Island Sands Apartments

5225 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77551

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Property Information

  • Built in 1969
  • 12 units/2 stories

About Island Sands Apartments

Experience Galveston living at Island Sands Apartments. Based in Galveston's 77551 area, moving to this community gives you a wide variety of nearby experiences to enjoy. Here at this community, the professional leasing staff is ready to help you in finding the perfect new apartment. Come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Contact us or stop by today.

Island Sands Apartments is an apartment community located in Galveston County and the 77551 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Galveston Independent attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Playground

Apartment Features

  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
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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Amenities
  • Playground
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 8 min 4.7 mi
Drive: 23 min 15.1 mi
Drive: 46 min 29.9 mi
Drive: 44 min 32.1 mi
Island Sands Apartments is within 8 minutes or 4.7 miles from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College.
Schools
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
170 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
707 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
374 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades 5-6
426 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
565 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
527 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,934 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 5-12
8 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
62 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Walkability Near Island Sands Apartments

Somewhat Walkable
59
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
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
62
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Island Sands Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Island Sands Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Moody Gardens
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Galveston Harbor Tours
Drive: 6 min 3.7 mi
Texas Seaport Museum
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Seawolf Park
Drive: 13 min 6.0 mi
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Drive: 35 min 12.7 mi
Island Sands Apartments has 5 parks within 12.7 miles, including Moody Gardens, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Texas Seaport Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Island Sands Apartments is 4.1 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
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Drive: 43 min 30.7 mi
Island Sands Apartments is 4.2 miles from Pelican Spit Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Island Sands Apartments is in Bayou Shore in the city of Galveston. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.9 mile of the property. Five parks are within 12.7 miles, including Moody Gardens, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Texas Seaport Museum.

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