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RECEIVED 

0CT 29 2025 

MICHIGAN 

Andrew Petersen 

CHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

935 N HOYNE AVE 

Chicago, IL 60622 

October 23, 2025 

Michigan Tax Tribunal — Small Claims Division 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

RE: Re-filing Property Tax Appeal — Docket #25 - 003 §p4 

Parcel No: 64-006-320-018-00 

Petitioner: Andrew Petersen 

Dear Tribunal Clerk, 

I'am re-submitting my property tax appeal petition, which 

I previously mailed prior to the July 

31 deadline. Although my check was dated July 20, 2025, and successfully deposited on August 

6,2025, I did not obtain a USPS postmark at the time of mailing. 

I also did not have the date 

written on my tax appeal petition form. I now understand that this resulted in my original petition 

being marked late. 

I have enclosed a completed appeal form, all supporting documentation, and the required $25 

late fee check for processing. 

I respectfully ask that the Tribunal accept this petition and allow 

my appeal to proceed. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Clr fir 

Andrew Petersen

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8 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Andrew H Petersen, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-003564 

Township Of Golden, 

Respondent. 

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER 

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Ciaims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunals rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case. 

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’'s website. 

By: _ Tribunal Clerk 

Entered: October 9, 2025 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives. 

By: Tribunal Clerk

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

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GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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Andrew H Petersen, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

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MTT Docket No. 25-003564 

Township Of Golden, 

Respondent. 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: 

The petition was not filed by July 31 or the next business day after the Tribunal offices 

were closed. See MCL 205.735a(6). As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no 

equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and 

deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See 

Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; 

_ NW3d__ (2025). 

ie 

Therefore, 

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. 

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. 

APPEAL RIGHTS 

1 

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

em 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

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system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

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motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

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MTT Docket No. 25-003564 

Page 2 of 7 

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. 

If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” 

If 

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

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, 

Calica 

Had 

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 

By: 

Entered: October 9, 2025 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

| certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives. 

By: Tribunal Clerk

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

OVERNOR 

LANSING 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

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Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First 

Name 

M.I 

“Pete 

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No 

Hoyne 

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ZIP Code 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

Chicago 

TIL 

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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 

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? 

O Yes 

BH 

no 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

ves 

[no 

[7 Not Applicable

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 

1 

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This matter appropriately, 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

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‘ 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

2 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? PJ Yes 

[|] No 

R 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: PJ March 

[] July 

[] December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? O 

Yes 

O 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? O Yes 

O No 

3 

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? O Yes 

Eno 

ry; 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

Yes 

rio 

If so, what is the issue date? 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

GOVERNOR 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner's Poverty Exemption: 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? O Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March 

OJ July 

[| December 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

Did Petitioner request the exemption ata BOR? [] Yes 

[¥hNo 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 0 March 

O July 

O 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) 

O 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 6: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

"Nes Number: 

H-B0f 

= 3L0-01K 

= 00 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Fix! 300 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

{15% 

bo 

$127. 240 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

Y3, bro 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

$18 

60 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

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Check Details 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

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) 279, 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 

First Nam 

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LagiName(Company Name 

Andrew, 

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FeTersen 

Mailing Address 

(No, Street, FO, Box or Rural Route) 

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City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

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Telephone Number 

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E-mail Address (do nol enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.1. 

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 

How many 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

parcels are you | [[] yest 

[] Nor 

appealing? 

‘If yes, use a multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. 

{ 

“If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel or you will be defaulted. 

Property Address (No., Street, Gily, ST, ZIP) 

(If mulliple, lisU{irst properly’s address] 

713 

Ny 

Golden 

Sands 

Di 

Mear 5,1, 4443 6 

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Taxing Authority (City of Township) 

County

STATE 

OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (checkall that apply) 

i True Cash and Taxable Value 

[J Poverty Exemption 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[J Disabled Veterans Exemption 

[| Uncapping of Taxable ie 

oo 

[J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[] Exemption from Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[J Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

My 

property 

(713 N Golden Sands 

Dr. Vis 

the smallest 

nd 

oldest 

jakefront home 

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suhdivigion 

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assessed 

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Wedtre nn CHutement 

of 

Appeal 

and 

Exhibits 

for 

details 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2008 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 54 Yes 

[J No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: YJ March 

[] July 

[) December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

Not required to attend 

[J Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[J Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order 

Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping

STATE 

OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

ANSING 

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Section 7: Valuation Information “use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

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Parcel Identification Number: 

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Classification of Property: 

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Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

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Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

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Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

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181.300 

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Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

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by 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

F227, 240 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This 

is your contention of Assessed Value. 

