MTT Zamler Answer Form.pdf
Gene Zamler Petitioner V Township Of Bloomfield Respondent · 26-002467-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. ______________________ Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information First Name: M.I.: Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government: Home Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): County: City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name: M.I.: Last Name: Firm Name (if any): Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes No Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. Yes No Not Applicable Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 26-002467 Bloomfield Township 4200 Telegraph Rd, P.O.Box 489 Oakland Bloomfield Township MI 48303-0489 248-433-7710 248-433-7714 bloomfieldmtt@bloomfieldtwpmi.gov Mary Catherine F Wilson Bloomfield Township MI 48303-0489 248-433-7710 mwilson@bloomfieldtwpmi.gov 4200 Telegraph Rd, P.O. Box 489
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 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: March July December If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? Yes No *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? Yes No If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? Yes No If yes, explain Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? Yes No 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? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Bloomfield Township contends that the values established by the Assessor and confirmed by the Board of Review are correct and lawful.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March July December List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? Yes No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March July December Tax Year(s) denied: List the date the exemption was denied: What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Signature *Required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ C-19-31-431-007 1,496,360 1,496,360 2,992,720 1,496,360 1,496,360
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Printed on 07/13/2026 Parcel Number: C -19-31-431-007 Jurisdiction: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMF County: Oakland Grantor Grantee Sale Price Sale Date Inst. Type Terms of Sale Liber & Page Verified By Prcnt. Trans. FRANKLIN WOODS ASSOCIATES ZAMLER, GENE 605,000 12/20/2023 PTA 24-PARTIAL ASSESSMENT PROPERTY TRANSFER 100 Property Address 7009 FRANKLIN RD Owner's Name/Address ZAMLER, GENE ZAMLER, CAROL 7009 FRANKLIN RD BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301 Tax Description T2N, R10E, SEC 31 FRANKLIN WOODS SUB LOT 7 9-21-23 FR 428-001 Comments/Influences 2/6/2024 CJW Parent Parcels: 19-31-428-001 Child Parcel: 19-31-431-001 & 19-31-431-002 & 19-31-431 -003 & 19-31-431-004 & 19-31-431-005 & 19 -31-431-006 & 19-31-431-007 & 19-31-431- 008 & 19-31-431-009 & 19-31-431-010 Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO Zoning: SI Building Permit(s) Date Number Status School: BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOL DIST Generator 04/14/2025 PM25-0388 Closed P.R.E. 0% Res, New Home 02/06/2024 PB23-1260 Open ITOnly: 2027 Est TCV Tentative X Improved Vacant Public Improvements Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Topography of Site Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Who When What Land Value Estimates for Land Table 32140.Land Table 32140 * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value Frank Mill & Village (02) 0 - 21,780 21,780 SqFt 8.50000 85 Franklin Rd Frank Mill & Village (03)Next 10,890 5,146 SqFt 5.50000 85 Franklin Rd 0.62 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 181,418 Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value Unit in Place Item(s) Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value CCT-CoveredConcrTerr 9.78 418 99 4,047 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 4,047 Year Land Value Building Value Assessed Value Board of Review Tribunal/ Other Taxable Value 2027 Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative 2026 90,710 1,405,650 1,496,360 1,496,360M 1,496,360S 2025 72,200 573,430 645,630 645,630S 2024 72,200 0 72,200 72,200A 72,200U
