Senior moves and downsizing in Kings Beach

Kings Beach, in Placer County on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, has about 2,700 residents and 1,130 households at 6,540 feet. The median home was built in 1973 and the median home value is about $772,100.

Homes and rentals together

About 37 percent of households rent, so senior moves here include apartments, cabins and houses. The estimator asks about stairs, parking and building rules in each case.

About 45 miles of mountain road

The warehouse is about 45 miles and 59 minutes away, via CA-267 and I-80. Winter weather can change the date. See moving in winter.

Cabin-style houses

A median build of 1973 means older frame homes, often with tight stairs and small closets. Large furniture may need to be taken apart.

Crossing state lines

A move from Kings Beach to Incline Village or Reno crosses the state line and runs under O'Brien's federal interstate authority, U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375.

Seasonal households

With 44 percent seasonal housing, some owners need both a closing-up and a move. The crew can do both on one schedule.

The numbers behind the north shore

The Census estimates about 1,130 households here, a median age of about 44 and a median home value of about $772,100. About 10 percent of residents moved in the past year. These are estimates with wide margins, so the estimator's own look at your home carries more weight.

Apartments and older cabins

A senior leaving an apartment needs the building's rules on moving hours and the elevator. A senior leaving a cabin needs a plan for stairs and a narrow lot. The estimator writes down the stair count, the distance from door to truck and any items that need disassembly.

A mountain winter

At 6,540 feet, Kings Beach sees snow from late fall into spring. A winter move has a backup day. See moving at Lake Tahoe in winter for what to expect.

Next stop: Reno and the valleys

Many Kings Beach seniors move down to Reno or Sparks for access to doctors and family. The Sparks warehouse is the same place that holds vaulted furniture, so what you store is close to the new home. See moving from Kings Beach and Tahoe City.

Booking around the visitor season

Summer and holiday weeks bring traffic to the north shore, and a truck needs a clear curb. Ask the estimator for a weekday start and tell neighbors or the building manager the day before. The office at 775-359-6683 can answer scheduling questions Monday to Friday.

Call

775-359-6683, weekdays, 8 am to 5 pm.