--- title: Movers in Grass Valley, CA | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/grass-valley/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Service area: Northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/) - [Susanville, Portola and northeastern California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/northeastern-california/) - Movers in Grass Valley # Movers in Grass Valley, California Grass Valley, California is 89.9 miles and about 1 h 53 min from the O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks, by way of I-80 and CA 20. O'Brien's moves Grass Valley households to Reno, Sparks and across Nevada, and handles moves inside California under its California permit. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Grass Valley by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 90 mi, about 1 h 53 min via I-80, CA-20 - Population 14,113 - Households 6,769 - Homes owned / rented 40.2% / 59.8% - Median year built 1978 - Median home value $482,200 - Moved in the past year 11.1% - Elevation 2,451 ft - County Nevada County - ZIP codes 95945, 95949 Data (read 2026-10-19): [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [USGS Elevation Point Query Service](https://apps.nationalmap.gov/epqs/). Grass Valley is a Nevada County town of about 14,000 people on the western slope of the Sierra, and its numbers look different from a Reno suburb. Most households here rent, the homes are older than the Truckee Meadows average, and almost nobody arrives from another state. A move out of Grass Valley starts with those facts. ## A renter town with a lot of small homes About 60 percent of Grass Valley households rent, and the biggest group of homes by bedroom count has two bedrooms. Only 48 percent of the housing is single-family detached. That means many of our moves here begin in apartments, duplexes and small older houses, where the question is the stairway, the narrow driveway or the hillside street rather than the size of the truck. We plan those details at the free in-home estimate. The estimator walks each room, notes how the truck can park, and writes an itemized written estimate. Your estimate also brings 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep. ## Older houses and what they hold The median Grass Valley home was built in 1978, and 54 percent of the housing stock was built before 1980. About 1,000 units date from 1939 or earlier. Older houses tend to hold older furniture: solid-wood dressers, china cabinets, pianos and family pieces that deserve a careful wrap. Our crews pad and wrap each piece, and custom crating is available for glass, art and antiques; see [custom crating](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/custom-crating/). ## The drive over the hill From Sparks the route climbs I-80 for about 58 miles and finishes on CA 20 for about 29 miles. Grass Valley sits at roughly 2,450 feet, so the town itself sees only light snow, but the I-80 crossing of the Sierra is where winter weather matters. A winter load is planned around chain controls and road closures, so your schedule can shift by a day when a storm stops traffic on the pass. Our [Grass Valley to Reno page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/grass-valley-to-reno/) covers the move toward Nevada in detail. ## Leaving California for Nevada Only about one percent of Grass Valley residents moved in from another state last year, so the traffic runs mostly one way for our crews: out of the foothills and east to Reno, Sparks and Carson City. A move from California to Nevada is an interstate move under federal authority, U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375. We carry it through the Bekins network, and you can read how that works in [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). Your written estimate sets the delivery window. ## Moves inside California A move from Grass Valley to Sacramento, Auburn or another California address is handled under O'Brien's California permit, Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's). ## Packing and storage for Grass Valley households - Full or partial packing, or box packing only into your own boxes - Vault storage in the Sparks warehouse, from $40 per month - Packing supplies at the Sparks office, from wrap to tape - Senior moves and downsizing for long-time residents ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html) - [City of Grass Valley](https://www.grassvalleyca.gov/) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving from Grass Valley and Nevada City to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/grass-valley-to-reno/) - [Moving to, from and around Truckee, Tahoe and Northern California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) - [Vault storage: how 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) Nearby ## Other towns in this area - [Movers in Auburn](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/auburn/) - [Movers in Placerville](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/placerville/) - [Movers in Quincy](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/quincy/) - [Movers in Susanville](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/susanville/) - [Movers in Portola](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/portola/) - [Movers in Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/reno/) - [Movers in Sparks](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/sparks/) - [Movers in Downtown and Midtown Reno (89501)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/downtown-midtown-reno/) - [Susanville, Portola and northeastern California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/northeastern-california/) Moves within California ## Permitted in California O'Brien's Moving & Storage moves households within California under its own authority: Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's). A move between Nevada and California crosses a state line, so it is an interstate move under our federal authority (U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375) instead. Answers ## Movers in Grass Valley questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How far is Grass Valley from the O'Brien's warehouse? The drive from the Sparks warehouse to Grass Valley is 89.9 miles and about 1 h 53 min, mostly on I-80, then CA 20 for the last 29 miles. ### Can you move me from Grass Valley to Reno? Yes. A move to Nevada is interstate, so we price it from a free in-home estimate and carry it through the Bekins network, with delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks if you need them. ### Do you move apartments in Grass Valley? Yes. About 60 percent of Grass Valley households rent, so tell the estimator about stairs, elevators and parking when you book the visit. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. J Janet M. May 16, 2026 I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move. ### Owner's reply Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070