scpetition_classification.pdf
Johnny Yee Petitioner V City Of Kalamazoo Respondent · 26-001461-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Johnny M.I. Last Name Yee Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 3641 Whicker Pointe City or Town Kalamazoo State Michigan ZIP Code 49006 Telephone Number 3132686026 E-mail Address jyee821@yahoo.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street, City, St, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 3641 Whicker Pointe Kalamazoo Michigan 49006 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Kalamazoo (KALAMAZOO) County Kalamazoo Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: Property Tax Appeal - Initial Taxable Value set too high. We respectfully appeal the initial taxable value of our property, as it appears overstated relative to current market conditions for condominiums in this locality. Following the transfer of ownership, the City increased both the State Equalized Value (SEV) and Taxable SEV by 11.3% ($212,900 to $237,000)due to uncapping from the previous owner. We believe this initial uncapped taxable value is set too high and does not reflect actual market trends. Our purchase price of $406,000 was the result of an arm’s-length transaction, with the property remaining on the market for over 12 months prior to sale. This extended exposure suggests that the final sale price accurately reflects fair market value under prevailing conditions. A review of comparable condominium sales within our subdivision does not support the level of increase applied: • Annual appreciation rates range from a high of approximately 7.7% (our subject property) to 0 (for those properties which sold for less than previous purchase • Several units have sold for less than their prior purchase prices, including a neighboring unit • The home directly across from ours experienced only a 1.09% average annual increase (approximately 3.31% total) from late 2022 to sale in Jan. 2026 These comparables demonstrate that market appreciation has been modest and inconsistent, not sufficient to justify a 11.3% increase in taxable value. Broader housing market data further supports this conclusion. According to data from the Michigan Regional Information Center (2025), average sales prices declined by 0.01% between April 2024 and April 2025. Additionally, reporting in the Wall Street Journal (Nicole Friedman) indicates a broader national trend of declining or stabilizing home prices.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 While some sources suggest approximately 6% average price growth citywide, this figure includes all property types and does not reflect condominium-specific trends, which are more relevant to this appeal. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the classification at the March Board of Review? No If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Other, please explain Explanation: This was to appeal property tax on a personally occupied residence. Year(s) Under Appeal: 1 Classification Information: Parcel Identification Number: 06-19-218-034 Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real (check one) Residential (check one) What do you believe is the property’s classification? Real (check one) Residential (check one) If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Johnny Yee Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. A fee of $75.00 is required for the filing of a classification appeal. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?