25-002733 Answer.pdf
Peter Michael Grant, Petitioner V City Of Ann Arbor, Respondent · 25-002733-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. 25-002733 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City Of Ann Arbor (WASHTENAW) First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Jerry M.I. Last Name Markey Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 301 E Huron Street PO Box 8647 City or Town Ann Arbor State Michigan ZIP Code 48107 Telephone Number 734-794-6530 Fax Number E-mail Address assessor@a2gov.org Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. N/A Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 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.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR AT THIS TIME, RESPONDENT CONTENDS THE 2025 ASSESSED AND TAXABLE VALUES ARE CORRECT. EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE 2025 ASSESSED AND TAXABLE VALUES WILL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL'S RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NEW AND ADDITIONS ADDED FOR THE 2025 ROLL ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. 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 If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*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? 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? No If yes, explain. Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? If so, what is the issue date? N/A IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? N/A Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? N/A N/A IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: N/A IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? No If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: Tax Year(s) denied: N/A List the date the exemption was denied: N/A What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? N/A IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 09-12-03-306-001 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 314,300 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 198,641 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? $628,600 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 314,300 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 198,641 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Jerry Markey
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BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION
ANN ARBOR, MI 48107
PO BOX 8647
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
CITY OF ANN ARBOR
State Tax Commission
Classification Appeals
P.O.Box 30471
Lansing MI 48909
Property Classification appeals ONLY may be appealed to the State Tax Commission:
Michigan Tax Tribunal
P.O. Box 30232
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-9760
www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/
If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding the above values, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax
Tribunal. The appeal deadline for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property
is May 31. The appeal deadline for Residential Real Property is July 31.
Contact the Assessor's Office at the address listed above or call (734) 794-6530 if you have any questions.
PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG
2025
100.0000
2025
198,641
"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE
198,641
2025 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE
(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occurred)
"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE
2025
314,300
314,300
2025
ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE
09-12-03-306-001
Thank you for attending the March Board of Review.
The Board has completed the review of parcel number and made the following determination based on the
information provided.
401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)
THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:
Ann Arbor MI 48104
2515 ESSEX RD
GRANT PETER M & DIANA MELANIE
N 1/2 LOT 344 & ALL LOT 345 ANN ARBOR WOODS NO 3
2515 ESSEX RD
09-12-03-306-001
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address
and legal description optional.):
NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:
FROM
2025
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Washtenaw County: CITY OF ANN ARBOR Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 09-12-03-306-001 123,907C 192,400 139,900 52,500 2022 130,102C 212,400 159,900 52,500 2023 136,607C 227,500 175,000 52,500 2024 198,641C 314,300M 314,300 244,300 70,000 2025 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value FF ALL 91.00 140.00 0.8543 1.0000 1800 100 139,942 91 Actual Front Feet, 0.29 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 139,942 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 0072.072 Ann Arbor Woods AD 12/18/2024 Permit Ins Who When What Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Topography of Site Dirt Road Gravel Road Paved Road Storm Sewer Sidewalk Water Sewer Electric Gas Curb Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: City of Ann Arbor, County of Washtenaw, Michigan Comments/Influences N 1/2 LOT 344 & ALL LOT 345 ANN ARBOR WOODS NO 3 Tax Description GRANT PETER M & DIANA MELANIE TRUST 2515 ESSEX RD Ann Arbor MI 48104 Owner's Name/Address 2515 ESSEX RD Property Address Closed 58430 10/19/1998 Permit Prior to Conversion 2025 Est TCV 628,515 TCV/TFA: 385.59 Closed BLDG20-0996 07/16/2020 RES ADD/ALTER Map #: Closed BLDGR24-1107 08/16/2024 Addition P.R.E. 100% 07/15/2010 Closed MECHR24-2229 08/27/2024 General HVAC School: ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: R1B Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV 100.0 DEED 4695/798 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 08/14/2008 193,500 LADERMAN MARK DREISBACH SAM & ARLENE 0.0 DEED 4747/752 21-NOT USED/OTHER OTH 08/06/2009 0 LADERMAN MARK & HANNA ERIN LADERMAN MARK 100.0 DEED 4800/600 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 07/15/2010 210,000 GRANT PETER & DIANA MELANI LADERMAN MARK & HANNA ERIN 0.