Neighborhood

Pleasant Cove

Newcastle · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Pleasant Cove, Newcastle, WA. Based on 14 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 559 (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 Pleasant Cove’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

559

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

617

Homes scored

14

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

857%

Needs Attention580–669

643%

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 Pleasant Cove — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Pleasant Cove?

Scored homes in Pleasant Cove, Newcastle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 559 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 Pleasant Cove?

Scored homes in Pleasant Cove 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 14 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Pleasant Cove?

8 scored homes (57%) in Pleasant Cove 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 Pleasant Cove?

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

How does Pleasant Cove compare to other Newcastle neighborhoods?

Pleasant Cove averages 559 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Dorchester averages 619 (60 points higher); Lake Washington Crest averages 564 (5 points higher); The Farm averages 535 (24 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 Pleasant Cove?

An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Pleasant Cove 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 Pleasant Cove 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 High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Pleasant Cove?

Among 14 scored homes in Pleasant Cove, Newcastle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6 homes (43%); High Priority: 8 homes (57%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 559 neighborhood average.