--- title: Storage for South Lake Tahoe Households | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/storage/ 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/) - [Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) - [Movers in South Lake Tahoe](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/) - Storage for South Lake Tahoe households # Storage for South Lake Tahoe households Nearly half of South Lake Tahoe households rent, about 48.7 percent, and about 36 percent of housing units are seasonal, so lease dates and part-time homes both drive storage. O'Brien's wooden vaults in Sparks start at $40 per month. 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/) ## South Lake Tahoe: Movers and renters - Drive to our vault warehouse 60 mi, about 1 h 23 min - Households renting 48.7% - Moved in the past year 12.3% - Seasonal or second homes 35.9% Data: [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/). South Lake Tahoe is the largest community on the lake, with about 21,300 people in roughly 9,500 households at about 6,260 feet, in El Dorado County, California. The Census shows both a large renter population and a large share of part-time homes, a combination that keeps storage in steady demand. ## A renter city with part-time homes Where Stateline rents almost across the board and Tahoe City is mostly part-time, South Lake Tahoe holds both. About 12.3 percent of residents moved in the past year. Storage matches either situation. A renter between leases and an owner between rentals can both use wooden vaults, each 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft. ## The longest drive of the Tahoe towns The Sparks warehouse is about 60 miles and 83 minutes from South Lake Tahoe, one of the longer drives among the Tahoe-area towns. Plan the packing day around the drive and the season. Caltrans QuickMap and NV Roads show conditions, and the [winter moving guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-winter/) helps with planning. ## Leases that do not line up With roughly half of households renting, South Lake Tahoe sees plenty of lease overlap. A household may leave one rental before the next is ready, and the gap can run weeks. The crew picks up on your date, and the office delivers when you call, with about 2 to 3 weeks notice to ship stored goods. ## Owners and rental homes Owners with part-time homes often refurnish between guests or change a house from owner use to rental use. Furniture that is replaced waits in the warehouse until it is resold or placed in another property. ## Price and next step Vault storage starts at $40 per month. The in-home estimate is free and includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. See [storage between homes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/) and the [South Lake Tahoe guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-south-lake-tahoe/). ## Packing for a long haul Because the drive to Sparks is the longest of the Tahoe towns, the crew loads everything on one visit. Finish your sorting before packing day, so the crew can work straight through the house. The estimator can quote full packing, partial packing or box-only packing, and the free estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes for the items you pack yourself. ### 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) - [Caltrans QuickMap road conditions](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [City of South Lake Tahoe](https://www.cityofslt.gov/) ### Vault storage in Sparks Wooden vaults, 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft each, in our 30,000 sq ft warehouse. Short or long term. From $40 per month [Storage options](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/) ### 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 - [Short-term storage between homes (storage in transit)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/) - [Movers in South Lake Tahoe](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/) - [Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) - [Seasonal and second-home storage for Tahoe and Truckee owners](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/seasonal-and-second-home-storage/) Nearby ## The same service in nearby towns - [Storage for Incline Village households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/incline-village/storage/) - [Storage for Stateline households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/stateline/storage/) - [Storage for Zephyr Cove households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/zephyr-cove/storage/) - [Storage for Truckee households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/truckee/storage/) - [Storage for Tahoe City households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/tahoe-city/storage/) - [Storage for Kings Beach households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/kings-beach/storage/) - [Movers in South Lake Tahoe](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/) In South Lake Tahoe ## More services in South Lake Tahoe - [Packing services in South Lake Tahoe](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/packing/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in South Lake Tahoe](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/senior-moving/) - [Long-distance moving from South Lake Tahoe](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/long-distance/) - [Office and commercial moving in South Lake Tahoe](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/office-moving/) - [White-glove furniture delivery in South Lake Tahoe](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/south-lake-tahoe/white-glove-delivery/) 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 ## Storage for South Lake Tahoe households 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/). ### Does O'Brien's serve South Lake Tahoe? Yes. South Lake Tahoe is inside the service area, and estimators visit homes there. ### Can I store a rental property's furniture? Yes. Many owners store furniture between guests or while a rental is changing hands. ## 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) F Francie H. February 20, 2026 We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future. ### Owner's reply Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity! 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. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! ## Ask about vault storage Vault storage starts at $40 per month. Tell us what you need to store and for how long. 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