scpetition_classification.pdf
Steven J Bailey Petitioner V City Of East Lansing Respondent · 26-002489-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Steven M.I. J Last Name Bailey Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5077 Long Rapids Rd City or Town Alpena State Michigan ZIP Code 49707 Telephone Number 989-657-5241 E-mail Address stevenbailey5077@yahoo.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street, City, St, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 935 Sever st. East Lansing Michigan 48823 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of East Lansing (INGHAM) County Ingham Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: In August of 2025 we bought a house at 935 Sever. This was an arm length transaction, we paid $170,000 which was the asking price. The house was owned by the University United Methodist Church and it had been vacant for years. Both us and the church were represented by licensed experience realtors. Deb Federau from Keller -Williams represented the church. Our realtor was Deneen Benham from Remax. They both have a duty to get the best price for the seller. Taking into consideration of the amount of work it would take to make the house livable Deb Federau came up with the $170,000 price. We paid the $170,000, taxes for the house should be based on 50% of the value at purchase so that makes the SEV $85,000. East Lansing made the SEV $170,000. So they are saying the house is worth $340,000. We were the only offer at $170,000. No one is paying $340,000 for a house with carpet from 1970, and glass falling out of the windows. I am asking for the SEV to be reduced to $85,000 and the taxes based off of that. Taxes are supposed to be based off of the actual value of the house. Feel free to contact the Realtors, who have a duty to the seller to get the most money they can.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the classification at the March Board of Review? No If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Other, please explain Explanation: I did protest. The Assessor sent me an email that my letter was 1 day late. It was definitely postmarked before the due date. I don't handle the delivery myself. If the Assessor felt a mistake was made he could have changed it. Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Classification Information: Parcel Identification Number: 33-20-01-24-120-005 Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real (check one) Residential (check one) What do you believe is the property’s classification? Real (check one) Residential (check one) If improved property, how is the property currently being used? My daughter's home. If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Someone's home. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Steven J. Bailey Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. A fee of $75.00 is required for the filing of a classification appeal. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?