--- title: Moving to Spanish Springs, NV: Resident Guide url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-spanish-springs/ 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 --- Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Moving to Spanish Springs: new-resident guide # Moving to Spanish Springs, Nevada Spanish Springs is an unincorporated Washoe County community of about 17,980 people, where 91.9 percent of households own their home. Because it has no city government, Washoe County handles services, and the nearest state DMV office is in Reno. 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/) ## Spanish Springs by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 15 mi, about 28 min via SR 445 - Population 17,980 - Households 6,685 - Homes owned / rented 91.9% / 8.1% - Median year built 2002 - Median home value $623,900 - Moved in the past year 7% - Elevation 4,735 ft - County Washoe County - ZIP codes 89441, 89436 Data (read 2026-10-19): [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/); [USGS Elevation Point Query Service](https://apps.nationalmap.gov/epqs/). Spanish Springs Valley (ZIPs 89441 and 89436) lies north of Sparks along SR 445, about 15 miles and 28 minutes from the O'Brien's warehouse. It has high owner-occupancy and a median household income near $127,658. Its homes were mostly built after 2000. ## Washoe County is your local government Spanish Springs is not a city, so Washoe County handles planning, permits, property tax and recording. The county site lists the Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer and Registrar of Voters, and a Community Services department covers utilities and development. If you are buying, confirm the parcel with the Assessor before closing. ## Water, sewer and septic: check by address Utility service in the valley varies by lot. The county's Community Services pages cover sewer and reclaimed water, and county planning documents describe a long-running effort to move older septic areas of the valley onto sewer. That means your own parcel may be on county water, on a private well, or on a septic system. Ask the seller exactly which, and request the last bills or the well records. Electricity is supplied by NV Energy. The [utilities guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/utilities/) has a call order that works here too. ## Schools in the Washoe County School District Spanish Springs students attend Washoe County School District campuses. The district decides school assignment by address, so confirm the street first. With a median age of 45.8, many households are empty nesters, but the valley still has several elementary schools. See the [schools guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/schools/). ## DMV and AAA options No DMV office operates in the valley. The state office for the area is Reno at 9155 Double Diamond Parkway, with weekday hours from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday hours from 8 am to 4 pm. The AAA office at 1360 Scheels Drive in Sparks handles registration services the DMV lists, and it is the closer stop for a car registration. ## Moving up the valley Houses here are larger than the Sparks average, and the median year built is 2002, so the load is often bigger than people guess. An estimator will check outbuildings and the garage. For a move date that does not match closing, vault storage from $40 per month is an option. Start with the [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Washoe County, Nevada](https://www.washoecounty.gov/) - [Washoe County School District](https://www.washoeschools.net/) - [Nevada DMV, office locations](https://dmv.nv.gov/locat.htm) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### 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 - [Movers in Spanish Springs](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/spanish-springs/) - [Setting up utilities in Reno and Sparks](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/utilities/) - [New Nevada resident checklist: first 30, 60, 90 days](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/) New-resident guides by town ## Read next - [Moving to Incline Village: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-incline-village/) - [Moving to Truckee: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-truckee/) - [Moving to South Lake Tahoe: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-south-lake-tahoe/) - [Moving to Fallon: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-fallon/) - [Moving to Elko: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-elko/) - [Moving to Sun Valley: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-sun-valley/) - [Moving to Verdi: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-verdi/) - [Moving to Washoe Valley: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-washoe-valley/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Is Spanish Springs part of Sparks? No. It is an unincorporated community in Washoe County, though it shares the 89436 ZIP code with parts of Sparks. ### Who handles property tax? Washoe County, through the Assessor and Treasurer. ### Where do I go for a license? The Reno DMV office on Double Diamond Parkway, by appointment. ## 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) 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. D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. 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