?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Heatherwood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Heatherwood compare to other Mill Creek neighborhoods?
Heatherwood averages 519 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Wexford Court averages 520 (1 points higher); Lockwood Village averages 528 (9 points higher); Heatherland averages 515 (4 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 Heatherwood?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Heatherwood 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 Heatherwood improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Mill Creek, 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 132 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Heatherwood?
Among 137 scored homes in Heatherwood, Mill Creek, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 5 homes (4%); High Priority: 132 homes (96%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 519 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Mill Creek with Cindera Score data.