Neighborhood
Belltown
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Belltown, Seattle, WA. Based on 166 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). 1 fire station sits inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Belltown’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 166 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
515
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
515
Homes scored
166
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
166100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
1 fire station sits directly inside the Belltown boundary — about 160 unique scored locations per station. 1 is marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.1 mi from the neighborhood center.
Seattle Fire Department Station 2
2320 4th Avenue
EMS
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Belltown, ranked by Cindera Score:
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Belltown — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Belltown?
Scored homes in Belltown, Seattle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 166 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Belltown?
Scored homes in Belltown range from 515 to 515 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 166 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Belltown?
166 scored homes (100%) in Belltown 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 Belltown?
1 fire station sits inside the Belltown boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Seattle Fire Department Station 2. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.
How does Belltown compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Belltown averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Pike-Market averages 515 (about the same); Seattle Central Business District averages 515 (about the same); South Lake Union averages 515 (about the same). 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 Belltown?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Belltown 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 Belltown improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Seattle, 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 166 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Belltown?
Among 166 scored homes in Belltown, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 166 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.