Neighborhood

Lake Serene Heights

Picnic Point · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Lake Serene Heights, Picnic Point, WA. Based on 51 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 532 (ranging from 515 to 621). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Lake Serene Heights’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 51 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.

Average score

532

High Priority

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

51

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

4384%

Needs Attention580–669

816%

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 Lake Serene Heights — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Lake Serene Heights?

Scored homes in Lake Serene Heights, Picnic Point, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 532 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 51 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Lake Serene Heights?

Scored homes in Lake Serene Heights range from 515 to 621 — a 106-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 51 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Lake Serene Heights?

43 scored homes (84%) in Lake Serene Heights 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 Lake Serene Heights?

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

How does Lake Serene Heights compare to other Picnic Point neighborhoods?

Lake Serene Heights averages 532 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Lincoln Park averages 526 (6 points lower); Lake Serene Ridge averages 515 (17 points lower); Sarita Estates averages 515 (17 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 Lake Serene Heights?

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

High-impact steps in Picnic Point, 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 43 homes in the High Priority tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Lake Serene Heights?

Among 51 scored homes in Lake Serene Heights, Picnic Point, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 8 homes (16%); High Priority: 43 homes (84%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 532 neighborhood average.