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$1,999 / Month

5515 Avenue R

Galveston, TX 77551

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832-769-7069

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,000 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Deck
Traditional Architecture
Patio
Living Room
Tile Flooring
1 Detached Carport Space

5515 Avenue R

About This Home

Available Now

Absolutely gorgeous and very well-maintained 2-bedroom,2-bathroom home located in the heart of Galveston Island,just 6 blocks from the beach and Seawall. This charming home offers comfort,modern updates,and a prime coastal location. Both bedrooms feature private custom-built en-suite bathrooms,providing added privacy and convenience. The home has been updated with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout,along with fresh texture and paint. The kitchen boasts beautiful Calacatta quartz countertops and comes fully equipped with all appliances included in the lease,including refrigerator,washer,and dryer. Updated HVAC system and a New roof,offering peace of mind and energy efficiency. Step outside to enjoy an extra-large 6,000 sq ft fully fenced yard,perfect for outdoor living,entertaining,or relaxing after a day at the beach. Located just minutes from Galveston’s beaches,restaurants,shopping,school and parks,this home combines island living with everyday convenience. MLS# 24069833

5515 Avenue R is a house located in Galveston County and the 77551 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Galveston Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1965

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Tile Vinyl Plank Vinyl

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Home Security

Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Living Room Dining Room Ceiling Fan Utility Room 1,000 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Electric Cooktop Electric Oven Microwave Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 3/7/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

6,000 Sq Ft Lot Back Yard Fenced Cleared Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio

Parking

1 Detached Carport Space Driveway

Schools

Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School Ball High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Overview

Denver Resurvey Subdivision

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed Pet Deposit Required

Contact

Listed by Serghei Behterev | LPT Realty,LLC
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

Situated about three miles west of historic Downtown Galveston, Bayou Shore is a laidback neighborhood bordering the Offatts Bayou. The community’s close proximity to the bayou and Galveston’s Gulf Coast beaches is ideal for water-based activities like fishing, boating, and jet skiing.

Bayou Shore is also convenient to a bevy of exciting area attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. A wide variety of restaurants are strewn along Broadway Avenue J, offering plenty of options for tasty cuisine near the northern portions of the neighborhood.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
UT Medical Branch	Drive:	9 min	4.8 mi
College of the Mainland	Drive:	23 min	15.5 mi
Alvin Community College	Drive:	47 min	31.8 mi
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake	Drive:	44 min	32.0 mi

5515 Avenue R is within 9 minutes or 4.8 miles from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College.

Schools

Burnet Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-4

527 Students

Attendance Zone

Morgan Elementary Magnet School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-4

565 Students

Attendance Zone

Austin Middle

Public Elementary School

Grades 5-6

426 Students

Attendance Zone

Ball High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,934 Students

Attendance Zone

Judah's Tribe Of Youth

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades 5-12

8 Students

Nearby

Holy Family Catholic School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

56 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5515 Avenue R.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Plaza on Galveston Island	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Galveston Place	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Seaside Village	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi

5515 Avenue R has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Moody Gardens	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Galveston Harbor Tours	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Texas Seaport Museum	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Seawolf Park	Drive:	14 min	6.1 mi
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary	Drive:	36 min	12.9 mi

5515 Avenue R has 5 parks within 12.9 miles, including Moody Gardens, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Texas Seaport Museum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Drive:	8 min	4.4 mi
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Drive:	9 min	4.7 mi

5515 Avenue R is 4.4 miles from Shriners Hospitals for Children, and is convenient to other hospitals, including University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	9 min	4.3 mi
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	42 min	30.5 mi

5515 Avenue R is 4.3 miles from Pelican Spit Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.