Appeal_Letter_321_N_Colonial.pdf
Joshua Cole Huls Petitioner V City Of Zeeland Respondent · 26-002816-TT
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July 22, 2026 Michigan Tax Tribunal Small Claims Division P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 Re: Letter of Appeal - Small Claims Division Property Address: 321 North Colonial St., Zeeland, MI 49464 Parcel Number: 70-16-13-426-016 Local Unit: City of Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan Tax Year: 2026 To the Michigan Tax Tribunal: I am writing to appeal the 2026 assessed value, taxable value, and state equalized value of the above-referenced property, currently set at $172,500 each, as determined by the City of Zeeland March Board of Review. I appeared before the Zeeland March Board of Review, which reduced the value from its original tentative figure but did not reduce it to a level I believe accurately reflects the property's true cash value. The property was purchased in an arm's-length transaction on November 10, 2025 for $338,000. The sellers created an auction environment requiring offers by a “no later than (date)”. Under these circumstances, many bids were entered, and the sellers took our offer, which was the highest. As the top offer, this reflects the property’s true and fair market value. Half of the $338,000 purchase price is $169,000, which I believe is a more accurate reflection of the property's assessed value, taxable value, and state equalized value than the Board of Review's current figure of $172,500. I am requesting that the Tribunal reduce the assessed value, taxable value, and state equalized value of this property to $169,000 for the 2026 tax year. In support of this appeal, I have enclosed the following: 1. Copy of the executed purchase agreement/closing statement showing a purchase price of $338,000 2. The Zeeland Board of Review decision notice 3. Comparable sales data and appraisals This property is my principal residence and carries a Principal Residence Exemption. Please let me know if any additional information is required. Sincerely, _______________________________ Joshua and Emily Huls 321 North Colonial St. Zeeland, MI 49464 308-850-5985 emilyandjoshhuls@gmail.com