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#A11793088, Juan Muguercia, Listing office: Florida Realty of Miami Corp
$895,000 List price
8538 NE 4th Ave El Portal, FL 33138
$10,000
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3 beds
2 full
1,227 sqft
$729 / sqft
House
Property details
About 8538 NE 4th Ave
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,227 sqft
Year built1939
ParkingCircular Driveway, Driveway, Guest
MLS #A11811501
ViewGarden
Virtual tour
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Washer
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Marble, Wood
- Interior: Bedroom on Main Level, First Floor Entry, Fireplace, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Sitting Area in Primary
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Guest
- View: Garden
- Exterior: Fence, Lighting, Patio, Security/High Impact Doors
- Architectural Style: Detached, One Story
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $895,000
- Price/SqFt: $729
- Annual Tax Amount: $14,087
- Tax Year: 2023
- Year Built: 1939
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,227 SqFt
- MLS Number: A11811501
- MLS Name: SEFMIAMI
- Office Name: One Sotheby's International Re
- Office Phone: (305) 538-9711
- Office Email: MLS@onesothebysrealty.com
- Listing Agent: Joan Bruggink
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $599,622 | $14,087 |
| 2022 | $522,432 | $12,689 |
| 2021 | $365,943 | $12,689 |
| 2020 | $317,881 | $9,005 |
| 2018 | $276,171 | $5,853 |
| 2017 | $270,491 | $5,779 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
0.5 mi
•840 NE 87th St
7
Miami Shores Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•10351 NE 5th Ave
4
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•514 NW 77th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,965. The majority of El Portal, FL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
34%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
48%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Audi
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 8538 NE 4th Ave
The listing price of 8538 NE 4th Ave property is $895,000.
The property 8538 NE 4th Ave is a house located in El Portal, Florida, 33138.
Active Listing: 8538 NE 4th Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8538 NE 4th Ave are: Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Miami Shores Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Horace Mann Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North Miami Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Miami Edison Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $14,087 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 8538 NE 4th Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 8538 NE 4th Ave is 1,227 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8538 NE 4th Ave is 1939.
This home is located at 8538 NE 4th Ave in El Portal, FL and zip code 33138. This 1,227 square foot home was built in 1939. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $895,000.
While more than 0 listings in El Portal, FL in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 3 were sold below. In May 2025 in El Portal, FL there were 3.7% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025 median list price was $850,000 and the average listing age was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.