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Gordon L Wenger II Petitioner V Township Of Emmett Respondent · 26-002423-TT
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RECEIVED 5&7 JUL 092026 kr MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002423 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government Charter Township of Emmett Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 621 Cliff St City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Battle Creek MI [49014 Telephone “069-968-024 1 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name: M.L: Last Name: Steven M Hudson Firm Name (if any): Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 621 Cliff St City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Battle Creek MI 149014 Telephone "mr 069-968-024 1 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): smhudson@emmett.org Section 3: Subject Property Information Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. [0] Yes [|] No Not Applicable Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? Yes Oa No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal The Respondent believes the True Cash Value of the property is correct at $397,880; therefore having the Assessed Value of $198,940. Respondent also believes the Taxable Value is correct at $125,412. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [4] Yes Oa No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [A March [J uly [] December If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? O Yes O No If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? O Yes [7] No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? Yes No If so, what is the issue date? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? Section 6: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 13-10-036-004-03 Classification of Property: Real Personal [J (check one) Agricultural J Commercial J Industrial J Residential Timber-Cutover [J ~~ Developmental [J Utility C1 (check one)
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Parcel Number: 13-10 036 004 03 Jurisdiction: EMMETT CHARTER TWP County: CALHOUN Printed on © 07/02/2026 Srantor Grantee | Sale Sale Inst. |Terms of Sale |Liber Verified » | Prent. [ Price Date Type | le Page By Trans. NENGER, GORDON L. & ELAIN |WENGER, GORDON L. II 140,000 04/25/2016 |WD [33-10 BE DETERMINED 14049-433 DEED 0.0 i I | | | [ | Property Address Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO [Zoning: RR Building Permit (s) Date [Number Status 12700 11 MILE RD School: HARPER CREEK COMM SCHOOLS Res Accessory Building 02/20/2025 |PB250011 COMPLETED P.R.E. 100% 05/05/2016 | MAP NO.: 36 NW [ 2026 Est TCV 397,870 TCV/TFA: 315.77 Owner's Name/Address WENGER, GORDON L II 12700 11 MILE RD 8 SERESCO MI 49033-9602 X [Improved [ [vacant [Land Value Estimates for Land Table 004.PURPLE Public | * Factors * Improvements | Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Valué — Dirt Road RECTANGULAR 660.001327.66 1.0000 0.0000 225 100% 0 Lax Descriphion iets Road RECTANGULAR 579.15 646.19 1.0000L0.0000 225 100% 0 SMMETT TWP/T2S R7W, SEC 36: PART NW1/4 | [Faves nena PURPLE 29.500 Acres 4,680 90 PT LOW 124,245 JESC AS COM SO0SEG 01'00"E 1664.70 FT Storm Sewer RES SF RAT ROAD ROW 21780 SgFt 0.00000 100 0 FROM NW COR SEC TH E 525 FT N 33 FT Sidewalk * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation. N54DEG 11'36"E 439.48 FT N 433.21 FT Water 660 Actual Front Feet, 30.00 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 124,245 N65DEG 20'36"E ALG TRAVERSE LINE ALG S'LY Sewer | 3ANK CROOKED CREEK 489.91 FT SOODEG Electric Work Description for Permit PB250011, Issued 02/20/2025: 50 x 60 storage, camper | 03'00"E ALG W 1/8 LINE 1587.71 FT W Gas | trailer, 4x4, snowmobiles, work shop. 1327.85 FT TO W SEC LINE N 660 FT TO BEG. | curb |Street Lights |Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Comments/Influences Topography of Site Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland I = Flood Plain Year Land Building Assessed] Board of| Tribunal/ Taxable Value| Value Value Review Other Value Who When What 2026 62,120 136,820 198,940 198, 940M] 125,412C = po Pah 2 SG 10/22/2025 BLD. PERMI |2025 63,340 107,940 171,280 | | 100, 486C The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009 98 | 7,4 Licensed To: Township of Emmett, County of 2024 46,930 +420] 145,050 97,465C Calhoun, Michigan 2023 | 43,710 84,390] 128,100 92,824C *x* Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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Residential Building
1
of
1
Parcel Number:
13-10
036
004
03
Printed on
07/02/2026
Building Type
(3)
Roof
(cont.)
