--- title: Packing in North Valleys & Stead | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-valleys-stead/packing/ 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/) - [Reno, Sparks and the Truckee Meadows](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/truckee-meadows/) - [Movers in North Valleys and Stead (89506)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-valleys-stead/) - Packing services in North Valleys and Stead (89506) # Packing in the North Valleys and Stead About 9,000 homes in the North Valleys and Stead ZIP have three bedrooms, close to two in three of all homes, so the standard pack here is a three-bedroom family house with a garage. O'Brien's crews pack by room, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with the free in-home estimate. 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/) ## North Valleys and Stead: Homes and rooms - Median rooms per home 5.5 - Single-family detached homes 67.4% - Homes by bedrooms no bedroom: 228, 1: 686, 2: 3,137, 3: 9,007, 4: 3,917, 5+: 413 - Built before 1980 30.1% Data: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html). The North Valleys and Stead run north of downtown Reno along US 395, a part of the Truckee Meadows built mostly since 1980. Census estimates for the ZIP count 16,141 households, about 71 percent owner-occupied, and a median of 5.5 rooms. The yard in Sparks is about 10 miles and 15 minutes away, over I-580. ## The three-bedroom house Three bedrooms is not just the most common size here, it is the clear majority. Next come four-bedroom homes at about 3,900 and two-bedroom homes at about 3,100, while studios and one-bedrooms together number under 1,000. A packing crew who knows the standard three-bedroom plan can estimate cartons by room quickly, then adjust for what your household actually owns. ## A single-family neighborhood About 67 percent of homes in the ZIP are single-family detached houses. That means garages, side yards, sheds and sometimes a workshop. The pack for each of those spaces is separate from the pack for the house, and the estimator records it. Tools go in small, strong cartons; garden items and bikes are wrapped or bundled. ## Homes of different ages About 30 percent of the homes here pre-date 1980, with the rest from the 1980s through the 2000s. The older houses tend to hold longer-held belongings, and the newer ones larger kitchens. In both, the kitchen is the first room packed, and picture cartons protect wall art. ## A pack that matches your timeline - Call or send the online request for a phone ballpark. - Book the free in-home estimate and pick up your 10 free boxes. - Choose the packing level and list it on the estimate. - The crew packs, usually the day before loading. - Cartons are labeled by room and set where you want them at the new home. ## Packing for a move out of the area Many North Valleys households move long distance as well as locally. Cartons for a Bekins network move are packed to travel, and an itemized inventory with the condition of your goods is made before packing. Read about [interstate moving from Nevada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/interstate-moving/) for how that works. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html) - [eCFR, 49 CFR 375.503 (household goods inventory)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375/subpart-E) ### 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 - [Professional packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/) - [Partial packing and box-packing-only service](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/partial-packing/) - [Interstate moving from Nevada with Bekins Van Lines](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/interstate-moving/) - [Movers in North Valleys and Stead (89506)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-valleys-stead/) Nearby ## The same service in nearby towns - [Packing services in East Sparks (89434)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/east-sparks/packing/) - [Packing services in Wingfield Springs and Northeast Sparks (89436)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/wingfield-springs/packing/) - [Packing services in Spanish Springs](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/spanish-springs/packing/) - [Packing services in Sun Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/sun-valley/packing/) - [Packing services in Lemmon Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lemmon-valley/packing/) - [Packing services in Golden Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/golden-valley/packing/) - [Movers in North Valleys and Stead (89506)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-valleys-stead/) In North Valleys and Stead ## More services in North Valleys and Stead - [Storage for North Valleys and Stead (89506) households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-valleys-stead/storage/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in North Valleys and Stead (89506)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-valleys-stead/senior-moving/) - [Office and commercial moving in North Valleys and Stead (89506)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-valleys-stead/office-moving/) Answers ## Packing services in North Valleys and Stead (89506) 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/). ### Is the Stead area part of your regular route? Yes. North Valleys and Stead homes are within the Truckee Meadows service area, about 15 minutes from our yard. ### Does the crew pack tools and the workshop? Yes, if they are listed on the estimate. Heavy tools go into small, strong cartons. ### Can I pack some rooms and leave the rest? Yes. A partial pack covers the rooms you choose. ## 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) M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! ## 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