Only 8 percent of Stateline households own their homes, so most moves here are rental and workforce-housing moves, 57.2 miles and 77 minutes from the O'Brien's warehouse in Sparks. O'Brien's Moving & Storage serves Stateline and the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.
Stateline sits on the line between Nevada and California at the south end of Lake Tahoe, and the numbers above are the opposite of the Carson Valley: a median rent of $1,750, a median age of 35 and mostly multi-unit buildings. The move planning follows from that.
Winter mountain road, snow, chains
A renter town at 6,241 feet
About 249 households live in the Stateline CDP, and only about 18 percent of homes are single-family detached. That tells us that moves are mostly apartments, condos and shared housing. Stairs, elevators, loading zones and building rules matter more than driveway width, so tell the estimator the floor, the elevator situation and any move-in hours your building sets.
For the detailed checklist see apartment and condo moves, and for the longer view consider that vault storage from $40 per month can hold furniture while you wait for the next lease.
The drive over US 50
The 57.2 mile trip from Sparks uses 34 miles of I-580 and then 22 miles of US 50 over Spooner Summit, about 77 minutes in free flow. Spooner Summit can have chain requirements in storms. Check Nevada 511 and plan a backup date.
A Stateline to Reno move is inside Nevada. A move between Stateline and South Lake Tahoe crosses the state line and is an interstate move under O'Brien's federal authority.
Snow, ice and parking
Stateline gets Sierra winters: snow is frequent from late fall to spring, and plowed berms can block curbs. Ask your building where the truck can stop and whether a lot can be reserved. Short carries over ice need floor mats and care; crews adjust the pace to the conditions.
Ask your property manager for the elevator reservation, the loading-zone permit and any insurance certificate the building needs, then pass the details to the O'Brien's office so the crew arrives ready.
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.
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Judy H.
I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!!
Owner's reply
WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know.
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Francie H.
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!
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