Vg, 

ro 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Vong, 

Gro 

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Section 8: Classification Information only the mi 0ept of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

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Parcel Identification Number: 

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bH- 00-370 ~01Y -00 

3: 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

” 

What do you believe is the property's classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

| 

Ifimproved property, how is the property currently being used? 

Single 

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Coan ly 

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home 

Ifimproved property, for what use was the prbperly designed? 

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resident 

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STATE 

OF MICIHGAN 

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

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GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

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DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 507% as of the dale of the filing of this petition? 

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(m} Yes 

no 

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Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? 

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O ves 

[{'no 

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If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing foes. 

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: 

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$100,000.00 and under 

$125.00 

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$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 

$200.00 

v 

$Over $500,000.00 

$300.00 

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If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the Stale Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fe is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$250.00 

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. 

| 

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the 

appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. 

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Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representatives Signature: 

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Written Statement of Appeal — 2024 Property Tax Assessment 

Parcel ID: 64-006-320-018-00 

Property Address: 713 N Golden Sands Dr, Mears, M1 49436 

Petitioner: Andrew Petersen 

Type of Appeal: Small Claims — Written Hearing Requested 

Dear Michigan Tax Tribunal. 

I am submitting this written appeal of the 2025 property tax assessment for my home at 713 N 

Golden Sands Dr in Golden Township, Oceana County. 

[ respectfully request a written hearing 

in the Small Claims Division and offer the enclosed supporting documentation as evidence of 

substantial inequity in my property's valuation. 

My home is a 520 square foot, single-story structure built in 1956 on a 0.235-acre lakefront lot. It 

is the smallest lakefront home on the smallest lakefront lot in the Golden Sands 

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subdivisions — and likely in all of Golden Township. It is also the oldest home in the 

neighborhood. 

Despite these facts. my property's 2025 assessed value is $181,300. and my taxable value is 

$158,160 — assessments that arc equal to or greater than neighboring lakefront properties 

that are significantly larger, newer, or more developed. While my neighbor comparisons are 

based on the latest available 2024 assessment and tax data. they clearly show inequities in land 

value and total tax burden when compared to my smaller, older property. 

The inequity becomes clear when comparing my property to a few directly neighboring homes 

(2024 data): 

e493 N Lighthouse Dr 

- 1,020 sq 

[t home on a 0.514-acre lot (more than twice my lot 

size). Land assessment: $271,200 — $4,520 less than mine. 2024 tax: $7,553 — only 

6% more than my 2024 tax of $7,123. 

e413 N Lighthouse Dr — 936 sq ft home on 0.539 acres (2.3x my lot size). Land 

assessment: $275,720 (same as mine). 2024 tax: $5,467 — $1,656 less than my 2024 

tax. 

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693 N Golden Sands Dr — 1.621 sq Lt home on 0.332 acres. 2024 tax: $5,075 — $2,048 

less than my 2024 tax, despite being three times the size. This property also includes a 

detached structure used as an office or accessory building, which does not appear to be 

captured in the reported improvements. (See Exhibit B.) 

Photos of these properties and my own are included as Exhibit B. and a complete property 

comparison table is provided in Exhibit A.

[respectfully request a minimum 25% 

reduction to the 2025 taxable value of $158,160. 

resulting in a revised taxable value of no more than $118,620. This reduction would bring my 

property’s burden into alignment with those of comparable homes and reflect a more just 

assessment. 

For reference, 

I have included my original appeal letter submitted to the Golden Township 

Board of Review (Exhibit C). This document contains the same comparable property analysis 

(now updated as 

Exhibit A) and demonstrates the consistency and thoroughness of 

my case. 

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respectfully ask the Tribunal to consider this letter as additional supporting context. 

Thank you for your time and consideration. 

| am available to provide additional documentation if 

requested and welcome your review of the enclosed materials. 

