Neighborhood
Sunset Hill
Seattle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Sunset Hill, Seattle, WA. Based on 2,040 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (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 Sunset Hill’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 2,040 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
515
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
621
Homes scored
2,040
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
2,033100%
Needs Attention580–669
70%
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 Sunset Hill, ranked by Cindera Score:
8009 33RD AVE NW
SEATTLE, WA 98117
621
View property3521 NW 70TH ST
SEATTLE, WA 98117
621
View property7737 34TH AVE NW
SEATTLE, WA 98117
621
View property3315 NW GOLDEN PL
SEATTLE, WA 98117
619
View property7705 34TH AVE NW
SEATTLE, WA 98117
619
View property8707 GOLDEN GARDENS DR NW
SEATTLE, WA 98117
619
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Sunset Hill — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Sunset Hill?
Scored homes in Sunset Hill, 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 2,040 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Sunset Hill?
Scored homes in Sunset Hill 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 2,040 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Sunset Hill?
2,033 scored homes (100%) in Sunset Hill 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 Sunset Hill?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Sunset Hill boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Sunset Hill compare to other Seattle neighborhoods?
Sunset Hill averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Loyal Heights averages 515 (about the same); Adams averages 515 (about the same); Whittier Heights 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 Sunset Hill?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Sunset Hill 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 Sunset Hill 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 2,033 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Sunset Hill?
Among 2,040 scored homes in Sunset Hill, Seattle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 7 homes (0%); High Priority: 2,033 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Seattle with Cindera Score data.