Reisterstown, MD Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Reisterstown, MD Moving Company
Reisterstown is one of the oldest communities in northwest Baltimore County, founded in 1758 when John Reister opened a tavern on the road that became Reisterstown Road. It is not an incorporated town, so the county handles permits, trash pickup, and parks. About 25,600 people live here today, between Owings Mills to the south and the Carroll County line to the north, and part of the community crosses into Carroll County. Our York-based crew is close by and moves families here often as part of our Maryland moving service.
The center of town is the Reisterstown Historic District, with older homes and shops along Main Street. Many of these houses have steep, narrow stairs, low doorways, and little or no driveway, so we plan the truck spot and take furniture apart when it will not fit through. Next door, the Glyndon Historic District along Butler Road has Victorian-era homes with porches and big trees that also need a careful plan.
Away from Main Street, most of Reisterstown is split-levels, colonials, ranch homes, and townhome communities. Townhomes often have shared parking lots and several sets of stairs, and some HOAs set rules on move hours and trucks. About two-thirds of homes here are owner-occupied, so we see a lot of full-house moves with basements and garages to pack. We bring the right crew size so the day does not drag on, and we wrap furniture in pads and protect floors on the way out.
Reisterstown sits where Reisterstown Road, I-795, Hanover Pike (MD 30), and Westminster Pike meet, so getting in and out is easy, but Main Street can get tight for a moving truck. We time the arrival to avoid rush hour when we can, and we check where the truck can safely park before the crew starts carrying. Our packing crew can box up one room or the whole house, and our storage service can hold your things if your dates do not line up.
We also serve nearby Owings Mills, Hampstead, and Glyndon. Our crew is based in York, PA, just up the road, so Reisterstown is one of the closest Maryland towns we serve. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Reisterstown move like we are helping our own neighbors. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 717-844-5125 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our York, PA & Maryland crew moves families in Reisterstown every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“Crew arrived early and work professionally and had us moved from our home to an apartment in four hours. If we ever move again A&M Friendly Movers will be my first call and I will recommend them to everyone I know.”
Richard Luckman
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“Movers were very efficient and were careful with everything. Made life so much easier. Put everything together for us. Would use them again and highly recommend to anyone looking to move. Thanks so much!!”
Linda Tosto
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“3rd time using them; 2nd time in 3 weeks. They’ve been able to troubleshoot well & figure out how to get some sizeable items around weird twists & turns in old multi-story houses.”
Will Sinnott
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
Your Reisterstown Moving Crew
Your Reisterstown move is handled by our York, PA & Maryland crew, based at 5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. That’s about 53 miles (around 75 minutes) from Reisterstown, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 717-844-5125
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Reisterstown, MD Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Reisterstown and all of Baltimore County.
Long-Distance Moving
Upfront pricing for moves out of state.
Packing & Unpacking
Full or partial packing with quality materials.
Storage
Short- and long-term storage between homes.
Commercial Moving
Offices, retail, and restaurant moves done right.
Junk Removal
Clear out what you do not want to move.
Military Moves
Careful moves on tight PCS timelines.
Piano & Safe Moving
Heavy and specialty items handled safely.
Reisterstown, MD Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including winter storms.
Reisterstown at a Glance
25,582
Population
41.8 years
Median Age
$358,700
Median Home Value
$85,543
Median Household Income
29.9 min
Average Commute
66.2% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Reisterstown CDP, MD, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Reisterstown, MD
Reisterstown is served by Baltimore County Public Schools. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Reisterstown Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Cedarmere Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Glyndon Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Franklin Middle School
Grades 6-8
Franklin High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Baltimore County Public Schools.
