2026 MTT ANSWER.pdf
Alicia Dwight Petitioner V Township Of Castleton Respondent · 26-002491-TT
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. ______________________ Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number 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.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes No Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. Yes No Not Applicable 26-002491 KEVIN S HARRIS 67482 COYOTE TRAIL EDWARDSBURG MI 49112 KEVIN S HARRIS EDWARDSBURG MI 49112 269-663-3057 kevinh9115@gmail.com 67482 COYOTE TRAIL 269-663-3057 kevinh9115@gmail.com
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 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)? Yes No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March July December If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? Yes No *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? Yes No If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? Yes 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? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION SEE ENCLOSED RECORD CARD.
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March July December List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March July December Tax Year(s) denied: List the date the exemption was denied: What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Signature *Required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ 52-002-230-20 $187,000 $187,000 $374,000 $187,000
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** BARRY County: CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 08-52-002-230-20 0 0 0 0 2023 0 0 0 0 2024 1,123C 12,600 0 12,600 2025 187,000S 187,000M 201,900 186,200 15,700 2026 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value ACREAGE 1.550 Acres 20,265 100 31,410 1.55 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 31,410 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 52401.VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: Township of Castleton, County of Barry, Michigan Split/Comb. on 11/18/2024 completed 11/18/2024 KEVIN ; Parent Parcel(s): 52-002-230-00; Child Parcel(s): 52-002-230-10, 52-002-230-20, 52-002-230-30; ----------------------------------------- Comments/Influences THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, OF SECTION 35, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, CASTLETON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 89°34’59” EAST 856.40 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89°34'59" EAST 150.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 00°31’37" WEST 450.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°34’59" WEST 150.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 200’ OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE NORTH 00°31'37" EAST 450.00 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.55 ACRES. ***BALANCE OF DESCRIPTION ON FILE*** Tax Description DWIGHT CHRISTOPHER & ALICIA 210 PHILLIPS ST NASHVILLE MI 49073 Owner's Name/Address BRUMM RIVER DR Property Address 2026 Est TCV 403,760 TCV/TFA: 232.05 MAP #: P.R.E. 0% 0 25-0060 05/08/2025 NEW RESIDENCE School: MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: R1 (*) Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV 0.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER NO LONGER PROVI 21-NOT USED/OTHER WD 03/14/2025 0 DWIGHT CHRISTOPHER & ALICI WHITE GARY & BONNIE Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 09/23/2026
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Class: C -5 Effec. Age: 1 Floor Area: 1,740 Total Base New : 302,825 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 299,799 X 1.242 Estimated T.C.V: 372,350 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family STANDARD Cls C -5 Blt 2025 (11) Heating System: Forced Air w/ Ducts Ground Area = 1740 SF Floor Area = 1740 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=99/100/100/100/99 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Siding Basement 1,740 Total: 244,722 242,277 Other Additions/Adjustments Basement, Outside Entrance, Below Grade 1 2,727 2,700 Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 1 4,478 4,433 Water/Sewer 1000 Gal Septic 1 4,689 4,642 Water Well, 200 Feet 1 10,565 10,459 Deck Treated Wood 25 1,140 1,129 Treated Wood 32 1,353 1,339 Treated Wood 15 672 665 Garages Class: C Exterior: Siding Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished) Base Cost 840 31,130 30,819 Common Wall: 1.5 Wall 1 -3,883 -3,844 Built-Ins Appliance Allow. 1 2,713 2,686 Breezeways Frame Wall 48 2,519 2,494 Totals: 302,825 299,799 Notes: ECF (VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL) 1.242 => TCV: 372,350 Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: Car Capacity: Class: C Exterior: Siding Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 1.5 Wal Foundation: 42 Inch Finished ?: Auto. Doors: 0 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 840 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 (17) Garage Treated Wood Treated Wood Treated Wood Brzwy, FW 25 15 32 48 Type Area (16) Porches/Decks Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Gas (15) Fireplaces Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System 1 (15) Built-ins Lump Sum Items: Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal Septic 2000 Gal Septic 1 1 (14) Water/Sewer Average Fixture(s) 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softener, Auto Softener, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan 2 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. X Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. X Ex. No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 0 (12) Electric Central Air Wood Furnace Forced Air w/o Ducts Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling X Elec. Steam Oil Coal Gas Wood X (11) Heating/Cooling Joists: Unsupported Len: Cntr.Sup: (10) Floor Support Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF Walkout Doors (A) 1 (9) Basement Finish Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (8) Basement Basement: 1740 S.F. Crawl: 0 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (7) Excavation (6) Ceilings Kitchen: Other: Other: (5) Floors H.C. X Solid Doors: Small Ord X Lg Size of Closets Min Ord X Ex Trim & Decoration Plaster Wood T&G Drywall Paneled (4) Interior Eavestrough Insulation Front Overhang Other Overhang 0 0 (3) Roof (cont.) *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on Parcel Number: 08-52-002-230-20 Chimney: Brick Asphalt Shingle X Gambrel Mansard Shed Gable Hip Flat X (3) Roof Wood Sash Metal Sash Vinyl Sash Double Hung Horiz. Slide Casement Double Glass Patio Doors Storms & Screens Large Avg. Small X Many Avg. Few X (2) Windows Wood/Shingle Aluminum/Vinyl Brick Insulation X (1) Exterior Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor Bedrooms Room List Condition: Good Remodeled 0 Yr Built 2025 Building Style: STANDARD Wood Frame X Single Family Mobile Home Town Home Duplex A-Frame X Building Type 09/23/2026
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Parcel Number: 08-52-002-230-20, Residential Building 1 Printed on 09/23/2026
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5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): CHANGES IN ASSESSED VALUE IS A MARKET ADJUSTMENT. CHANGES IN TAXABLE VALUE IS DUE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: THE CONSUMER PRICE INCREASE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, TRANSFER OF OWNWERSHIP, OR IMPROVEMENTS BEING REMOVED. IF PRIOR YEAR AMOUNTS ARE ZERO - THIS IS A NEW PARCEL AS A RESULT OF A SPLIT, COMBINATION, OR BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the year by approximately: No Yes X Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse": Residential X Yes No SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Email Address: Telephone Number: Name: March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": Exempt As "Development Property": THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL X No Yes Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (Rev. 10-25) ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 1. TAXABLE VALUE: NASHVILLE, MI 49073 % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 189,300 201,900 189,300 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No X Yes EXEMPTIONS NASHVILLE MI 49073 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PARCEL NUMBER: This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. L-4400 FROM CASTLETON TOWNSHIP KEVIN HARRIS 67482 COYOTE TRAIL EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112 08-52-002-230-20 DWIGHT CHRISTOPHER & ALICIA BRUMM RIVER DR 210 PHILLIPS ST PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: CURRENT TENTATIVE AMOUNT YEAR: PRIOR AMOUNT YEAR: CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR TO CURRENT YEAR 2025 2026 1,123 187,353 186,230 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 201,900 12,600 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 12,600 2025 % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": .00% % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": .00% PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE INDIVIDUAL LISTED DIRECTLY ABOVE THIS BOX FOR QUESTIONS. MARCH BOARD OF REVEIW APPEALS ARE HEARD ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS AT CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL, 915 REED ST, NASHVILLE, MI 49078. IF UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON, APPEAL LETTERS ARE ACCEPTED – BUT NOT LATER THAN THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE APPEAL HEARINGS. APPEAL HEARING DATES & TIMES: MARCH 9, 2026 FROM 1PM - 4PM & 6PM - 9PM MARCH 10, 2026 FROM 9AM – NOON & 1PM - 4PM (269) 663-3057 KEVIN HARRIS KEVINH9115@GMAIL.COM THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, OF SECTION 35, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, CASTLETON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE SOUTH 89°34’59” EAST 856.40 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID 401 402 Residential 2026 23065 $8317
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http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html 03/20/2026 02:34 PM BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112 67482 COYOTE TRAIL KEVIN HARRIS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP “Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 2026 0.0000 2026 187,000 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 187,353 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 2026 187,000 201,900 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE REDUCING ASSESSMENT TO REFLECT 50% OF MARKET VALUE Board of Review Comments: They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 08-52-002-230-20 The Board has completed their review of parcel number Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary to compute your assessment and taxable value. 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: NASHVILLE MI 49073 210 PHILLIPS ST DWIGHT CHRISTOPHER & ALICIA THENCE SOUTH 89 34 59 EAST 856.40 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 35 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89°34'59" EAST 150.00 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 00°31’37" WEST 450.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°34’59" WEST 150.00 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 200’ OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER BRUMM RIVER DR 08-52-002-230-20 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: FROM 2026
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State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan Administrative Hearing System Michigan Tax Tribunal Small Claims Division Proof of Service By signing below, I verify that I have served a copy of the completed form(s), along with any enclosures, onto the Petitioner via email. September 23, 2026 Kevin Harris, Assessor Date