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER 5114/384 21-NOT USED/OTHER OTH 09/01/2015 100 GRANT PETER M & DIANA MELA GRANT PETER & DIANA MELANI Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 09/15/2025
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Class: C Effec. Age: 42 Floor Area: 1,630 Total Base New : 336,943 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 195,429 X 2.500 Estimated T.C.V: 488,573 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family RANCH, C-BC Cls C Blt 1960 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 1630 SF Floor Area = 1630 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=58/100/100/100/58 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Brick Basement 1,374 1 Story Siding Crawl Space 256 Total: 259,723 150,641 Other Additions/Adjustments Recreation Room 1000 20,700 12,006 Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 2 9,950 5,771 Extra Sink 1 1,017 590 Ceramic Tile Floor 2 2,399 1,391 Ceramic Tub Alcove 1 805 467 Deck Treated Wood 500 8,085 4,689 Garages Class: C Exterior: Siding Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished) Base Cost 441 22,200 12,876 Water/Sewer Public Water 1 1,600 928 Public Sewer 1 1,600 928 Built-Ins Dishwasher 1 834 484 Fireplaces Interior 1 Story 1 5,716 3,315 Porches CCP (1 Story) 24 1,294 751 <<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>> Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: 1960 Car Capacity: Class: C Exterior: Siding Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 1 Wall Foundation: 42 Inch Finished ?: Auto. Doors: 0 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 441 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 (17) Garage CCP (1 Story) Treated Wood 24 500 Type Area (16) Porches/Decks Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Gas 1 (15) Fireplaces Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System 1 (15) Built-ins Lump Sum Items: Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal Septic 2000 Gal Septic 1 1 (14) Water/Sewer Average Fixture(s) 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softener, Auto Softener, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan 3 1 2 1 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. X Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. Ex. X No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 0 (12) Electric Central Air Wood Furnace 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 Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling X Elec. Steam Oil Coal Gas Wood X (11) Heating/Cooling Joists: Unsupported Len: Cntr.Sup: (10) Floor Support Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF Walkout Doors (A) 1000 (9) Basement Finish Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (8) Basement Basement: 1374 S.F. Crawl: 256 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (7) Excavation (6) Ceilings Kitchen: Other: Other: (5) Floors H.C. X Solid Doors: Small Ord X Lg Size of Closets Min Ord X Ex Trim & Decoration Plaster Wood T&G Drywall Paneled (4) Interior Eavestrough Insulation Front Overhang Other Overhang 0 0 (3) Roof (cont.) *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on Parcel Number: 09-12-03-306-001 Chimney: Asphalt Shingle X Gambrel Mansard Shed Gable Hip Flat X (3) Roof Wood Sash Metal Sash Vinyl Sash Double Hung Horiz. Slide Casement Double Glass Patio Doors Storms & Screens Large Avg. Small X Many Avg. Few X (2) Windows Wood/Shingle Aluminum/Vinyl Brick Insulation X (1) Exterior Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor Bedrooms 6 3 Room List Condition: Good Remodeled 0 Yr Built 1960 Building Style: RANCH, C-BC Wood Frame X Single Family Mobile Home Town Home Duplex A-Frame X Building Type 09/15/2025
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Parcel Number: 09-12-03-306-001, Residential Building 1 Printed on 09/15/2025 Parcel Number: 09-12-03-306-001, Residential Building 1 Printed on 09/15/2025 BRCK PVRS 10.0' 16.0' iF TWD B0sF H 1ST SD/CR E 10.0" 256sF 3 JR TWD = : 294sf it : 42.0 | =! TWD |= SHEE : ! = : 1ST BR/FB ! GAR = i i 5 1374sf ! o 441sf i 2 = - 2 an 17.0" = 21.0' i [ 14.0' 22.0 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL PETER MICHAEL GRANT MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, v. MTT Docket No. 25-002733 CITY OF ANN ARBOR, Respondent PROOF OF SERVICE Heather Hyatt, states that on September 15, 2025, she served a copy of RESPONDENT’S PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM and this PROOF OF SERVICE relative to the above-captioned matter, via email, upon: PETER MICHAEL GRANT petermgrant911@gmail.com /s/ Heather Hyatt________________ Heather Hyatt, MMAO Senior Appraiser City of Ann Arbor