How do I schedule a tour of 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?

Use the Tour button on this listing to request a showing of 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138. Pick a day and time and choose an in-person or video-chat tour, and a Pure Equity agent will confirm your visit, often the same day.

Is 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 still available?

8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 is currently listed as Sold, and has been on the market 69 days. Status updates directly from the MLS as homes go under contract, so ask us to confirm availability before you plan a visit.

How much is the monthly payment for 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?

With 20% down ($179,000) on the $895,000 list price and a 30-year fixed loan at an illustrative 6.875% rate, the estimated principal & interest for 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 is about $4,704/mo, before property taxes, insurance. Use the payment estimate on this page to adjust the down payment and rate.

How do I get pre-approved to buy 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?

Getting pre-approved shows sellers you're a serious buyer and clarifies your true budget before you offer on 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138. Contact Pure Equity and we'll connect you with a trusted local lender to review your financing options, no obligation.

What schools serve 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?

8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 is zoned for Miami Shores (elementary), Horace Mann (middle), Miami Edison (high). School assignments and boundaries can change year to year, so confirm current zoning with the local school district before you buy.

Can I negotiate the price of 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?

Often, yes. The right offer on 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 depends on how it's priced against comparable single family sales in El Portal, how long it's been listed, and how motivated the seller is. Pure Equity will run the comps and help you craft a competitive, well-supported offer.

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$875,000

Sold · August 6, 2025

8538 NE 4th Avenue

El Portal, FL 33138

SHERWOOD FOREST

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Sale Summary

What this home sold for

Sold price: $875,000
Vs. list price: 2.2% under
Days on market: 69
Price per sq ft: $713

This 3-bedroom single-family home in Sherwood Forest sold for $875,000 on August 6, 2025. That was 2.2% below its final list price of $895,000. It spent 69 days on the market. At $713 per square foot, it closed 4.2% above the $684 median of the 6 other single-family home sales in the recent closings shown below.

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1,227

Living Sq Ft

1939

Year Built

Listing Snapshot

Sold Price: $875,000
Sold On: August 6, 2025
Days on Site: 69 Days
Bedrooms: 3
Total Baths: 2
Full Baths: 2
Partial Baths: 0
Living Area: 1,227 sqft
Total Sq Ft: 1,401 sqft
Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
Year Built: 1939
Property Type: Single Family
MLS #: A11811501
Property Tax: $15,360 (2024)
Subdivision: SHERWOOD FOREST
County: Miami Dade
Status: Sold
Special Conditions: Listed As Is

About This Property

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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General Features

Property Type: Single Family
Status: Sold
Year Built: 1939
Property Condition: Resale
Number of Stories: 1
Levels: One
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking: Circular Driveway / Driveway / Guest
Direction Faces: North
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Living Sq Ft: 1,227
Total Sq Ft: 1,401
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Zoning: 0100

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer / Dishwasher / Electric Range / Microwave / Washer
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Flooring: Marble / Wood
Fireplace: Yes
Interior Features: Bedroom On Main Level / Living Dining Room / Main Level Primary / Sitting Area In Primary

Exterior Features

Construction: Block
Roof: Barrel
Exterior Features: Lighting / Outdoor Living Area
Patio & Porch: Patio
View: Garden

Community & HOA

Security: Fire Alarm
Pets Allowed: No Pet Restrictions / Yes
Financing Terms: Cash / Conventional
Restrictions: No Restrictions
MLS Area: 2320

Schools

Elementary School: Miami Shores
Middle School: Horace Mann
High School: Miami Edison

About the Community

Sherwood Forest

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Homes for Sale: 0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule a tour of 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?: Use the Tour button on this listing to request a showing of 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138. Pick a day and time and choose an in-person or video-chat tour, and a Pure Equity agent will confirm your visit, often the same day.
Is 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 still available?: 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 is currently listed as Sold, and has been on the market 69 days. Status updates directly from the MLS as homes go under contract, so ask us to confirm availability before you plan a visit.
How much is the monthly payment for 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?: With 20% down ($179,000) on the $895,000 list price and a 30-year fixed loan at an illustrative 6.875% rate, the estimated principal & interest for 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 is about $4,704/mo, before property taxes, insurance. Use the payment estimate on this page to adjust the down payment and rate.
How do I get pre-approved to buy 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?: Getting pre-approved shows sellers you're a serious buyer and clarifies your true budget before you offer on 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138. Contact Pure Equity and we'll connect you with a trusted local lender to review your financing options, no obligation.
What schools serve 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?: 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 is zoned for Miami Shores (elementary), Horace Mann (middle), Miami Edison (high). School assignments and boundaries can change year to year, so confirm current zoning with the local school district before you buy.
Can I negotiate the price of 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138?: Often, yes. The right offer on 8538 NE 4th Avenue, El Portal, FL 33138 depends on how it's priced against comparable single family sales in El Portal, how long it's been listed, and how motivated the seller is. Pure Equity will run the comps and help you craft a competitive, well-supported offer.

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Recently sold homes in Sherwood Forest

These are the last 6 recorded closings in Sherwood Forest, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $707 per square foot. The most recent closed on September 28, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.