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Residential Building 1 of 1 Parcel Number: C -19-31-431-007 Printed on 07/13/2026 (11) Heating/Cooling X Gas Oil Elec. Wood Coal Steam Forced Air w/o Ducts Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace X Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling Central Air Wood Furnace (12) Electric 200 Amps Service No./Qual. of Fixtures Ex. X Ord. Min No. of Elec. Outlets Many X Ave. Few (13) Plumbing Average Fixture(s) 3 3 Fixture Bath 1 2 Fixture Bath Softner, Auto Softner, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet 1 Extra Sink 1 Separate Shower 3 Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan (14) Water/Sewer Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal. Septic 2000 Gal. Septic Lump Sum Items: Building Type X Single Family Mobile Home Town Home Duplex A-Frame X Wood Frame Building Style: Ranch Yr Built Remodeled 2025 0 Condition: Excellent Room List Basement 12 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3 Bedrooms (1) Exterior Wood/Shingle Aluminum/Vinyl X Brick X Insulation (2) Windows Many Large X Ave. X Ave. Few Small Wood Sash X Metal Sash Vinyl Sash Double Hung Horiz. Slide X Casement Double Glass X Patio Doors Storms & Screens (3) Roof Gable Gambrel X Hip Mansard Flat Shed X Ashphalt Shingle Chimney: (3) Roof (cont.) Eavestrough Insulation 0 Front Overhang 0 Other Overhang (4) Interior X Drywall Plaster Paneled Wood T&G Trim & Decoration Ex Ord Min Size of Closets Lg Ord Small Doors Solid H.C. (5) Floors Kitchen: Hardwood Other: Hardwood Other: Carpeted (6) Ceilings X Drywall (7) Excavation Basement: 5345 S.F. Crawl: 0 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 8.8 (8) Basement Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (9) Basement Finish Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF 0 Walkout Doors (A) (10) Floor Support Joists: Unsupported Len: Cnts.Sup: (15) Built-ins Appliance Allow. Cook Top 1 Dishwasher 1 Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven 1 Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System (15) Fireplaces Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story 1 Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Ga (16) Porches/Decks Area Type 80 CCP (1 Story) (17) Garage Year Built: 2024 Car Capracity: 3 Car Class: B Exterior: Brick Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 1 Wall Foundation: 18 Inch Finished ?: Auto. Doors: 2 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 1035 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 Bsmnt Garage: Carport Area: Roof: Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family Ranch Cls B 20 Blt 2025 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 5345 SF Floor Area = 5345 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=97/100/100/100/97 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Siding/Brick Basement 5,345 Total: 1,444,346 1,401,114 Other Additions/Adjustments Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 2 22,346 21,676 2 Fixture Bath 1 7,449 7,226 Extra Sink 1 1,855 1,799 Separate Shower 1 3,396 3,294 Ceramic Tile Floor 3 6,388 6,196 Garages Class: B Exterior: Brick Foundation: 18 Inch (Unfinished) Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -4,544 -4,408 Door Opener 2 1,636 1,587 Base Cost 1035 65,598 63,630 Porches CCP (1 Story) 80 3,813 3,699 Built-Ins Dishwasher 1 1,570 1,523 Garbage Disposal 1 475 461 Microwave 1 1,226 1,189 Fireplaces <<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>> *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Class: B +20 Effec. Age: 3 Floor Area: 5345 Total Base New: 1,573,570 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 1,526,727 X 1.870 Estimated T.C.V.: 2,778,47
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Parcel Number: C -19-31-431-007 Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on 07/13/2026 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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Valuation Report Assessment Roll: BLOOMFIELDTWP27 07/13/2026 09:10 AM C -19-31-431-007 2027 Est. T.C.V. ZAMLER, GENE Property Class: 401 7009 FRANKLIN RD Map #: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELDBLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301 T2N, R10E, SEC 31 FRANKLIN WOODS SUB LOT 7 9-21-23 FR 428-001 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 32140.Land Table 32140 * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value Frank Mill & Village (02) 0 - 21,780 21,780 SqFt 8.50000 85 Franklin Rd 157,361 Frank Mill & Village (03)Next 10,890 5,146 SqFt 5.50000 85 Franklin Rd 24,058 0.62 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 181,418 Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value Unit in Place Item(s) Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value CCT-CoveredConcrTerr 9.78 418 99 4,047 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 4,047 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family Ranch Cls B 20 Blt 2025 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 5345 SF Floor Area = 5345 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=97/100/100/100/97 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Siding/Brick Basement 5,345 Total: 1,444,346 1,401,114 Other Additions/Adjustments Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 2 22,346 21,676 2 Fixture Bath 1 7,449 7,226 Extra Sink 1 1,855 1,799 Separate Shower 1 3,396 3,294 Ceramic Tile Floor 3 6,388 6,196 Garages Class: B Exterior: Brick Foundation: 18 Inch (Unfinished) Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -4,544 -4,408 Door Opener 2 1,636 1,587 Base Cost 1035 65,598 63,630 Porches CCP (1 Story) 80 3,813 3,699 Built-Ins Dishwasher 1 1,570 1,523 Garbage Disposal 1 475 461 Microwave 1 1,226 1,189 Fireplaces Prefab 1 Story 1 4,747 4,605 Unit-in-Place Cost Items 002-SelfVentingCookT 1 1,501 1,486 *99% Good 007-DoubleOven 1 2,912 2,883 *99% Good 015-RefrigFreezerDel 1 6,356 6,292 *99% Good Local Cost Items Generator 1 2,500 2,475 *99% Good Totals: 1,573,570 1,526,727 Notes:
