Truckee has about 17,000 residents, and 47.9 percent of its homes are seasonal or second homes, with a median home value near 948,000 dollars. A move between Truckee and Nevada is an interstate move under federal authority, and O'Brien's reaches town on I-80 from Sparks, about 36 miles.
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Data (read 2026-10-19): U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; USGS Elevation Point Query Service.
Truckee is a mountain town on the Donner Pass corridor at 6,655 feet, and its numbers read like a resort community: nearly half of homes are used seasonally, 81 percent are single-family houses, and the median household income is above 130,000 dollars. A Truckee move is shaped by snow, second homes and mountain roads.
With almost half of housing units seasonal, many Truckee moves involve cabins and vacation homes. Those moves often need delivery and placement, packing before closing, and storage between seasons. The white-glove delivery page explains placement.
Owners make up 73 percent of households, and the median year built is 1989. Mountain homes have decks, steps and steep driveways, so the estimator checks the approach and the carry before the crew arrives.
The route from Sparks is I-80 west, as the fact block shows. Because Truckee is in California, moves between Truckee and Nevada are interstate moves under federal authority. O'Brien's holds U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375; see licenses and operating authority.
Truckee's median home value of roughly 948,000 dollars and median rent near 1,960 dollars a month, both Census figures, point to a town where housing is expensive and many people keep their homes for years. Only about 10.6 percent of residents moved in the past year, so households that do move tend to have a full house. The estimator plans the inventory, the packing and the truck count together, and the written estimate lists everything that will ride on the truck.
At 6,655 feet, Truckee gets heavy winter snow. Chain controls on I-80 can affect a day, and Caltrans posts conditions at quickmap.dot.ca.gov. Crews carry floor runners and mats. If a storm is forecast, the office calls you to agree on a new start time. The winter moving guide has more.
Call 775-359-6683 or send the form. An estimator visits your Truckee home and writes an itemized estimate; 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with the visit. For the wider area see Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
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Moves within 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
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
Yes. Moves between California and Nevada are interstate moves under federal authority.
Yes. Packing, delivery, placement and storage are all available for second homes.
It can. The office watches conditions and agrees a start time with you.
What customers say about O'Brien's
Greg S.
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.
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!
Bruce E.
My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide!
Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future.
Leticia H.
O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys.
An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate.