Sincerely, 

Cle 

Poke 

Andrew Petersen 

935 N. Hoyne Ave Chicago 1. 60622 

773-312-1158

Address 

713 N Golden Sands D 

413 N Lighthouse Dr 

725 N Golden Sands D 

709 N Golden Sands D 

705 N Golden Sands O 

493 N Lighthouse Or 

701 N Golden Sands D 

693 N Golden Sands D 

717 N Golden Sands D 

507 N Lighthouse Dr 

537 N Golden Sands D 

2157 N White Birch Or 

2173 N White Birch Or 

1714 N Shere Or 

1913 N White Birch Ct 

2235 N Holiday Dr 

Year Built Stories 

1856 

1970 

1958 

1860 Multi 

1580 Mult: + Bar 

2016 Multi + Bas 

1890 Multi 

1960 1+ Basem: 

1960 

1 

1979 

1+ walkout 

2000 Multi + bas 

1976 Multi 

1972 Multi 

1951 

1 

1978 Muits 

1981 Multi 

520 

936 

792 

1200 

1380 

1020 

1092 

1621 

1500 

1717 

2912 

975 

2200 

1461 

1390 

864 

0.235 

0.539 

1.273 

0.252 

0273 

0.514 

0.31 

01332 

0.235 

0.402 

0.22 

0.45 

$275,720 

$275,720 

$422,400 

$275,720 

$275,720 

$271,200 

$275,720 

$275,720 

$275,720 

$271,200 

$ 

95,000 

S$ 

65,167 

$244,000 

$245,000 

$236,000 

$ 

85,000 

$12,700 

$13,888 

$11,700 

512,700 

$11,700 

$14,587 

N/A 

$35,082 

$11,700 

$15,442 

$40,233 

$19,351 

$20,043 

$490 

Yes Lake Mic! 

Yes Lake Mic N/A 

Yes Lake Mict N/A 

Yes Lake Micl N/A 

Yes Lake Mic 

Yes Lake Mic! 

Yes Lake Mic N/A 

Yes Lake Michigan 

Yes take Mict 

Yes Lake Mict 

Yes Silver Cre N/A 

Yes Silver Lak N/A 

Yes Silver Lak N/A 

Yes Silver Lak 

Yes Silver Lak N/A 

11,700 Yes; Upper Si N/A 

2 

SqFt 

LotSize (Act 

land value improvmer Waterfront 

Bedroom: Bath Garage 

1 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Deck/Patio 

No 

None 

a0 

Yes 670 ft sq deck 

no 

N/A 

No 

2005 ft Deck, Patio 

No 

Yes; 792 sq ft treated wood 

No 

ves 

No 

N/A 

Yes 960 sq f 647 

sq ft deck 

no 

993 5 ft deckis) 

No 

546 sq ft deck; Upper / Lower Deck 

Yes 5765qf Yes (2) 5383q ft 

Yes 384 sq f 728 5q ft (2) Deck 

Yes 768 5q f 323 sq ft Deck 

Yes 576 5g f None 

No 

Upper Deck, Lower Patio 

Yes S76 sq f Upper Deck, Lower Deck, Dock 

Additional Features 

none 

144 5q ft porch 

264 

ft of Lake frontage; abuts State Park 

Shed, 15° Vinyl Seawall, Outdoor Shower 

Porch 30 sq ft; shed; 15° Vinyl Seawall 

2016 new home; lakefront boulders 

N/A 

3 porches totaling 500+ sq ft ; 1236 5q ft bsm 

shed, lower beach deck 

2016 Remodel 

2 porches totaling 242 sq ft. 

Garage; Balcony, 32 ft sq 

Garage 

Shee, 120 ft Lake Frontage 

Shed 

100 f1 Lake Frontage 

2024 Tax 

$7,123 

$5,467 

$9,707 

2024 Assess 

BRT 

VARY EVRY AVY EVAR 

165,500 

196,000 

215,000 

243,500 

251,800 

243,300 

247,000 

301,800 

258,800 

250.500 

333,500 

146,300 

272,800 

248,000 

149,000 

152,100 

2023 Tax 

2023 Asse: 2022 Tax 

2022 

$ 6,840 

$ 5.198 

$9,344 

$ 7.152 

$9,525 

$7,253 

$ 7,087 

$ 4.841 

$5,712 

$ 3.955 

5 6,750 

$7,777 

54,320 

$ 2,683 

$ 146,100 

5 171,500 

$202,800 

$ 204,900 

$ 211,100 

$ 185.100 

$ 207,700 

$ 251,600 

$ 216,500 

$ 210,600 

$ 114,400 

$ 239,900 

$ 227,800 

$ 119,300 

$118,100 

$6,426 

$4,927 

$6,712 

$6,807 

$6,634 

$6,700 

$5,462 

$3,712 

$6,484 

$7,255 

$4,054 

$2,495 

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S1¢ 

Sid 

$16 

$17 

$1 

sis 

$1¢ 

ss 

524 

s1¢ 

$12 

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Exhibits 

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3) 

