Neighborhood
Mile Post
Newcastle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Mile Post, Newcastle, WA. Based on 75 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 616 (ranging from 606 to 620). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Mile Post’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 75 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.
Average score
616
Needs Attention
Lowest score
606
Highest score
620
Homes scored
75
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
00%
Needs Attention580–669
75100%
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 Mile Post, ranked by Cindera Score:
8555 135TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98059
620
View property8549 135TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98059
619
View property8525 135TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98059
619
View property13423 SE 85TH ST
NEWCASTLE, WA 98059
619
View property8543 135TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98059
619
View property8561 135TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98059
619
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Mile Post — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Mile Post?
Scored homes in Mile Post, Newcastle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 616 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 75 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Mile Post?
Scored homes in Mile Post range from 606 to 620 — a 14-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 75 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Mile Post?
75 scored homes (100%) in Mile Post 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 Mile Post?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Mile Post boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Mile Post compare to other Newcastle neighborhoods?
Mile Post averages 616 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Newcastle averages 577 (39 points lower); Park Hill-Ridgewood averages 609 (7 points lower); Evergreen Terrace averages 619 (3 points higher). 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 Mile Post?
A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Mile Post 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 Mile Post 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 75 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Mile Post?
Among 75 scored homes in Mile Post, Newcastle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 75 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 616 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Newcastle with Cindera Score data.