Places to Eat in Reisterstown
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Little Georgia
Georgian (country) • Facebook page
Kecco's Woodfire Kitchen
Wood-fired pizza, Italian • Visit website
Sonny Lee's Hunan Taste
Chinese • Visit website
Reisterstown Diner
Diner • Facebook page
Olive Branch Italian Grill
Italian • Visit website
Farmacy Brewing
Farm brewery • Visit website
Things to Do in Reisterstown
Reisterstown Historic District
Main Street's historic homes and shops, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. • Map
Glyndon Historic District
Victorian village next to Reisterstown, known for its yearly Fourth of July parade. • Map
St. Michael's Church (Hannah More Chapel)
Small Carpenter Gothic chapel from about 1853 on Reisterstown Road, listed on the National Register. • Map
Liberty Reservoir
Large wooded reservoir just west of town for fishing and hiking. • Map
Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
State natural area with rare serpentine grasslands and trails a short drive south. • Map
Moving to or from Reisterstown? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Reisterstown: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Reisterstown. Here’s what we plan around.
Plan for historic Main Street
In the Reisterstown Historic District, MD 140 turns into two-lane Main Street with only occasional turn lanes, so we plan truck parking before move day.
Know the I-795 connection
The Northwest Expressway (I-795) ends at MD 140 on the edge of Reisterstown and links the community to the Beltway via Owings Mills and Pikesville.
Check which county you're in
Reisterstown spans Baltimore and Carroll counties, so trash and bulk rules depend on your address.
Use your scheduled bulk days
Baltimore County single-family homes and townhomes get two scheduled bulk collections a year, up to three items each, with dates sent by mailer. Set items out after 6 p.m. the night before.
Avoid festival weekends
The Reisterstown Festival is held each September at Hannah More Park, and the Bloomin’ ArtsFest runs in May at Franklin Middle School.
What Shapes Your Reisterstown Move Cost
No surprises. Here is exactly what goes into your quote, so you can plan with confidence.
Home Size
How many rooms and how much furniture. A condo and a four-bedroom house are very different jobs.
Distance
Across town, across Baltimore County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Reisterstown depends on narrow stairs and tight parking in the historic Main Street area, townhome HOA rules, and traffic where I-795 meets Reisterstown Road.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Reisterstown, MD Moving FAQs
Yes. We plan for narrow stairs, low doorways, and limited parking, and we take furniture apart when needed.
Yes. Share your community’s rules on move hours and truck parking, and we will plan the day around them.
Reisterstown is served by our York, PA crew, which covers northern Maryland. Call 717-844-5125 to check dates.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Yes. Our crews leave from our Mount Wolf, PA office, about 53 miles and roughly 76 minutes from Reisterstown. We’re a family-owned, licensed and insured mover serving the region since 2015.
Yes. We move older homes in Glyndon and along Reisterstown’s historic Main Street, and every piece of furniture is pad-wrapped before it goes on the truck. Quotes are always free.
Local moves are billed hourly, and the clock starts when our crew arrives at your door. Quotes are always free, so call us with your Reisterstown address and we’ll walk you through it.
Ready to Move In or Out of Reisterstown?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Reisterstown Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Reisterstown.
Reisterstown Historic District / Main Street
The town center, founded by John Reister in 1758, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979; MD 140 becomes Main Street and narrows to two lanes here.
Glyndon
A Victorian-era village founded in 1871 along Butler Road (MD 128), designated Baltimore County's first historic district in 1981.
Worthington
The community east of Reisterstown around Greenspring Avenue and Park Heights Avenue (MD 129).
Franklin area
Home to the historic Franklin Academy building, now a library, and Franklin Middle and High Schools along Cockeys Mill Road and Franklin Boulevard.
Hanover Pike (MD 30) / north end
Reisterstown's northern boundary lies near the junction of MD 140 and Hanover Pike, which heads north toward Hampstead.
Liberty Reservoir side
Liberty Reservoir lies west of Reisterstown, where MD 140 crosses into Carroll County.
Owings Mills
The community just south of Reisterstown along Reisterstown Road and I-795.
Reisterstown Areas We Serve
Historic Main Street
Older homes in the Reisterstown Historic District with steep stairs, low doorways and limited parking.
Glyndon
Victorian-era homes with porches and mature trees along Butler Road, next to Reisterstown.
Suburban neighborhoods and townhomes
Split-levels, colonials and townhome communities off Reisterstown Road and Hanover Pike, some with HOA rules.