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  • $895,000

    8538 NE 4th Ave, El Portal, FL 33138

    3beds
    1,227sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    4,614 Square Feet Lot
    $859,500 Zestimate®
    $729/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Serene tropical gardenDouble french doorsVaulted ceilingsOolite stone floorsSplit bedroom layoutUpdated kitchenSpa-like pebble shower
    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.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 28, 2025 at 12:01pm

    Listed by:

    Joan Bruggink 786-332-1781,

    One Sotheby's International Re

    Source: MIAMI,MLS#: A11811501MLS LogoOriginating MLS: A-Miami Association of REALTORS
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    Facts & 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
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    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: $729/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $656,272
    • Annual tax amount: $15,360
    • Date on market: 5/30/2025
    • Listing terms: All Cash,Conventional
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