scpetition_valuation.pdf
Dunia Arif Petitioner V City Of Sterling Heights Respondent · 26-001422-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 Dunia M.I. Last Name Arif Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 12285 Muirland Drive City or Town Sterling Heights State Michigan ZIP Code 48312 Telephone Number 586-420-0885 E-mail Address duniatuhafi@gmail.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Mohammed M.I. Last Name Alomari Firm Name (if any) Azimuth Legal Services PLLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6633 18 Mile Road-Suite 2B City or Town Sterling Heights State Michigan ZIP Code 48314 Telephone Number 586-413-9996 E-mail Address malomari@azimuthlegal.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) 12285 Muirland Drive
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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 City or Town Sterling Heights County Macomb State Michigan ZIP Code 48312 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Sterling Heights (MACOMB) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: Newly constructed house is similarly situated with other homes built (similar style 2-story colonial 4-bedroom, 2.5 baths, etc) in the same neighborhood by the same builder in the same time frame, and the price that was it sold for when completed in 2025 was $490,065, much less than what the City assessed it for $530,200 (SEV $265,100). Even that price included additional charges which do not necessarily equate to higher market value. Similar homes were assessed for values ranging from $231,000 to $234,000 (SEV) which is equivalent to $462,000 to $468,000 true cash or market value. The assessed, taxed, and SEV should be closer to that range $231,000 to $234,000 as shown by similar homes provided as exhibits. 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: 10-10-35-128-088 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:
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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 265100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 265100 What do you believe is the fair market value? 465000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 232500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 32600 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Dunia Arif 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? Yes