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Donald Patrick Schullo Petitioner V Township Of Hope Respondent · 26-000601-TT
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RECEIVED
JUL 2 02026
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
DIRECTOR
LANSING
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000601
Section 1: Respondent’s Contact information
First Name
[EN
Last Name
KEVIN
S
HARRIS
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
67482 COYOTE TRAIL
City or Town
State
ZiP Code
EDWARDSBURG
Mi
149112
Telephone 069-66 3.3057
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
kevinh9115@gmail.com
Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
Mi
Flrst Name
Last Name
KEVIN
S
HARRIS
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address {(No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
67482 COYOTE TRAIL
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
EDWARDSBURG
MI
149112
Telephone Number
"
269-663-3057
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
kevinh9115@gmail.com
Section 3: Subject Property Information
Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more?
MA ves
[no
Are the parcels listed by Pstitionar contiguous or adjoining?
If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.
[| Yes
O No
Not ApplicablePage 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal
SEE ENCLOSED RECORD CARD.
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
[I] No
If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 7] March
[I] July
[I] December
If no, was the Notlce of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? J Yes
(m] No
*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.
Hf the July or December BOR revised the assessment{s) at Issue, did it have authority? [MN] Yes
[I 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?
{7 Yes
No
If so, what is the issue date?
IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUEPage 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 0 Yes
0a No
If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: |_| March
[J 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 ata BOR? [] Yes
[No
If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [| March
[] outy
[] 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:
07-013-002-26
Classlfication 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:
$165,000
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
$107,200
What do you believe is the fair market valus (also known as True Cash Value)?
$330,000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This Is your contention of Assessed Value.
$165,000
If you belleve the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.Page 4
Printed
on
06/05/2026
Parcel Number:
08~07-013-002-26
Jurisdiction:
HOPE TOWNSHIP
County:
BARRY
Grantor
{Grantee
Sale|
Sale
Inst.
Terms
of
Sale
Liber
Verified
| Prent.,
|
Price
Date
Type
&
Page
By
| Trans.
Property Address
IClass:
RESIDENTIAL~IMPROV Zoning:
AR
Building
Permit (s)
Date
Number
Status
;
i
6328
GURD
RD
iSchool:
HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL
DIST.
POLE BARN
05/21/2025
125-0023
COMPLETE
(P.R.E.
100%
04/25/1994
ADDITION
04/30/2021
21-0017
COMPLETE
Ouner's Name/Address
Res. Utility Building
4723/2013
| PBP136008
"COMPLETED
SS monALD
®
2026 Est TCV 380,543 TCV/TFA: 264.27 Compliance
0373172004
PBB0200GS
COMPLETED
16398 GURD RD
X Improved
‘Vacant
j Land Value Estimates
for Land Table
4010.4010 RESIDENTIAL
|ERSTINGS
MI
49058
Public
i
*
Factors
*
i
Improvements
{ Description
Frontage
Depth
Front
Depth
Rate
%Adj.
Reason
Value
—
ee
BIT RTS
| ACREAGE RATES
1.000 Acres 30,000
100
30,000
Tax Description
| X IGravel Road
|
1.00 Total Acres
Total Est.
Land Value
=
30,000
|EOPE TOWNSHIP SEC 13 TZN R9W COMM
|paved Road
|
INTERSECTION CTR
LI
GURD
RD
&
LINE WHICH
torm Sewer
!
.
LIES 700 FT N OF §
&
W 1/4 LI SEC 13-2-9,
fdewalk
Land Improvement Cost Estimates
oo
—
TH SWLY 225 FT ALG CTR GURD RD FOR POB,
ater
Description
Rate
Size
% Good
Cash Value
TH CONT 220 FT SWLY ALG GURD RD TH NWLY
Sewer
D/W/P:
3.5 Concrete
6.58
57
70
262
-
-
wep
H
=
D/W/P:
4in Concrete
6.96
540
70
2,631
198
FT AT RT ANGLES,
TH NELY 220
FT,
TH
Electric
1
|
7
=
ML
|
Whirl Pool Bath
17,906.29
1
29
5,193
|
SELY
198
TO
POB.
1 ACRE M/L.
iGas
-
Comments/Influences
H
Wood
Frame
24.96
182
35
4,073
|
{Curb
.
Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value
=
12,159
{
Street Lights
X {Standard Utilities
{Underground Utils.
Topography
of
Site
iLevel
!
X [Relling
i
{Low
|High
{Landscaped
{Swamp
{Wooded
{Pond
|Haterfront
Ravine
{Wetland
.
