Final_Letter_of_Appeal_With_Contact.pdf

Qutaiba Alhabshy, Petitioner V City Of Lansing, Respondent · 25-002978-TT

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Letter of Appeal - SEV Dispute for 3322 Turner St, Lansing, MI

To the Michigan Tax Tribunal,

I am submitting this appeal to formally dispute the State Equalized Value (SEV) assigned to my

property located at 3322 Turner St, Lansing, MI 48906, for the 2025 tax year. The City of Lansing

has assigned an SEV of $33,900, which implies a true cash value (TCV) of $67,800. However, this

valuation significantly exceeds the actual market value of the property.

I purchased the subject property in an arms-length transaction on November 5, 2024, for a total

price of $45,000. Importantly, this price included a substantial amount of non-realty personal

property, such as appliances, furniture, and two movable sheds. A detailed breakdown is included in

Exhibit A. The total value of the personal property is estimated at $3,325, resulting in an adjusted

real estate-only value of approximately $41,675.

Comparable sales in the area support this valuation. As shown in Exhibit B, multiple similar

properties sold between $34,000 and $46,000 in the same general timeframe. These properties are

comparable in size, condition, and class to the subject property. The photos provided in Exhibit C

further demonstrate the condition of the property at the time of purchase, which justifies the

market-based price paid.

Based on this evidence, I respectfully request that the SEV for the 2025 tax year be adjusted to

$20,750, reflecting a more accurate and fair market value of the real property.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Qutaiba Alhabshy

P.O. Box 152

Bath, Michigan

qalhabashi2004@gmail.com

517-303-5437