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Toni Zhang, Petitioner V City Of Ann Arbor, Respondent · 25-002569-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Toni M.I. Last Name/Company Name Zhang Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) Ann Arbor 3071 N Spurway Dr City or Town ANN ARBOR State Michigan ZIP Code 48105 Telephone Number 734-263-5108 Fax Number E-mail Address tw_ustc@yahoo.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Toni M.I. Last Name Zhang Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) Ann Arbor City or Town ANN ARBOR State Michigan ZIP Code 48105 Telephone Number 7342635108 Fax Number E-mail Address tw_ustc@yahoo.com Section 3: 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 non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 2898 Rayfield Ave
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR ANN ARBOR Michigan 48105 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Ann Arbor (WASHTENAW) County Washtenaw Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Dear MI State: I am writing to respectfully request a review of my property tax assessment for the 2024/2025 tax year. I kindly ask that you consider my appeal, as I believe my property has been overvalued based on the evidence presented below. My appeal is supported by the following key factors: 1. Market Data: I have identified several comparable properties sold in 2024 within my community, located near my address. These properties are similar to mine in size, features, and lot location (facing major roads with traffic). The average sales price of these comparable properties is $556,503.00, as detailed in the attached list. Assuming a standard assessment rate of approximately 50% of market value, this suggests my property’s assessed and taxable value should be $278,251.50. However, the City has assigned an assessed and taxable value of $288,900, which exceeds the current market evidence. 2. Lot Location: My property’s front door faces a major street, exposing it to significant noise, traffic, and dust. These conditions adversely affect its desirability and value compared to similar homes in quieter, less exposed locations within the community. 3. Community Reputation: The reputation of the builder and the HOA management company serving our community may also impact property values. I believe these entities have not maintained standards that justify the assessed value of my property. Public sentiment reflecting these concerns is widely available on platforms such as Reddit.com and Change.org. Additionally, I have enclosed a photograph of my front door’s concrete patio to illustrate the quality issues that further support my case. I respectfully request that you review this information and adjust my property’s taxable valuation to reflect a fair and actual average taxable value: 278,251.50, Thank you for your time and consideration. I am grateful for your willingness to evaluate my petition despite my inability to attend an in-person appointment. Please let me know if you require any additional documentation to support my appeal. Sincerely, Toni Tongxiao Zhang Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2024 and 2025 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March If No, check the applicable reason(s): Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 09-09-15-104-105 Classification of Property: Personal Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 577800 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 288900 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 556503 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 278251.50 Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Toni Zhang