(11)
Heating/Cooling
(15)
Built-ins
(15)
Fireplaces
(16)
Porches/Decks |
(17)
Garage
X
[Single
Family
Eavestrough
X
|Gas
0il
Elec.
Appliance Allow.
1
|Interior
1
Story
[Area|Type
Year Built:
1978
Mobile Home
Insulation
Wood
Coal
Steam
Cook
Top
Interior
2
Story
-
Car Capacity:
2.5
Town Home
0|Front Overhang
=
-
1
{Dishwasher
2nd/Same Stack
258 Treated Wood
Class:
C
Duplex
0|other Overhang
Forced ar ts
Garbage Disposal
Two Sided
Exterior:
Siding
A-Frame
Foreed Hor be
v ucts
Bath Heater
Exterior
1 Story
Brick Ven.:
0
ater
A
(4)
Interior
.
Vent
Fan
Exterior
2
Story
Stone Ven.:
0
X
[Wood
Frame
TT
SiRokeio Haschogrd
Hot
Tub
Prefab
1
Story
Common Wall:
1 Wall
|
X
|Drywa
Plaster
oe
ha
ot
Py
Lan
1
|Unvented Hood
Prefab
2
Story
Foundation:
42
Inch
|
Building Style:
Paneled |
|Wood T&G
Re dans
[as oon)
Vented Hood
Heat Circulator
Finished ?:
Yes
|
RANCH
7
T
ectric
Wa
ea
Intercom
Raised Hearth
Auto.
Doors:
0
SEA, Srhedoraton
Space; Heater
Jacuzzi Tub
|Wood Stove
Mech.
Doo
0
|
T
VA
B
rs:
1
Fre
Pemegeled
[Ex
[¥]oxd
1
[rei
"
ord
tre Ra
Jacuzzi repl.Tub
|Direct-Vented Ga
Area:
576
3
Oven
L
% Good:
0
Condition:
Good
Size
of Closets
[est Pump Josoli
Microwave
Class
= +5 4
|storage Area:
0
[Ls
[¥]o=d
[emaiy]
No Heating/Cooling
Standard Range
lens Ae
1,260
No Conc.
Floor:
0
q
Central
Ai
Self
CL
Ri
¥en
Room List
Doors|
|Solid|X H.C.
[Eats
Bax
elf
Clean
Range |. ..1 Base New : 298,006
B/6.F.
[EoioE Eager
|
[ood Furnace
Sauna
9g
Basement
5)
Floors
_
|Trash Compactor
Total
Depr Cost:
208,605
X
1.015
5|1st
Floor
(12)
Electric
lcesigval AEE
Estimated T.C.V:
211,734
Carport Area:
q
——
.
|
:
Roof:
2nd Floor
Kitchen:
Vinyl
100]amps Service
|Security System
©
2|Bedrooms
Other:
Carpeted
-
.
i
Other:
Hardwood
No./Qual.
of Fixtures
Cost Est.
for Res.
Bldg:
1
Single Family
RANCH
Cls
C
5
Blt 1978
(1)
Exterior
X [Ex
Tord.
[
[rin
(11)
Heating System:
Forced Heat
& Cool
Wood/Shingle
(6)
Ceilings
LL
Ground Area
= 1260
SF
Floor Area
= 1260
SF.
x
|Aluminum/Vinyl
No.
of Elec. Outlets
Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb.
% Good=70/100/100/100/70
Brick
X |Drywall
[Many [x ]ave.
|
[Few
Building Areas
(13)
Plumbing
Stories
Exterior
Foundation
Size
Cost
New
Depr.
Cost
Insulation
=
eT
T=
1
Story
Siding
Basement
1,260
|
-
T
verage:
Fixture
(s
Total:
209,776
146,844
|
(2)
Windows
(7)
Excavation
13 Fixture Bath
Other Additions/Adjustments
Many
Large
Basement:
1260
S.F.
1
|2 Fixture Bath
Basement Living Area
630
22,157
15,510
X
|avg.
