--- title: Senior Moves and Downsizing in West Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/west-reno/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 West Reno (89503)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/west-reno/) - Senior moves and downsizing in West Reno (89503) # Senior moves and downsizing in West Reno West Reno is 4.9 miles and 10 minutes from O'Brien's Glendale Ave warehouse by way of I-80, at about 4,744 feet. A senior move here begins with a free in-home estimate that includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. 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/) ## West Reno: Age and time in the home - Median age 34 - Householders in their home since before 2020 66.3% - Homes owned 45.6% - Median year built 1975 Data: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html). West of the city center, the Census figures for West Reno (ZIP 89503) show a median home from 1975 with 4.7 rooms, 50 percent single-family detached and a median age of 34. Most of the work in a senior move happens before the truck arrives, so this page walks through the order a family can follow, room by room. ## Start with the rooms that matter least Begin sorting in places with no emotion in them: the linen closet, the garage shelves, the guest room. Those decisions come quickly and clear space for everything else. The [senior moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/senior-moving-checklist/) puts the rooms in the order that works for most families, and the [home inventory builder](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/inventory-builder/) keeps a list that everyone can see. ## Then the rooms with stories Photographs, letters, a quilt and a set of dishes take longer. Put them in a separate box and leave them for the end. The crew can pack keepsakes in padded cartons marked for the new home, so they are among the first things opened. [First-night box](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/first-night-box/) ideas help with what to keep close. ## What I-80 means for the day The route to the warehouse is the I-80 corridor, about 10 minutes. That is short enough for a morning run to storage and an afternoon delivery on the same day. The estimate shows how the day is set up, and the crew confirms it with you ahead of time. ## Where the extras go Furniture that is going to a relative or has no place yet can go into a wooden vault, 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft. Vault storage starts from $40 per month, and about 2 to 3 weeks notice ships the vault out. Read [estate and downsizing storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/estate-and-downsizing-storage/) for how families use it. ## A word on timing Senior moves rarely fit a single weekend. A slower schedule, with sorting over two or three weeks and packing a day or two ahead, is easier on the household than a rush. The office books the move date once the estimate is agreed, and the estimator can tell you how much lead time your size of home needs. ### 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/) - [Downsizing for seniors](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/downsizing-for-seniors/) - [Movers in West Reno (89503)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/west-reno/) - [A moving timeline that works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-timeline/) Nearby ## The same service in nearby towns - [Senior moves and downsizing in North Reno and the University area (89512)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-reno-university/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in North Valleys and Stead (89506)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/north-valleys-stead/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in East Sparks (89434)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/east-sparks/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Wingfield Springs and Northeast Sparks (89436)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/wingfield-springs/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Spanish Springs](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/spanish-springs/senior-moving/) - [Senior moves and downsizing in Sun Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/sun-valley/senior-moving/) - [Movers in West Reno (89503)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/west-reno/) In West Reno ## More services in West Reno - [Packing services in West Reno (89503)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/west-reno/packing/) - [Storage for West Reno (89503) households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/west-reno/storage/) Answers ## Senior moves and downsizing in West Reno (89503) 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/). ### Who decides what the crew packs? You do. The estimate lists full, partial or box-only packing, and you choose before the date is set. ### Can the crew move a few pieces to a relative's house? Yes. A second delivery address can be written into the estimate. ### How early should we begin sorting? Several weeks before the move is comfortable for most families, and the [moving timeline](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-timeline/) shows a schedule. ## 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) 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! B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 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! ### Owner's reply 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. L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. ## 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