8538 NE 4th Ave El Portal, FL 33138
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,227
Sq Ft
4,614
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- Garden View
- No HOA
- Marble Flooring
- Great Room
- 2-minute walk to Sherwood Forest Indian Park
About This Home
As of August 2025Tucked 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,360
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 4,614 Sq Ft Lot
- North Facing Home
- Fenced
- Property is zoned 0100
Home Design
- Barrel Roof Shape
Interior Spaces
- 1,227 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Fireplace
- Great Room
- Family Room
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Garden Views
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Utility Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Clear Impact Glass
- High Impact Door
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Circular Driveway
- Guest Parking
- Open Parking
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Sherwood Forest Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 18-32-07-049-0570
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 16, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Rosenberg Allyson
Bought by
Taki Mohamad
Seller's Agent
Shane Graber
Graber Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joan Bruggink
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$652,000
Premium/Discount to List
$83,000
14.59%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 11, 2017
Closed on
Mar 12, 2018
Sold by
Boyd John
Bought by
Doss Lame
Seller's Agent
Dawn Wellman
DEW Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Georgeé Kluck
Keller Williams Eagle Realty
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$397,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$81,500
-17.01%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.57%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 31, 2014
Sold by
Regalands Properties Inc
Bought by
Boyd John and Doss Laine
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 5, 2010
Sold by
Lawrie Lisa
Bought by
Regalands Properties Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 2002
Sold by
Slaughter Nick and Slaughter Detra L
Bought by
Lawrie Lisa J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,400
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $652,000 | Pinnacle Title Group Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $397,500 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $350,000 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $215,000 | Sunset Title Inc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Personal Reps Deed | $185,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $294,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $354,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $169,200 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $30,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $148,400 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2025 08/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | Sold | $875,000 | -2.2% | $713 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2025 05/30/25 | For Sale | $895,000 | +37.3% | $729 / Sq Ft |
| 08/11/2021 08/11/21 | Sold | $652,000 | +14.6% | $531 / Sq Ft |
| 06/21/2021 06/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/16/2021 06/16/21 | For Sale | $569,000 | +43.1% | $464 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2018 03/12/18 | Sold | $397,500 | -7.6% | $395 / Sq Ft |
| 02/08/2018 02/08/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/08/2018 01/08/18 | Price Changed | $430,000 | -7.3% | $427 / Sq Ft |
| 11/21/2017 11/21/17 | Price Changed | $464,000 | -3.1% | $461 / Sq Ft |
| 11/01/2017 11/01/17 | Price Changed | $478,999 | 0.0% | $476 / Sq Ft |
| 10/11/2017 10/11/17 | For Sale | $479,000 | -- | $476 / Sq Ft |
Source: MIAMI REALTORS® MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,360 | $664,465 | $392,164 | $272,301 |
| 2024 | $14,087 | $632,142 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $14,087 | $574,675 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $12,690 | $522,432 | $240,045 | $282,387 |
| 2021 | $9,006 | $353,245 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $7,965 | $317,881 | $175,201 | $142,680 |
| 2019 | $7,213 | $285,028 | $140,564 | $144,464 |
| 2018 | $5,853 | $276,171 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $5,780 | $270,491 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,718 | $264,928 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $5,758 | $263,087 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $4,760 | $170,303 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joan Bruggink
J
Seller's Agent in 2025
Joan Bruggink
(786) 332-1781
2 in this area
21 Total Sales
-
Gerardo Nieto Steffens
G
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Gerardo Nieto Steffens
Robert Bourne Real Estate LLC
(786) 707-7383
1 in this area
4 Total Sales
-
Shane Graber
Seller's Agent in 2021
Shane Graber
Graber Realty Group LLC
(305) 606-2200
12 in this area
171 Total Sales
-
Dawn Wellman
Seller's Agent in 2018
Dawn Wellman
DEW Realty, LLC
(305) 297-0787
2 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
Georgeé Kluck
G
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Georgeé Kluck
Keller Williams Eagle Realty
(305) 781-8144
3 in this area
100 Total Sales
Map
Source: MIAMI REALTORS® MLS
MLS Number: A11811501
APN: 18-3207-049-0570
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