MITAT_Valuation_Petition.pdf
Cherie Good Petitioner V Township Of Napoleon Respondent · 26-000836-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Cherie M.I. Last Name Good Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 340 Ackerson Lake Dr City or Town Jackson State Michigan ZIP Code 49201 Telephone Number 517-262-6863 E-mail Address cherie9good@gmail.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) 340 Ackersona Lake Dr City or Town Jackson County Jackson State Michigan ZIP Code 49201 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Napoleon (JACKSON) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 2 of 3 Home was purchased November 2025. At this time, a full appraisal report was completed to verify the assessed value. This report was completed within 6 months of the updated township assessment and appeal to the local board. This value shows $420,000 or SEV of $210,000. We have not completed any updates since purchase to justify the increase beyond appraised value. Furthermore, there have not been any additional shifts in the real estate market with increased comps to warrant this increase. The original record was also inaccurately adding value for upgrades that were not completed. The township made adjustments only for the miscalculation of upgrades (ie - no composite decking, no carport, no updated fencing/concrete). All elements are older and original to the home. The 2025 Final Taxable Value by assessor with prior owner was $152,741. This is a substantial increase in one year. No upgrades were done from 2025 to 2026. The comprehensive appraisal report was submitted in the original petition to the township board. I am including this appraisal report with this petition for quick reference. We were prepared to see our property taxes increase to match the purchase price, but not beyond our verified equity. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 055-14-19-402-023-00 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 226289 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 226289 What do you believe is the fair market value? 420000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 210000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 16289
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 3 of 3 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Cherie Good Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: 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. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes