scpetition_valuation.pdf
Sheena Teresa Kurien Petitioner V City Of Portage Respondent · 26-002751-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 VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Sheena M.I. Teresa Last Name Kurien Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 10315 Woodlawn Dr City or Town Portage State Michigan ZIP Code 49002 Telephone Number 2693501188 E-mail Address kveryus@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) 10315 Woodlawn Dr City or Town Portage County Kalamazoo State Michigan ZIP Code 49002 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Portage (KALAMAZOO) 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 GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 I respectfully appeal the Portage Board of Review’s denial because my primary residence is materially overassessed, and the current true cash value and taxable value substantially exceed actual market value. The property was listed for an extended period and was not a distress sale. It also had condition issues that were not adequately reflected in the assessment. In addition, comparable A+ homes with considerably larger water frontage on Austin Lake have considerably lower true cash values than my B+ property. These market facts demonstrate that the current assessment is excessive, unsupported by comparable evidence, and should be reduced to a fair and accurate value. I thank you for your time. 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: 00035-095-C Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 619600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 619600 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1050000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 525000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 525000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature
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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 Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Sheena Teresa Kurien 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