Tucked away in El Portal’s lush Sherwood Forest, the Ivy House is a charming 3BD/2BA home with timeless appeal. Renovated in 2005, this lush gem lives larger than its size with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace-accented living room, and dining living/media space that flows into a serene tropical garden through double French doors. The split bedroom layout offers privacy, with a tranquil primary suite featuring oolite stone floors and a spa-like pebble shower. Enjoy updated kitchen and baths, a 2018 roof, full hurricane-impact windows/doors, and peaceful surroundings in a non-flood zone. A rare find in one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, Sherwood Forest, a green enclave with an Old Florida feel just minutes from the MiMo District, Little River, and Biscayne Blvd’s vibrant energy.
Sold for $875,000
$875,000
8538 NE 4th Ave, El Portal, FL 33138
3beds
1,227sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
4,614 Square Feet Lot
$844,800 Zestimate®
$713/sqft
$6,007 Estimated rent
Home value
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Serene tropical gardenDouble french doorsVaulted ceilingsOolite stone floorsSplit bedroom layoutUpdated kitchenSpa-like pebble shower
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Listed by:
Joan Bruggink 786-332-1781,
One Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Gerardo Nieto Steffens, 3574442
Robert Bourne Real Estate LLC
Source: MIAMI,MLS#: A11811501
Originating MLS: A-Miami Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: A-Miami Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Great Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Marble, Wood
- Doors: High Impact Doors
- Windows: Clear Impact Glass, Impact Glass
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,401
- Total interior livable area: 1,227 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Guest
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: First Floor Entry
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: R30-No Pool/No Water
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 4,614 Square Feet
- Features: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1832070490570
- Zoning: 0100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete Block Construction
- Roof: Barrel Roof
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Municipal Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Sherwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Portal
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $713/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $664,465
- Annual tax amount: $15,360
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing terms: All Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2025 | Pending sale | $895,000+2.3%$729/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Sold | $875,000-2.2%$713/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+37.3%$729/sqft |
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| 12/14/2024 | Listing removed | $5,000-13.8%$4/sqft |
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| 12/14/2024 | Price change | $5,800+31.8%$5/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,400$4/sqft |
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| 8/11/2021 | Sold | $652,000+64%$531/sqft |
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| 3/19/2018 | Sold | $397,500-7.6%$324/sqft |
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| 2/25/2018 | Pending sale | $430,000$350/sqft |
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| 2/4/2018 | Listed for sale | $430,000$350/sqft |
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| 1/30/2018 | Pending sale | $430,000$350/sqft |
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| 1/8/2018 | Price change | $430,000-7.3%$350/sqft |
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| 11/21/2017 | Price change | $464,000-3.1%$378/sqft |
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| 11/1/2017 | Price change | $478,9990%$390/sqft |
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| 10/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $479,000+36.9%$390/sqft |
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| 4/1/2014 | Sold | $350,000-7.7%$285/sqft |
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| 12/30/2013 | Listing removed | $378,999$309/sqft |
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| 9/19/2013 | Price change | $378,9990%$309/sqft |
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| 7/19/2013 | Price change | $379,000-2.6%$309/sqft |
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| 4/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $389,000+3.7%$317/sqft |
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| 8/1/2011 | Listing removed | $374,999$306/sqft |
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| 6/13/2011 | Price change | $374,999+0.1%$306/sqft |
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| 4/15/2011 | Price change | $374,500-0.1%$305/sqft |
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| 3/30/2011 | Price change | $374,9990%$306/sqft |
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| 3/3/2011 | Price change | $375,000+0%$306/sqft |
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| 1/30/2011 | Price change | $374,9990%$306/sqft |
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| 1/22/2011 | Price change | $375,000+0%$306/sqft |
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| 12/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $374,999+74.4%$306/sqft |
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| 3/10/2010 | Sold | $215,000+15.9%$175/sqft |
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| 11/20/2002 | Sold | $185,500$151/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,878 +3.4% | $664,465 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $15,360 +9% | $632,142 +10% |
| 2023 | $14,087 +11% | $574,675 +10% |
| 2022 | $12,690 +40.9% | $522,432 +47.9% |
| 2021 | $9,006 +13.1% | $353,245 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $7,965 +10.4% | $313,530 +10% |
| 2019 | $7,213 +23.2% | $285,028 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $5,853 | $276,171 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $5,853 +1.3% | $270,491 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $5,780 +0.4% | $264,928 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $5,758 +21% | $263,087 +54.5% |
| 2014 | $4,760 +11.9% | $170,303 +10% |
| 2013 | $4,253 | $154,821 -2% |
| 2012 | $4,253 -4.6% | $158,035 -4.5% |
| 2011 | $4,457 +19.1% | $165,438 +27.9% |
| 2010 | $3,742 -37.8% | $129,299 -43.4% |
| 2009 | $6,020 +131.3% | $228,363 +136.6% |
| 2007 | $2,603 -7.5% | $96,529 |
| 2006 | $2,813 | -- |
| 2005 | $2,813 +5.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,664 +330.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $618 +13.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $544 | -- |
| 2001 | $544 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 33138
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