127 NE 88th St El Portal, FL 33138
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,115
Sq Ft
6,750
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Room in yard for a pool
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
- Deck
- Garden View
- No HOA
About This Home
As of March 2025This might be the cutest home in El Portal! Welcome to The Swing Garden Bungalow. Live in your own lush private retreat, with natural light that floods through the large windows, accenting the beautiful, airy open-flow plan, with multiple living areas, dining, two dreamy bedrooms, and a spacious oversized eat-in island entertainer’s kitchen. The expansive rear garden is perfect for a pool, relaxation, or play, and comes equipped with a workshop/shed. Great features: hardwood floors; updated bathroom; partial impact windows; updated plumbing-electrical; new AC; and plenty of guest parking. All in a convenient non flood zone location, just a few blocks to The Citadel and Downtown Miami Shores shops and restaurants. This is a must see home… just look for the delightful front yard tree swing!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Graber Realty Group LLC License #3238857 Listed on: 01/22/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,471
Year Built
- Built in 1937
Lot Details
- 6,750 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Fenced
- Property is zoned 0100
Home Design
- Barrel Roof Shape
Interior Spaces
- 1,115 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Entrance Foyer
- Garden Views
- Attic
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in Utility Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Attached Carport Space
- Driveway
- Open Parking
Outdoor Features
- Room in yard for a pool
- Deck
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating Available
- Electric Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- El Portal Sec 5 Subdivision, Swing Garden Bungalo Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 18-31-01-029-0250
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Mar 9, 2025
Sold by
Medina Diego Mauricio Lopez and Lopez Diego
Bought by
Lopez Alejandro F and Lopez Lourdes Cruz
Seller's Agent
Yvette Valverde
Graber Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Alfred
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$889,000
Sold Price
$819,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-7.87%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.90%
Original Mortgage
$655,200
Outstanding Balance
$651,859
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,636
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
2017 2 Ih Borrower Lp
Bought by
Lopez Diego
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,905
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2017
Sold by
2017 2 Ih Borrower Lp
Bought by
2017 2 Ih Borrower Lp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 14, 2014
Sold by
Thr Florida Lp
Bought by
2014 & 2 Ih Borrower Lp
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$719,935
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 17, 2012
Closed on
Jan 24, 2013
Sold by
Vanterpool Tanya R
Bought by
Thr Florida Lp
Seller's Agent
Ronald Platt
Keller Williams St Pete Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Mitchel
RE/MAX Allstars
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6.12%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.37%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 2012
Sold by
Vanterpool Tanya R and Crespo Eric A
Bought by
Vanterpool Tanya R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Brito Armando J
Bought by
Vanterpool Tanya R and Crespo Eric A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,609
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 20, 2009
Sold by
Materazzi Leeanne and Kellogg Alice
Bought by
Brito Armando J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 6, 2002
Sold by
Materazzi Leeanne
Bought by
Materazzi Leeanne and Kellogg Alice
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 5, 2002
Sold by
Samuel F Diller I
Bought by
Materazzi Leeanne
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 28, 1998
Sold by
Hanson Raegan and Hanson Dona Maria
Bought by
Diller Samuel F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,400
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 12, 1997
Sold by
Glenn Cormack Tr and Dale Cormack Tr
Bought by
Hanson Raegan and Dona-Rodriguez Maria
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
8.01%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 1995
Sold by
Cormack Edna H
Bought by
Cormack Glenn and Cormack Dale
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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 | $819,000 | Gst Title & Trust | |
| Warranty Deed | $819,000 | Gst Title & Trust | |
| Warranty Deed | $339,900 | Attorney | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $230,000 | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $173,000 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $220,000 | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $131,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $78,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $55,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $655,200 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $655,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $110,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $334,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $322,905 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $719,935 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $168,609 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $215,000 | Seller Take Back | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $62,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Sold | $819,000 | -0.7% | $735 / Sq Ft |
| 02/18/2025 02/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/06/2025 02/06/25 | Price Changed | $824,900 | -7.2% | $740 / Sq Ft |
| 01/22/2025 01/22/25 | For Sale | $889,000 | +161.5% | $797 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2019 05/29/19 | Sold | $339,900 | 0.0% | $305 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2019 04/15/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/08/2019 04/08/19 | For Sale | $339,900 | 0.0% | $305 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2016 06/30/16 | Rented | $2,250 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/14/2016 06/14/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/10/2016 06/10/16 | For Rent | $2,250 | +21.6% | -- |
| 12/20/2013 12/20/13 | Rented | $1,850 | -7.5% | -- |
| 11/20/2013 11/20/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/08/2013 11/08/13 | For Rent | $2,000 | +11.1% | -- |
| 05/15/2013 05/15/13 | Rented | $1,800 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/15/2013 04/15/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/16/2013 03/16/13 | For Rent | $1,800 | 0.0% | -- |
| 01/25/2013 01/25/13 | Sold | $230,000 | -6.1% | $206 / Sq Ft |
| 12/17/2012 12/17/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/17/2012 12/17/12 | For Sale | $245,000 | -- | $220 / 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 | $6,471 | $321,911 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $6,294 | $301,029 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $6,294 | $292,262 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $6,089 | $283,750 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $6,029 | $275,486 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $5,905 | $271,683 | $179,025 | $92,658 |
| 2019 | $6,700 | $263,730 | $170,330 | $93,400 |
| 2018 | $6,590 | $264,471 | $170,330 | $94,141 |
| 2017 | $6,123 | $224,651 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,327 | $204,229 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $4,893 | $185,663 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $4,385 | $162,446 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Yvette Valverde
Seller's Agent in 2025
Yvette Valverde
Graber Realty Group LLC
(305) 469-1410
1 in this area
12 Total Sales
-
Bryan Amaya Garcia
B
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Bryan Amaya Garcia
Graber Realty Group LLC
(786) 362-5672
4 in this area
29 Total Sales
-
Vivian Alfred
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Vivian Alfred
Coldwell Banker Realty
(305) 965-5880
1 in this area
21 Total Sales
-
Isael Prieto
Seller's Agent in 2019
Isael Prieto
Able CRE
(305) 509-8530
501 Total Sales
-
Eddie Blanco
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Eddie Blanco
Stratwell, LLC
(305) 684-8733
634 Total Sales
-
Rogelio Lucas
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Rogelio Lucas
Stratwell, LLC
(786) 460-7088
96 Total Sales
Map
Source: MIAMI REALTORS® MLS
MLS Number: A11730189
APN: 18-3101-029-0250
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