Neighborhood
Shelby
Picnic Point · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Shelby, Picnic Point, WA. Based on 506 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 544 (ranging from 515 to 621). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Shelby’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 506 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
544
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
506
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
36171%
Needs Attention580–669
14529%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Shelby boundary — about 505 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.3 mi from the neighborhood center.
South County Fire Station 23 Lake Serene
4323 Serene Way
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Shelby, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Shelby — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Shelby?
Scored homes in Shelby, Picnic Point, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 544 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 506 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Shelby?
Scored homes in Shelby 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 506 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Shelby?
361 scored homes (71%) in Shelby fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
How many fire stations are in Shelby?
1 fire station sits inside the Shelby boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include South County Fire Station 23 Lake Serene. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Shelby compare to other Picnic Point neighborhoods?
Shelby averages 544 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Serene Cedars averages 554 (10 points higher); Pacific Ridge Estates Condominiums averages 521 (23 points lower); Pacific Heights Estates averages 553 (9 points higher). 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 Shelby?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 361 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Shelby?
Among 506 scored homes in Shelby, Picnic Point, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 145 homes (29%); High Priority: 361 homes (71%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 544 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Picnic Point with Cindera Score data.