Exhibit B1 — 493 N Lighthouse Dr 

* Home Size: 1,020 sq fl (96% larger than my home) 

* Lot Size: 0.514 acres (2.2 times larger) 

* Land Assessment: $271,200 — $4,520 less than mine 

* 2024 Tax: $7,553 (only 6% more than mine)

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* Lot Size: 0.539 acres (2.3 times larger) 

* Land Assessment: $275,720 — same as mine 

* 2024 Tax: $5,467 — $1,656 less than mine 

Exhibit B3 — 693 N Golden Sands Dr 

+ Home Size: 1,621 sq ft (over 3 times larger) 

* Lot Size: 0.332 acres (41% larger than mine) 

©2024 Tax: $5,075 — $2,048 less than mine 

+ Note: An additional structure (accessory office/ dwelling unit) is visible on the property. though 

it does not appear in the listed improvements data. This highlights further disparity when 

compared to my property.

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Exhibit B4 — Subject Property (713 N Golden Sands Dr) 

» Home Size: 520 sq ft (smallest lakefront home in Golden Sands 

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* Lot Size: 0.235 acres (smallest lakefront lot in the area) 

* Land Assessment: $275,720 — equal to or higher than larger neighboring lots 

© 2024 Tax: $7,123

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Appeal of 2025 Property Tax Assessment for 713 N Golden Sands Dr 

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Andrew&Ankica P <eagletwoblue@gmail.com> 

Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM 

To: "assessor@goldentownship.org" <assessor@goldentownship.org> 

Dear Golden Township Board of Review, 

1am submitting this formal appeal of my 2025 property tax assessment for 713 N Golden Sands Dr due to clear inconsistencies that result in 

disproportionate taxation. A comparative analysis of similar properties within my subdivision and surrounding area demonstrates that my 

property has been significantly overvalued relative wits 

size, lot, and fair market value. Based on the dataa presented, [respectully request an 

adjustment to more accurately reflect an equitable assessment. 

1. My Home is the Smallest in the Subdivision Yet Over-Assessed 

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My home is 520 square feet, considerably smaller than all comparable properties in the subdivision. 

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My lot size is 0.235 acres, making it one of the smallest in the area. 

Despite being the smallest home on the smallest lot. my land is assessed at $275,720. which is equal to or higher than significantly 

larger properties in the arca—an evident overvaluation. 

2. Discrepancy with 709 N Golden Sands Dr (Neighboring Property) 

A clear example of over-assessment is 709 N Golden Sands Dr, a neighboring property with a significantly larger structure and lot, yet a nearly 

identical tax burden: 

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Home Size: 709 N Golden Sands Dr is 1,200 square feet —more than 130% larger than mine. 

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Lot Siz Their lotis 7.24% larger (0.252 acres vs. 0.235 acres). 

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‘Tax Burden: Their 2024 tax is $7,448. just 4.6% more than mine ($7,123), despite their home being more than twice as large and on a 

larger lot. 

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Assessment Discrepancy: Despite these significant differences, my land is valued at the exact same $275,720 as 709 N Golden Sands 

Dr—an inequitable and unjustifiable assessment. 

3. Further Property Comparisons Reinforce Overvaluation 

725 N Golden Sands Dr (Larger Home, Much Larger Lot, Lower Effective Tax Rate) 

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Home Size: 792 square feet (52% larger than mine). 

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LotSize: 1.273 acres (more than 5.4 times larger). 

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2024 Tax: $9,707 (only $2,584 more than mine despite vastly more property). 

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Key Issue: My tax burden is disproportionately high given how 

little land and structure 

1 own in comparison. 

