Neighborhood

Union Hill-Novelty Hill

Union Hill-Novelty Hill · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA. Based on 7,184 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 613 (ranging from 515 to 621). 4 fire stations sit inside the neighborhood boundary. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Union Hill-Novelty Hill’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 7,184 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

613

Needs Attention

Lowest score

515

Highest score

621

Homes scored

7,184

Score distribution

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

High Priority300–579

2143%

Needs Attention580–669

6,97097%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

4 fire stations sit directly inside the Union Hill-Novelty Hill boundary — about 1,796 unique scored locations per station. 4 are marked EMS-capable. The nearest station is about 0.9 mi from the neighborhood center.

  • Eastside Fire and Rescue Station 33

    19401 Northeast 133rd Street

    EMS
  • King County Fire District 34 Redmond Fire Department Station 13

    8701 208th Avenue Northeast

    EMS
  • King County Fire District 34 Redmond Fire Department Station 14

    5021 264th Avenue Northeast

    EMS
  • King County Fire District 34 Redmond Fire Department Station 18

    22710 Northeast Alder Crest Drive

    EMS

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Union Hill-Novelty Hill — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

Scored homes in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 613 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 7,184 home scores.

How much do scores vary within Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

Scored homes in Union Hill-Novelty 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 7,184 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

6,970 scored homes (97%) in Union Hill-Novelty Hill fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

How many fire stations are in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

4 fire stations sit inside the Union Hill-Novelty Hill boundary according to Cindera's nationwide station dataset. Stations mapped inside the boundary include Eastside Fire and Rescue Station 33, King County Fire District 34 Redmond Fire Department Station 13, King County Fire District 34 Redmond Fire Department Station 14 and 1 more. Station count is one factor in response planning; wildfire readiness scores reflect home-level hardening and parcel conditions.

What does a Needs Attention average mean for Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means Union Hill-Novelty Hill is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.

How can homeowners in Union Hill-Novelty Hill improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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 6,970 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

Among 7,184 scored homes in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 6,970 homes (97%); High Priority: 214 homes (3%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 613 neighborhood average.