X
|Avg.
Crawl:
0
S.F.
Softener,
Auto
Exterior
Few
|small
| slab:
0
s.F.
Softener, Manual
Brick Veneer
336
5,564
3,895
7
Ticoa Sash
Height
to Joists:
0.0
Solar noses Heat
|
Basement,
Outside Entrance,
Below Grade
ii
2,727
1,909
© Plumbing
Plumbing
Metal
Sash
3
Vinyl
Sash
(8)
Basement
xtra Toss
2
Fixture Bath
1
2,996
2,097
xtra
Sin
X
|Double Hung
Conc.
Block
Separate
SuoWer
Hater/seuer
)
Horiz.
Slide
8|Poured Conc.
Ceramic Tile Floor
000 Sel
REL
1
9,318
6,523
SASEHenE
Stone
Ceramic Tile Wains
rarer Metts
100
Feet
t
9234
fy024
Double Glass
Treated Wood
ceramic
Tub Alcove
pes
a
Patio
Doors
X|Concrete Floor
Vent
Fan
@ an Woo
252
4,642
3,249
Storms
&
Screens
9)
B
t
Finish
-
=
=a
i
i
i
|
{8)
Basement
Finis
(14)
Water/Sewer
Class:
C Exterior:
Siding Foundation:
42
Inch
(Finished)
(3)
Roof
Recreation
SF
FUb1ic Water
Base Cost
576
28,771
20,140
|
X
|Gable
Gambrel|
630
[Living
SF
Public Sewer
Built-Ins
Hip
Mansard
1
[Walkout
Doors
(B
1
Water Well
Dishwasher
1
764
535
Flat
Shed
No
Floor
SE
1000
Gal
Septic
Unvented Hood
1
322
225
-
Walkout Doors
(A)
112000
Gal
Septic
Fireplaces
X |Asphalt Shingle
(10)
Floor Support
P
Interior
1 Story
1
5,235
3,664
Tolsta:
Lump Sum Items:
Totals:
298,006
208,605
Chimney:
Brick
:
Lens
Notes:
onespported
en:
ECF
(AVE HOMES 805
- 1,550
SF OLDER)
1.015 => TCV:
211,734
**%*%
Information herein deemed reliable but
not guaranteed***Page 5
parcel Number: 13-10 036 004 03, Residential Building 1 Printed on 07/02/2026 ie PERT NCIPRC XE ne ICR 240° *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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Agricultural Improvement Card 1 of 1 Parcel Number: 13-10 036 004 03 Printed on 07/02/2026 Building Type Farm Utility Buildings Utility Lean-Tos Farm Utility Buildings Farm Utility Buildings Year Built 2025 |2025 Class/Construction D,Pole 5, PoTe D, Pole D,Pole Quality/Exterior Average Good |Average Average # of Walls, Perimeter 4 wall, 200 Lean-To, 140 |4 wall, 108 4 Wall, 120 Height T6 E 110 0 Heating System No Heating/Cooling No Heating/Cooling No Heating/Cooling No Heating/Cooling Length/Width/Area 60 x 40 = 2400 60 x 10 = 600 30 x 24 = 720 36 x 24 = 864 Cost New $ 42,576 $ 8,247 $ 13,680 $ 15,984 Phy./Func./Econ. %Good [98/100/100 98.0 98/100/100 98.0 66/100/100 66.0 66/100/100 66.0 Depreciated Cost $ 41,724 $ 8,082 $9,029 [$ 10,549 + Unit-In-Place Items $0 $0 $0 $0 Description, Size X | Rate X %Good = Cost | Itemized -> Unit-In-Place -> Items => E.C.F. X 0.892 X 0.892 |x 0.892 X 0.892 | % Good 98 98 [66 66 Est. True Cash Value [¢ 37,218 $ 7,209 [$8,054 $9,410 | Comments: [corp STORAGE - NO ELECTR [pec BLDG DED ACC BLDG DED Total Estimated True Cash Value of Agricultural Improvements / This Card: 61891 / All Cards: 61891 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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07/02/2026 Valuation Report 02:07 PM DB: Emmett Twp 2026 13-10 036 004 03 2026 Est. T.C.V. WENGER, GORDON L II Property Class: 401 12700 11 MILE RD Map ff: 36 NW EMMETT CHARTER TWP CERESCO, MI 49033 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 004.PURPLE * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value RECTANGULAR 660.001327.66 1.0000 0.0000 225 100% 0 RECTANGULAR 579.15 646.19 1.0000L0.0000 225 . 100#* 0 PURPLE 29.500 Acres 4,680 90 PT LOW 124,245 RES SF RAT ROAD ROW 21780 SqFt 0.00000 100 0 * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation. 