Neighborhood
Idylwood
Redmond · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Idylwood, Redmond, WA. Based on 1,815 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 521 (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 Idylwood’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 1,815 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
521
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
1,815
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
1,70294%
Needs Attention580–669
1136%
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 Idylwood, ranked by Cindera Score:
2103 178TH AVE NE
REDMOND, WA 98052
621
View property17408 NE 20TH CT
REDMOND, WA 98052
621
View property17519 NE 21ST ST
REDMOND, WA 98052
621
View property17738 NE 24TH ST
REDMOND, WA 98052
621
View property17728 NE 24TH ST
REDMOND, WA 98052
621
View property2111 178TH AVE NE
REDMOND, WA 98052
621
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Idylwood — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Idylwood?
Scored homes in Idylwood, Redmond, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 521 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 1,815 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Idylwood?
Scored homes in Idylwood 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 1,815 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Idylwood?
1,702 scored homes (94%) in Idylwood 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 Idylwood?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Idylwood boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Idylwood compare to other Redmond neighborhoods?
Idylwood averages 521 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Overlake averages 521 (about the same); Southeast Redmond averages 517 (4 points lower); Downtown Redmond averages 515 (6 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 Idylwood?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Idylwood 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 Idylwood improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Redmond, 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 1,702 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Idylwood?
Among 1,815 scored homes in Idylwood, Redmond, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 113 homes (6%); High Priority: 1,702 homes (94%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 521 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Redmond with Cindera Score data.