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Stephen A Harlow Petitioner V Township Of Bloomfield Respondent · 26-000889-TT

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

& 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

RECEIVED 

MAR 8 1 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other 

Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in 

default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Ml 

Last Name/Company Name 

Stephen 

A 

Harlow 

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

7381 Mohansic Drive 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Bloomfield Hills 

MI 

48301 

Telephone Number 810-824-2844 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

stephenharlow1855@gmail.com 

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

First Name 

Mi 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Emall Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information use te multiple parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

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

appealing? 

[ Yes* 

0 No** 

**If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Property Address (No., Street) 

7381 Mohansic Drive 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Oakland 

MI 

48301

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing check al that apply) 

[3 True Cash and Taxable Value 

[# Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[] Uncapping of Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The current assessed value does not reflect the property's true cash value as of December 31 of the preceding year, as 

required by MCL 211.27. The increase in assessed value appears to be attributed to interior remodeling; however, the 

improvements did not add any square footage, additional living area, or functional utility to the home. The property remains a 

3,408 square foot single family residence, with no additions, expansions, or structural enlargement. 

The remodel consisted of updates to existing space only and represents normal modernization and maintenance expected in 

the Bloomfield Township housing market. While interior updates may improve condition or market appeal, they do not 

support a nearly 20% increase in assessed value absent an increase in size or utility. 

A review of recent arms length sales of comparable single family homes in Bloomfield Township of similar size, age, and 

location—including homes with updated interiors—does not support the assessed value of $468,550. Market participants in 

this area primarily value homes based on location, square footage, and overall comparability, not cosmetic improvements 

alone. 

In addition, the assessment is not uniform with similarly situated properties of comparable square footage and character that 

have not experienced similar increases, contrary to the uniformity requirement of the Michigan Constitution. 

The taxable value increase also appears inconsistent with the limitations imposed by Proposal A and MCL 211.27a. No 

transfer of ownership occurred, and the remodel does not constitute "new construction,” as there was no increase in square 

footage or living area or major conversion of space. The resulting taxable value of $433,480 reflects an increase beyond 

what is supported by statutory limitations. 

I have two comp sets available to support the narrative above. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the assessment at 

a Board of Review (BOR)? [¥4] Yes 

1 No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: [vi] March 

[I] July 

[I] December 

If No, please check the applicable reason(s): 

| Not required to attend 

[l] Appealing a purported Clericat 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 

Other 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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

Parcef Number: C-1 9-31-352-020 

Classification of Property: 

Real] 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricultural 

3 

Commerclai [1 

industrial 

J 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover [J 

Developmental [7] 

Utitity [7] (check one) 

Assessed Vaiue (also known as State Equalized Value} established | Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

by the Board of Review: 468,500 

433,480 

What do you believe is the fair market value {also known as true cash value)? 

780,656 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

value by .5) 

395.328 

assessed value) 

3095 328 

Fee Information 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

issue? 

#1 ves 

O No 

If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for ail tax years at 

issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. 

if you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your fifing fee, plus $25.00 

will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a tota! filing fee of $1,000.00 

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$125.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 

$200.00 

$Over $500,000.00 

$300.00 

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

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Flling Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$250.00 

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

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

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

Signature *required 

Petitioner 

ttornay/uthorized 

Representatives 

Signature: 

is 

x 

fz 

Stephen Harlow 

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Form 618, L-4035 

Reason for Protest for: 

C-19-31-352-020 

7381 Mohansic Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

SUMMARY & REASON 

The current assessed value does not reflect the property's true cash value as of December 31 of the 

preceding year, as required by MCL 211.27. 

The increase in assessed value appears to be attributed to interior remodeling; however, the 

improvements did not add any square footage, additional living area, or functional utility to the 

home. The property remains a 3,408 square foot single-family residence, with no additions, 

expansions, or structural enlargement. 

The remodel consisted of updates to existing space only and represents normal modernization and 

maintenance expected in the Bloomfield Township housing market. While interior updates may improve 

condition or market appeal, they do not support a nearly 20% increase in assessed value absent an 

increase in size or utility. 

A review of recent arms-length sales of comparable single-family homes in Bloomfield Township of similar 

size, age, and location—including homes with updated interiors—does not support the assessed value of 

$468,550. Market participants in this area primarily value homes based on location, square footage, and 

overall comparability, not cosmetic improvements alone. 

