Neighborhood

Laurel Estates

Mill Creek · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Laurel Estates, Mill Creek, WA. Based on 14 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Laurel Estates’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 14 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

515

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

515

Homes scored

14

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

14100%

Needs Attention580–669

00%

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 Laurel Estates — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Laurel Estates?

Scored homes in Laurel Estates, Mill Creek, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 14 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Laurel Estates?

Scored homes in Laurel Estates range from 515 to 515 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 14 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Laurel Estates?

14 scored homes (100%) in Laurel 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 Laurel Estates?

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

How does Laurel Estates compare to other Mill Creek neighborhoods?

Laurel Estates averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Appletree North averages 524 (9 points higher); Seattle Hill Estates averages 515 (about the same); Sun Rose averages 515 (about the same). 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 Laurel Estates?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Laurel 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 Laurel Estates 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 14 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Laurel Estates?

Among 14 scored homes in Laurel Estates, Mill Creek, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 14 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.