scpetition_valuation.pdf
Christopher Thomas France Petitioner V City Of Berkley Respondent · 26-001319-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 VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Christopher M.I. Thomas Last Name France Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2637 Oakshire Ave City or Town Berkley State Michigan ZIP Code 48072 Telephone Number (309) 397-0060 E-mail Address chrisfrance4@gmail.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) 2085 Gardner Ave City or Town Berkley County Oakland State Michigan ZIP Code 48072 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Berkley (OAKLAND) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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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 The subject property transferred via an arm’s-length sale on January 8, 2026 for $200,000. This transaction occurred within one week of the December 31, 2025 tax day and represents strong evidence of the property’s true cash value. The sale was an open-market transaction with no concessions or side agreements. The assessed value established by the Board of Review is $143,900, which implies a market value of approximately $287,800. This significantly exceeds the verified purchase price. In addition to the recent sale, comparable sales in the City of Berkley near the valuation date support a market range of approximately $175,000 to $185,500 for similar Berkley homes, while the subject property itself sold for $200,000 in an arm’s-length transaction. These include: • 2690 Ellwood Ave – sold April 2026 for $175,000 (998 sq ft) • 3170 Tyler Ave – sold April 2026 for $185,500 (887 sq ft) • 3763 Gardner Ave – sold August 2025 for $180,000 (983 sq ft; same street as subject property) These sales demonstrate that the subject property’s purchase price falls within the market range for similar homes in Berkley and that the current assessed value materially overstates the property’s true cash value. Based on the verified sale and supporting comparable sales data, the correct true cash value should be $200,000, with a corresponding State Equalized Value of $100,000. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 04-25-18-404-030 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 143900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 143900 What do you believe is the fair market value?
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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 200000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 100000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 100000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Christopher Thomas France Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ 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. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No