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Valuation Report Assessment Roll: BLOOMFIELDTWP27 07/13/2026 09:10 AM ECF (E.C.F. Table 32140FranklinMill;Vill) 1.870 => TCV: 2,778,474 2027 Est. T.C.V. C -19-31-431-007 = 2,963,939 Est. TCV/Total Floor Area = 554.53 2026 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Base for Cap IRM 1,496,360 1,496,360 1,496,360 1,496,360 0.00 2027 New Eq. Adjustment Loss Additions Tax Adjustment Losses 0 -14,390 0 0 -14390 0 2027 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Capped ->Taxable<- PRE/MBT Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative
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Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (Rev. 10-25) 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 206 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 DARRIN KRAATZ - ASSESSOR 4200 TELEGRAPH RD, PO BOX 489 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48303 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD PARCEL IDENTIFICATION PARCEL NUMBER: C -19-31-431-007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7009 FRANKLIN RD BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 63080 ZAMLER, GENE ZAMLER, CAROL 7009 FRANKLIN RD BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301 OWNER'S NAME AND ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 0% % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property™: 0% % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal: 0% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": 0% Dxompt As Detled Voorn or [Yes [K] No Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property" [] Yes No Exempt As "Development Property": [Yes X] No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: T2N, R10E, SEC 31 FRANKLIN WOODS SUB LOT 7 9-21-23 FR 428-001 ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 401 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION 401 Residential The change in taxable value will increase/decrease CHANGE FROM i : PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT TENTATIVE : ) PRIOR YEAR TO your tax bill for the 2026 year by approximately: $42713 YEAR: 5025 AMOUNT YEAR: 2026 CURRENT YEAR 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 645,630 1,496,360 850,730 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 645,630 1,496,360 850,730 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 645,630 1,496,360 850,730 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN 2025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [Yes No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 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: Assessing Department Telephone Number: (248) 433-7710 Email Address: ASSESSOR@BLOOMFIELDTWPMI.GOV March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: 2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW DATES AND TIMES: MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026 1:00 P.M. — 4:00 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 9:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M. AND 1:30 P.M. — 4:30 P.M. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP ASSESSING DEPARTMENT AT (248) 433-7710 TAXPAYERS ARE ABLE TO PROTEST BY LETTER, SENT TO 4200 TELEGRAPH RD, PO BOX 489 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48303- 0489, PROVIDED PROTEST IS RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 10TH, 2026 AT 4:30 P.M. ALL APPEALS MUST INCLUDE COMPLETED MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FORM L-4035.
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03/11/2026 11:42 AM 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 -19-31-431-007 7009 FRANKLIN RD ZAMLER, GENE ZAMLER, CAROL 7009 FRANKLIN RD T2N, R10E, SEC 31 FRANKLIN WOODS SUB LOT 7 9-21-23 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301 FR 428-001 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 -19-31-431-007 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments NOT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 1,496,360 | [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 1,496,360 | (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 1,496,360 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 1,496,360 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 0.0000 Please 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 initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website." http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html