--- title: Senior Moves and Downsizing in NW Reno and Somersett url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/northwest-reno-somersett/senior-moving/ 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 Northwest Reno and Somersett (89523)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/northwest-reno-somersett/) - Senior moves and downsizing in Northwest Reno and Somersett (89523) # Senior moves and downsizing in Northwest Reno and Somersett Only 5.3 percent of homes in Northwest Reno and Somersett were built before 1980, and the median home dates to 1999, so senior moves here begin in comparatively new houses. O'Brien's offers a free in-home estimate with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, and the Glendale Ave warehouse is 8.5 miles and 14 minutes away by I-80. 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/) ## Northwest Reno and Somersett: Age and time in the home - Median age 41.5 - Householders in their home since before 2020 70.1% - Homes owned 60.8% - Median year built 1999 Data: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html). Northwest Reno and Somersett is a newer area of homes, with a median build year of 1999 and 5.3 percent built before 1980. About 61 percent of homes are owned, and the median age is 41.5. A move planned here is frequently a family event as much as a household one: parents moving closer to children, or children helping a parent who is leaving a house they bought new. ## Newer homes, different moves A house from 1999 or later usually has wide doorways, an open staircase and a garage with real depth. That makes the carrying easier. The weight is in the contents. A two-car garage can hold power tools, holiday decorations and a second refrigerator, all of which are itemized on the estimate and can be packed or left for a donation pickup. ## When the family helps from afar With about 30 percent of Northwest Reno householders moving in during 2020 or later, this is also an area where newer households have settled, and their parents may live elsewhere, so the planning happens by phone. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm at 775-359-6683, and the written estimate can be shared with the whole family. ## Where an I-80 run leads From Somersett to the Sparks warehouse the route runs along I-80 and takes about 14 minutes. That makes a same-day trip to vault storage ordinary. The vaults are wooden, 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, and [vault storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) begins at $40 per month. ## A checklist for the weeks before - Walk each room with a pad of paper and mark keep, family, storage or donate. - Use the [home inventory builder](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/inventory-builder/) to turn the marks into a list. - Share the list with the estimator before the in-home visit. - Keep the [first-night box](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/first-night-box/) items out of the cartons. ## Why the estimate comes first The in-home estimate is where a plan becomes specific. The estimator looks at the garage, the pantry and the upstairs rooms, then writes an itemized written estimate. Family members who cannot attend can read the same document afterward, and the 10 free heavy-duty boxes that come with the visit let sorting start the same day. ### 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) - [Administration for Community Living, Eldercare Locator](https://eldercare.acl.gov/home) - [USPS, Mover's Guide](https://moversguide.usps.com/) ### 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 - [Senior moves and downsizing help](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/senior-moving/) - [Senior moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/senior-moving-checklist/) - [Movers in Northwest Reno and Somersett (89523)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/northwest-reno-somersett/) - [Estate and downsizing storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/estate-and-downsizing-storage/) Nearby ## The same service in nearby towns - [Senior moves and downsizing in South Reno and Damonte Ranch (89521)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-reno-damonte-ranch/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Galena, Montreux and the Mt. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Does the crew handle a donation pickup? Tell the estimator what you plan to donate so it can be left out of the load. The crew moves the goods listed on the estimate. ### Is a sale of the house required to use storage? No. Vault storage is used for sales, for remodels and for any gap between homes. ### Who explains the estimate to the family? Your estimator at the visit, and the office afterward by phone. ## 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) C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. A Ami M. February 7, 2023 O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about. ### Owner's reply Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know. ## 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