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.
For sale
$895,000
8538 NE 4th Ave, El Portal, FL 33138
3beds
1,227sqft
Est.:
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
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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#: A11811501
Originating 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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