413 N Lighthouse Dr (Larger Home, Lower Tax Burden)

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2024 Tax: $7,553. only 6% more than mine despite being nearly twice the size and on a lot more than twice as large. 

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Land Value: $271,200. which is actually $4.520 less than my land assessment. despite having a lot more than twice as large. 

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Key Issue: If a home nearly double my size with a lot twice as large has a lower land assessment than mine. my valuation is clearly 

inflated beyond reason. 

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4. Multi-Year Tax Trends Show Unjustified Increases 

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My property tax has increased 4.1% from 2023 to 2024 and 6.4% from 2022 to 2023. despite no major improvements to the home or 

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lot. 

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Over two years. my total assessment jumped from $139.300 to $165.500—2a 19% increase. 

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In contrast. 709 N Golden Sands Dr saw the same 4.1% increase. despite ha ing significantly greater value. 

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5. Additional Context: Smallest Lakefront Property in the Township 

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713 N Golden Sands Dr is the smallest Lake Michigan frontage house on the smallest Lake Michigan lot in all of Golden Sands 

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11 and likely still the smallest in all of Golden Township. 

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Additionally. my home is the oldest in my subdivision since it was the first built. 

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Many neighboring properties have decks or garages larger than my entire home. yet my assessed value remains disproportionately 

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Request for Fair Adjustment 

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Based on these substantial discrepancies. 

I am requesting a minimum reduction of 30% from the 2024 taxable value of $153.405. bringing it 

to a maximum of $107,384. This aligns more closely with comparable properties and prevents my continued over-taxation. 

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I appreciate your time and consideration in reviewing this appeal and look forward to discussing it further if necessary. 

I have attached some of 

the data 

I have compiled from the township (and 

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where necessary). Please let me know if additional documentation or clarification is 

required. 

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Andrew (and Ankica) Petersen 

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Address 

713 N Golden Sands D 

413 N Lighthouse Dr. 

725 N Golden Sands © 

709 N Golden Sands D 

705 N Golden Sands D 

393 N Lighthouse Dr 

701 N Golden Sands D 

693 N Golden Sands D 

717 N Golden Sands D 

507 N Lighthouse Dr 

637 N Golden Sands D 

2157 N White Birch Dr 

2173 N White Birch Dr 

1714 N Shore Dr 

1913 N White Birch Ct 

2235 N Holiday Dr 

Year Built Stories 

1956 

1 

1970 

1 

1958 

1 

1960 Mult 

1990 Multi + Bas 

2016 Multi + Ba: 

1990 Muiti 

1960 1+ Basem: 

1960 

1 

1979 1+ walkout 

2000 Multi + bas 

1976 Mult 

1972 Multi 

1951 

1 

1978 Multi 

1981 

Multi 

520 

0.235 

0.539 

1273 

0.252 

0.273 

0.514 

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$275,720 

$275,720 

$422,200 

$275,720 

$275,720 

$ 271.200 

$275,720 

N/A 

$275,720 

$275,720 

$271,200 

$ 

96,000 

$ 

65,167 

$ 244,000 

$246,000 

$246,000 

$ 

85,000 

SqFt 

LotSize (Act 

land value improvmer Waterfront 

Bedroom: Bath Garage 

$11,700 

Yes Lake Mict 

$13,888 

Yes Lake Mict N/A 

$11,700 

Yes Lake Mict N/A 

$11,700 

Yes Lake Mic N/A 

$11,700 

Yes Lake Mict 

$14,587 

Yes Lake Mich 

Yes Lake Mict N/A 

$35.082 

Yes Lake Michigan 

$11700 

Yes Lake Mict 

$15,462 

Yes Lake Mict 

$40,233 

Yes Silver Cre N/A 

$19.351 

Yes Silver Lak N/A 

Yes Silver Lak N/A 

$20,043 

Yes Silver Lak 

$490 

Yes Silver Lak N/A 

11,700 Yes, Upper 51 N/A 

Deck/Patio 

2 

1No 

Nene 

N/A no 

Yes 670 ft sq deck 

N/A no 

N/A 

N/A No 

200 sq ft Deck, Patio 

3 

2No 

Yes; 792 sq ft treated wood 

4 

2No 

Yes 

N/A No 

N/A 

2 Yes 960 5g f 647 sq ft deck 

2 

1no 

993 sq ft deck(s) 