660 Actual Front Feet, 30.00 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 124,245 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family RANCH Cls C 5 Blt 1978 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 1260 SF Floor Area = 1260 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. %$ Good=70/100/100/100/70 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Siding Basement 1,260 Total: 209,776 146,844 Other Additions/Adjustments Basement Living Area 5 630 22,157 15;510 Exterior Brick Veneer 336 5,564 3,895 Basement, Outside Entrance, Below Grade 1 2,727 1,909 Plumbing 2 Fixture Bath i} 2,996 2,097 Water/Sewer 2000 Gal Septic 1 9,318 6,523 Water Well, 100 Feet 1 5,734 4,014 Deck Treated Wood 252 4,642 3,249 Garages Class: C Exterior: Siding Foundation: 42 Inch (Finished) Base Cost 576 28,771 20,140 Built-Ins Dishwasher 1 764 535 Unvented Hood 1 322 225
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07/02/2026 Valuation Report 02:07 PM Emmett Twp 2026 Parcel Number: 13-10 036 004 03 Page: 2 Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=98/100/100/100/98 Depr. Cost = 41,724 ECF (AVE HOMES 805 - 1,550 SF OLDER) 0.892 => TCV of Bldg: 1 = 37,218 Ag. Bld 2 2025, Lean-To Utility Shed, Lean-To Class:D, Pole Quality:Good Height: 8 ft Description Rate Size Cost New Base Cost 5.48 600 3,288 Default Walls 14...02 450 4,959 Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=98/100/100/100/98 Depr. Cost = 8,082 ECF (AVE HOMES 805 - 1,550 SF OLDER) 0.892 => TCV of Bldg: 2 = 7,209 Ag. Bld 3 0, 4 Wall Utility Building Class:D, Pole Quality:Average Height: 10 ft Description Rate Size Cost New Base Cost 11.23 720 8,086 Default Walls TTT 720 5,594 Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=66/100/100/100/66 Depr. Cost = 9,029 ECF (AVE HOMES 805 - 1,550 SF OLDER) 0.892 => TCV of Bldg: 3 = 8,054 Ag. Bld 4 0, 4 Wall Utility Building Class:D, Pole Quality:Average Height: 10 ft Description Rate Size Cost New Base Cost 10.93 864 9,444 Default Walls 7.57 864 6,540 Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=66/100/100/100/66 Depr. Cost = 10,549 ECF (AVE HOMES 805 - 1,550 SF OLDER) 0.892 => TCV of Bldg: 4 = 9,410 Total Estimated True Cash Value of Agricultural Buildings = 61,891 2026 Est. T.C.V. 10 036 004 03 = 397,870 Est. TCV/Total Floor Area = 315.77, Most recent sale 04/25/2016 for 140,000 2025 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Base for Cap IRM 171,280 171,280 171,280 100,486 2.70 2026 New Eq. Adjustment Loss Additions Tax Adjustment Losses 22,213 5,447 0 22,213 2,113 0 2026 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Capped ->Taxable<- PRE/MBT 198,940 198,940 198,940 125,412 125,412 125,412
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Gordon L. Wenger II ; MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.26-002423 Charter Township of Emmett , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Sharon D. Gresly states that on 7/2/2026 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Property Appeal Answer Form relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Gordon L. Wenger II 12700 11 Mile Road Battle Creek MI 49014 Hurngh He WS Postal Seno ice Shonen © Minato [Signature of person who is servinggnailing copy] Sharon D. Gresly [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy]
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