Neighborhood
Hewitt
Newcastle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Hewitt, Newcastle, WA. Based on 8 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 618 (ranging from 615 to 619). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Hewitt’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 8 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
618
Needs Attention
Lowest score
615
Highest score
619
Homes scored
8
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
8100%
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 Hewitt, ranked by Cindera Score:
12242 SE MAY CREEK PARK DR
RENTON, WA 98056
619
View property12246 SE MAY CREEK PARK DR
RENTON, WA 98056
619
View property12234 SE MAY CREEK PARK DR
RENTON, WA 98056
618
View property8850 122ND CT SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
618
View property8861 122ND CT SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
618
View property8860 122ND CT SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
618
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Hewitt — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Hewitt?
Scored homes in Hewitt, Newcastle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 618 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 8 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Hewitt?
Scored homes in Hewitt range from 615 to 619 — a 4-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 8 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Hewitt?
8 scored homes (100%) in Hewitt fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Hewitt?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Hewitt boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Hewitt compare to other Newcastle neighborhoods?
Hewitt averages 618 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Eastwood Park averages 619 (1 points higher); Southwood Park averages 546 (72 points lower); Windtree averages 537 (81 points lower). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a Needs Attention average mean for Hewitt?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Hewitt is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.
How can homeowners in Hewitt improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Newcastle, 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 8 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Hewitt?
Among 8 scored homes in Hewitt, Newcastle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 8 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 618 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Newcastle with Cindera Score data.