In addition, the assessment is not uniform with similarly situated properties of comparable square footage 

and character that have not experienced similar increases, contrary to the uniformity requirement of the 

Michigan Constitution. 

The taxable value increase also appears inconsistent with the limitations imposed by Proposal A and MCL 

211.27a. No transfer of ownership occurred, and the remodel does not constitute “new construction,” as 

there was no increase in square footage or living area or major conversion of space. The resulting taxable 

value of $433,480 reflects an increase beyond what is supported by statutory limitations. 

MARKET COMPS & SUPPORT 

Subject Property: 3,408 SF 

| Single-Family 

| Interior Remodel 

| No Added Square Footage 

Summary of Comps 

7381 Mohansic Drive 

3,408 2 bed/3.5 bath 

1967 

Based on Neighborhood Comps 

$ 

612,581 

$179.7 

Based on Nearby Bloomfield Twp Comps 

$ 

589,785 

$173.1

Comp Set 1: Same Neighborhood 

Comp Address 

Sale Date 

pi 

Beds 

Baths 

Built 

Sale Price 

Price / SF 

1 

7412 Lindenmere Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

7114/2025 

2,605 

4 

3 

1963 

$ 

650,000 

$249.5 

2 

4838 Kew Ct, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

5/7/2025 

4,766 

5 

3 

1975 

$ 

725,000 

$152.1 

3 

7434 Lindenmere Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

10/31/2024 

1,986 

3 

3 

1968 

$ 

470,000 

$236.7 

4 

7301 Mohansic Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

4/11/2025 

5,282 

4 

4 

1967 

$ 

819,000 

$155.1 

5 

7230 Mohansic Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

5/17/2024 

3,376 

4 

3 

1972 

§ 

410,000 

$121.4 

6 

7332 Lindenmere Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

4/12/2024 

3,576 

4 

3 

1964. 

$ 

650,000 

$181.8 

7 

4865 Beacon Hill Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

9/26/2025 

4,237 

4 

3 

1975 

§ 

685,000 

$161.7 

Average 

3,690 

$ 

629,857 

$179.7 

Typical price per SF range: ~$121 — $250 for similar-scale homes 

Applying even the upper end of this range to 3,408 SF does not support an assessed value of 

$468,550 solely from interior remodeling 

The subject's nearly 20% assessed value increase implies a market premium not supported 

by these sales, even with comps that have more bedrooms than the subject property. 

Comp Set 2: Nearby Bloomfield Township 

Comp Address 

Sale Date 

pa Ard 

pegs 

Baths 

Built 

Sale Price 

Price / SF 

1 

6794 Valley Spring Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

2/11/2025 

3,744 

4 

3 

1963 

§ 

725,000 

$1936 

2 

7300 Kingswood Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

6/27/2025 

2,250 

3 

3 

1956 

$ 

463,000 

$205.0 

3 

6940 Wing Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

2/24/2026 

4118 

4 

4 

1969 

§ 

633,600 

$153.9 

4 

5819 Raven Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

8/22/2025 

3,353 

3 

3 

1964 

§ 

500,000 

$149.1 

5 

5707 Woodwind Dr, Bloomfield Hils, MI 48301 

2/12/2025 

3,329 

4 

3 

1962 

§ 

545,000 

$163.7 

Average 

3,361 

s 

573320 

$173.1 

Typical price per SF range: ~$149 — $205 for similar-scale homes 

Applying even the upper end of this range to 3,408 SF does not support an assessed value of 

$468,550 solely from interior remodeling 

Final Thoughts 

We did update the interior, but there was no addition and no increase in square footage. The house 

remains 3,408 square feet. Comparable sales in Bloomfield show that remodeled homes of this size do 

not support a nearly 20% increase in assessed value, and would not statutorily support an increase in 

taxable value of that amount. We're asking that the assessment reflect market reality and remain uniform 

with similar homes.

Get 

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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

. 

, 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIE 

4200 TELEGRAPH RD, PO BOX 489 

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48303 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

C-19-31-352-020 

7381 MOHANSIC DR 

HARLOW, STEPHEN 

MANIX, VICTORIA 

7381 MOHANSIC DR 

T2N, R10E, SEC 31 MEADOWLAKE FARMS NO. I LOT 196 

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301-3553 

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 

C -19-31-352-020 

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

Board of Review Comments 

NOT SUFFICIENT MARKET EVIDENCE 

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

468,550 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

468,550 

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

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

433,480 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

433,480 

2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

Picase feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call 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 

nitiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

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