7 

6&Ne 

646 sa ft deck; Upper / Lower Deck 

N/A Yes 576 sq f Yes (2) 538 sq ft 

N/A Yes 384 sq f 728 sq ft {2) Deck 

N/A Yes 768 sq f 323 sq ft Deck 

4 

2 Yes 57635q f None 

N/A No 

Upper Deck, Lower Patio 

N/A Yes 576 sq f Upper Deck, Lower Deck, Dock 

Additional Features 

none 

144 sq ft porch 

264 ft of Lake frontage; abuts State Park 

Shed, 15" Vinyl Seawall, Outdcor Shower 

Porch 30 5 ft; shed; 15' Vinyl Seawall 

2016 new home; lakefront boulders 

N/A 

3 porches totaling 500+ sq f 

shed, lower beach deck 

2016 Remodel 

2 porches totaling 242 5q 

* 

Garage; Balcony, 32 ft sq 

Garage 

Shed, 120 ft Lake Frontage 

Shed 

100 ft Lake Frontage 

36 5 ft bsm 

2024 Tax 

$7.123 

5.467 

59,7207 

$7,448 

$9.920 

$7553 

$7,305 

$5,075 

54,621 

$6,157 

$10,424 

$4,115 

$7,267 

57.938 

$6,917 

$2,813 

2024 Assess 2023 Tax 

2023 Asse: 2022 Tax 2022 Ass: 

BRR 

RV RV RVI 

165,500 

198,000 

215,000 

243,500 

251,800 

243,300 

247,000 

301.800 

258,800 

250,900 

333,900 

146,300 

272,800 

248,000 

149,000 

152,100 

$ 6,840 

$5,198 

$ 9,344 

$7152 

$9,525 

S$ 7.253 

$ 7.067 

$4,841 

$5712 

$ 3.955 

$ 6.750 

52.777 

$4,320 

$ 2.683 

$ 146,100 

$171,500 

$ 201,800 

$ 204,900 

$211,200 

$ 185,100 

$ 207.700 

$ 251,600 

$ 216,500 

$ 210,600 

$114,400 

5 239,900 

$227,800 

$119,300 

$ 118,100 

$6,426 

54.927 

$6,712 

$6,807 

$6,634 

$6,700 

45.462 

$3.712 

$6,484 

57.255 

54,054 

$2,495 

$139,3¢ 

$160,9¢ 

$145.50 

5193,8¢ 

$171.80 

$191.2 

$198,5¢ 

$193.00 

$95,8¢ 

$242,9C 

$193,0C 

$120,3¢ 

$99,1¢

2025 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

GOLDEN TWP ASSESSOR 

BARBIE EATON. MAAO 

PO BOX 26 

MEARS MI 49436 

NAME AND ADDRESS 

OF OWNER 

OR PERSON NAMED 

ON ASSESSMENT ROLL 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

64-006-320-018-00 

713 N GOLDEN SANDS] 

PETERSEN ANDREW & ANKICA 

713 

N GOLDEN SANDS 

DR WD-1.2001125637 WD-1.2008P5689 

935 

N 

HOYNE AVE 

13 

N 

GOLDEN 

SANDS 

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L.2 

2563 

2 

QC-12011P19059 GOLDEN SANDS LOT 18 & UNDIV INT IN 

CHICAGO IL 60622 

LOT 38. SPLIT ON 10/18/2011 INTO 006-320-018-00-01, 006-320 

-018-00-02; COMBINED WITH 006-320-018-00-01 & 006-320- 

018-00-02 IN 2015: 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

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. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 

64-006-320-018-00 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments 

THE ASSESSED VALUE DOES NOT EXCEED 50% OF THE TRUE CASH VALUE. 

[2025 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

181.300 

1] 

[2025 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

181.300 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

[2025 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

158,160 

[2025 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

158.160 

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[2025 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED 

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0.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call (231-873-4413) if you have any questions. 

If you disagree with the determination of the March Board of Review you may appeal their decision to the Michigan 

Tax Tribunal. All petitions for Commercial or Industrial property must by received by the Tribunal no later than May 

31st. All petitions for Agricultural or Residential property must be received by the Tribunal no later than July 31st. 

To appeal please visit www.michigan.gov/taxtrib for a petition form and more information. YOU MUST INCLUDE

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