26-001422 - Answer.pdf
Dunia Arif Petitioner V City Of Sterling Heights Respondent · 26-001422-TT
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A [ing InnovatingLiving 40555 Utica Road, Box 8009, Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009 Office of Assessing (586) 446-2344 September 24, 2026 Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 RE: Docket #26-001422 Petitioner: Dunia Arif, Parcel No. 10-10-35-128-088 To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed is the Answer Form for the above-mentioned Small Claims Appeal. Also enclosed is a copy of the Record Card, Valuation Statement, 2026 Notice of Assessment, 2026 Board of Review Decision Letter and proof of mailing to Petitioner. If you have any questions in regard to this matter, please contact me directly at (586) 446-2344 or by email at shurmez@sterlingheights.gov. Sincerely, Steve Hurmez, M Appraiser, City of Sterling Heights Enclosure
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mn, Ey ee STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001422 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government City of Sterling Heights Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 40555 Utica Road City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Sterling Heights Ml 48313 Telephone Number: (586) 446-2344 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): shurmez@sterlingheights.gov Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name: M.I Last Name: Steve Hurmez Firm Name (if any): . . . H City of Sterling Heights, Office of Assessing Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 40555 Utica Road City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Sterling Heights Mi 48313 Telephone Number: (586) 446-2344 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): shurmez@sterlingheights.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attacha separate sheet if necessary. [ves [No Kl NotApplicable Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? I Yes [1 No
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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 The Petitioner appealed the 2026 assessed and taxable values of the subject property to the March Board of Review, asserting a true cash value of $490,000. After reviewing the appeal, the Board of Review determined that the assessed and taxable values were accurate. The City of Sterling Heights is currently reviewing the Petitioner's appeal and will submit a Valuation Disclosure supporting the City’s opinion of the property’s true cash value. 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: [Vl March [] yuly [] December If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? O Yes [v4] No If yes, cite the Board's authority. Was the assessment at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [m] Yes No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? [1 Yes [Ino 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? Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: 1 0-1 0-35-1 28-088 Classification of Property: Reallld Personal [J (check one) Agricultural (J Commercial] Industrial [J Residential Timber-Cutover [] ~~ Developmental [1 Utility (J (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established | Taxable Value established by the Board of Review:
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09/03/2026 Valuation Report 08:55 AM DB: City Of Sterling Heights 10-10-35-128-088 Property Class: 407 Map #: 2026 Est. T.C.V. ARIF, DUNIA & TAHA, BADR 12285 MUIRLAND DR City of Sterling Heights STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312 Land Value Estimates for Land Table DC-1.DET- Condol Site Value * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value <Site Value C> C-1 79331 100 79,331 0.00 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 79,331 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family KC Condo/Col Cls C 10 Blt 2025 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 1324 SF Floor Area = 2567 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=99/100/100/100/99 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 2 Story Siding/Brick Basement 968 1 Story Siding/Brick Basement 285 1 Story Brick Basement 71 1 Story Siding Overhang 253 1 Story Siding Overhang 6 1 Story Siding Overhang 16 Total: 432,379 428,066 Other Additions/Adjustments Exterior Brick Veneer 141 2,590 2,564 Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 1 4,966 4,916 2 Fixture Bath 1 3,323 3,290 Extra Sink 1 1,015 1,005 Porches CCP (1 Story) 36 1,350 1,336 Garages Class: C Exterior: Brick Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished) Base Cost 506 29,535 29,240 Common Wall: 1.5 Wall 1 -5,786 -5,728 Brick Veneer 67 1,231 1,219 Fireplaces Direct-Vented Gas 1 3,286 3,253 Totals: 473,889 469,161 Notes: ECF (7.265.UKCKMKR MAPLE WOODS OF STERLING HEIGHTS) 0.961 => TCV: 450,864 2026 Est. T.C.V. 10-10-35-128-088 = 530,195 Est. TCV/Total Floor Area = 206.54, Most recent sale 11/20/2024 for 80,000
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Michigan Department of Treasury THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 208 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FROM City of Sterling Heights PARCEL IDENTIFICATION Office of Assessing PARCEL NUMBER: 10-10-35-128-088 PO Box 8009 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Sterling Hgts., MI 48311-8009 12285 MUIRLAND DR STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 50230 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS ARIF, DUNIA & TAHA, BADR % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 100.00% 12285 MUIRLAND DR % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 00% STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48312 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": 00% Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse: [] Yes No Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": O Yes No Exempt As "Development Property": [1 Yes No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: MAPLE WOODS OF STERLING HEIGHTS MCCP NO. 1154 UNIT 88 ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 407 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 402 Residential The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT TENTATIVE CAGE FROM, for the 2026 year by approximately: $9307 YEAR: 2025 AMOUNT YEAR: 0c year 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 39,100 265,100 226,000 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 39,100 265,100 226,000 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 39,100 265,100 226,000 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [Yes No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): New Construction, Market Adjustment The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: R.Palazzolo/Ster Hts Assessing Dept (586)446-2340 assessingpublic@sterlingheights.gov March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: The Board of Review (BOR) will meet at Sterling Heights City Hall at 40555 Utica Road beginning March 16, 2026. Appointments may be scheduled beginning March 2, 2026 by calling the Assessing Department at (586) 446-2340 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM City of Sterling Heights Office of Assessing PO Box 8009 Sterling Hgts., MI 48311-8009 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): 10-10-35-128-088 12285 MUIRLAND DR ARIF, DUNIA & TAHA, BADR 12285 MUIRLAND DR STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48312 MAPLE WOODS OF STERLING HEIGHTS MCCP NO. 1154 UNIT 88 Split/Combined on 01/27/2022 from 10-10-35-126-006; THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 407 (Residential Condominiums) Thank you for attending this year's March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary to compute your Assessed and Taxable values. The Board has completed their review of parcel number: 10-10-35-128-088 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied: Board of Review Comments: Petition Number: 0046 2026 MBOR: ASSESSED VALUE AND/OR TAXABLE VALUE DETERMINED TO BE ACCURATE (If the Original amounts are the same as the "Board of Review" amounts, then no revisions have occurred) 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 265,100 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 265,100 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 265,100 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 265,100 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 100.0000 Please feel free to contact the Assessor's Office at the address listed above or call (586) 446-2340 if you have any questions. "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 Appeals. Petition forms are available on this website." www.michigan.gov/tribunal If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding your assessed or taxable value, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by May 31st for property classified as Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal or Utility Personal. Property classified as Residential Real, Agricultural Real, Timber
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ER ta) STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Dunia Arif , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) \ MTT Docket No. 26-001422-TT City of Sterling Heights Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Steve Hurmez states that on September 24, 2026 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Answer relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Dunia Arif 12285 Muirland Dr. Sterling Heights, MI 48312 nature of persgf who is senjpmaiing copy] Steve Hurmez [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy]