Neighborhood

Sunkirk Hills

Mountlake Terrace · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Sunkirk Hills, Mountlake Terrace, WA. Based on 24 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 523 (ranging from 515 to 617). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Sunkirk Hills’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 24 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

523

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

617

Homes scored

24

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2292%

Needs Attention580–669

28%

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 Sunkirk Hills — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Sunkirk Hills?

Scored homes in Sunkirk Hills, Mountlake Terrace, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 523 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 24 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Sunkirk Hills?

Scored homes in Sunkirk Hills range from 515 to 617 — a 102-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 24 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Sunkirk Hills?

22 scored homes (92%) in Sunkirk Hills 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 Sunkirk Hills?

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

How does Sunkirk Hills compare to other Mountlake Terrace neighborhoods?

Sunkirk Hills averages 523 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Summer Crest averages 515 (8 points lower); Trophy North Forest Park averages 527 (4 points higher); Cedar Creek averages 515 (8 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 Sunkirk Hills?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sunkirk Hills 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 Sunkirk Hills improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Mountlake Terrace, 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 22 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Sunkirk Hills?

Among 24 scored homes in Sunkirk Hills, Mountlake Terrace, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 2 homes (8%); High Priority: 22 homes (92%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 523 neighborhood average.