--- title: Moving to Sun Valley, NV: New Resident Guide url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-sun-valley/ 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: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY 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 Sun Valley: new-resident guide # Moving to Sun Valley, Nevada: a new-resident guide Sun Valley is an unincorporated Washoe County community of about 22,228 people, only 13 minutes from the O'Brien's warehouse. Its water and sewer come from the Sun Valley General Improvement District, and the nearest state DMV is the Reno office. 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/) ## Sun Valley by the numbers - Drive from our Sparks warehouse 7 mi, about 13 min via SR 443, I-580 - Population 22,228 - Households 6,922 - Homes owned / rented 75.5% / 24.5% - Median year built 1990 - Median home value $349,100 - Moved in the past year 6.3% - Elevation 4,906 ft - County Washoe County - ZIP codes 89433, 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/). Sun Valley (ZIPs 89433 and 89436) sits at 4,906 feet north of Reno along SR 443. About 75.5 percent of households own their homes, but only 14.1 percent moved in during 2020 or later, a steadier neighborhood than most. Local government works through the county and a district. ## Sun Valley General Improvement District The SVGID is a Washoe County special district formed in 1967 that provides water and sewer service, among other things. Because the district bills sewer as a flat rate, ask the district for the current schedule when you set up your account. NV Energy supplies electric service. ## Washoe County runs everything else Sun Valley is not a city, so Washoe County handles property records, tax collection, voter registration, permits and planning. The Assessor and Recorder pages are on washoecounty.gov. ## Schools Public schools belong to the Washoe County School District, which assigns students by address. Enrollment asks for proof of residence and vaccination records. ## Which DMV The Reno office at 9155 Double Diamond Parkway is the closest state DMV, open weekdays 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am to 4 pm, and AAA in Sparks at 1360 Scheels Drive handles registration. The [driver's license guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/drivers-license/) lists documents. ## Who lives in Sun Valley The Census estimate puts the median age at 35.8 and median household income near $77,446, with rent around $1,214 a month. Only 0.6 percent of residents moved from another state in the past year, which says that most newcomers come from elsewhere in Washoe County. If you are moving across town, an in-county move is usually simpler on paperwork, since your county and school district stay the same. ## Small tasks that save time Update your address with the DMV online, file a change of address with the post office, and tell the school district if a student changes campuses. The [change-of-address checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/change-of-address-checklist/) has the full list. Registering to vote in your new precinct is done through the Registrar of Voters; see [voter registration](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/voter-registration/). ## Moving a short distance At 6.7 miles, this is one of the shortest drives to the Sparks yard. Houses are modest in size, with a median home value near $349,100 and a median year built of 1990. A [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) with 10 free heavy-duty boxes starts the quote. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Washoe County, General Improvement Districts](https://www.washoecounty.gov/bcc/General_Improvement_Districts/index.php) - [Washoe County, Nevada](https://www.washoecounty.gov/) - [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 Sun Valley](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/sun-valley/) - [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 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/) - [Moving to Gardnerville Ranchos: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-gardnerville-ranchos/) - [Moving to Silver Springs: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-silver-springs/) - [Moving to Yerington: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-yerington/) - [Moving to Winnemucca: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-winnemucca/) - [Moving to Lovelock: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-lovelock/) - [Moving to Kings Beach and Tahoe City: new-resident guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/moving-to-kings-beach-and-tahoe-city/) 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 Sun Valley a city? No. It is a census-designated place in Washoe County. ### Who provides water? The Sun Valley General Improvement District. ### Where is the nearest DMV? Reno, at 9155 Double Diamond Parkway. ## 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) T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. J Janet M. May 16, 2026 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. ## 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