[Flood Plain
Year
Land
Building
Assessed
Board
of|
Tribunal/
Taxable
1
Value
Value
Value
Review
Other
Value
|
Who
When
What
2026
15,000;
175,300
190,300
165,000M
107,200C
:
Sra
AE
[7110572008
INSPECTED
[20285
9,300
118,100
127,600
69,682C
The Equalizer.
Copyright
(c)
18999
-
2009,
7
TT
Licensed To:
Township
of Hope,
County of
|
2024
8,600
102,600
11,200
67.587C
Barry,
Michigan
:
2023
7,800
80,500
88,300
59,798C
***
Information herein
deemed reliable
but
not guaranteed **Page 5
Residential
Building
1
of
1
Parcel Number:
08-07-013~002-26
Printed
on
-
06/05/2026
i
|
CRIx.Sun:
Building Type
7
(3)
Roof
(cont.)
(11)
Heating/Cooling
{
(15)
Built-ins
{15)
Fireplaces
(16)
Porches/Decks
|
(17)
Garage
X
iSingle
Family
XEavestrough
X [Gas
0il
|
Elec.
lidppliance Allow.
1iInterior
1
Story | Area Type
Year Built:
Mobile
Home
XiInsulaticn
Wood
Coali
Steam
Cook Top
iInterior
2
Story
reer
Ca¥ Capacity:
Town
Home
0|Front Overhang
-
:
Dishwasher
|2na/same
Stack
rp
ted Wood
Class:
C
{Duplex
0i0ther Overhang
Forced Air w/o ucts
Garbage Disposal
|Two Sided
red hood
‘Exterior:
Siding
A-Frame
Forced Air
w/
Ducts
Bath Heater
[Exterior
1
Story
reate
©
Brick Ven.:
0
mee
(4)
Interior
Forced Hot Water
Vent
Fan
{Exterior
2
Story
!
stone Ven.:
0
X [Wood
Frame
Electric Baseboard
Hot Tub
{Prefab
1 Story
|
Common Wall:
1 Wall
| X|Drywall
Plaster
Elec.
Cell.
Radiant
Unvented Hood
{Prefab
2 Story
Foundation:
18
Inch
Building Style:
|Paneled
Wood T&G
Radiant
{in-flooz)
Vented Hood
|Heat Circulator
{Finished
?
1
STORY
Trim
i Decoration
Electric
Wall
feat
Intercom
Raised Hearth
i
(Auto.
Doors:
2
TTERTTE
Remodeled
Space Heater
Jacuzzi Tub
Wood Stove
i
Mech.
Doors:
0
T
Built {Remodele
TEx
[x {ord
Min
Wall/Floor Furnace
{Jacuzzi repl.Tub
iDirect-Vented Gas
|
Area:
572
1391
0
:
L
I
-
X
[Forced Heat
&
Cool
{oven
!
5
Good:
©
Condition:
Average
Size
of Closets
Heat
Pump
A
Microwave
Class:
N
a
Storage Area:
0
Tg
| X |oxd
small
No Heating/Cooling
Standard Range
Bilec.
Age:
3°
No Cenc.
Floor:
0
Ll
rt
Central Air
Self Clean Rangs
Floor Area:
1,440
i
Room List
Doors:
[solid X|H.C.
Wood Furnace
Sauna
Total
Base New
:
276,618
E.C.F.
!Bsmnt Garage:
Basement
(5)
Floors
157
ET
-
{Trash Compactor
Total
Depr
Cost:
206.809
x
1.435
Carport Area
51st
oor
i
}
(12)
ectric
{Central Vacuum
;Estimated T.C.V:
296,771
oe
trea
2nd Floor
Kitchen:
Vinyl
100}Amps Service
iSecurity System
|
Other:
Carpsted
-
~
L
> Bedrooms
Other:
No./Qual.
of Fixtures
| cost Est.
for Res.
Bldg:
1
Single Family
1 STORY
cls
©
Blt 1991
(1)
Exterior
l
Ex
"Xora.
[Min
(11)
feating System: Forced Heat
& co
to
J.
Mood/Shingle
i718)
Ceilings
>
LPS
Ground
Area
=
oor
Area
=
1
.
% {Aluminom/Vinyl
:
No.
of Elec. Outlets
Phy/Ab. Phy/Func/Econ/Comb.
% Good=69/100/100/100/69
Brick
X
{Drywall
|
|
Many IX Jave.
|
[Few
Building Areas
!
i
T1537
Plumbing
Stories
Exterior
Foundation
Size
Cost
New
Depr.
Cost
X
{Insulation
i
|
1 Story
Siding
Basement
1,008
|
faint
bm
L
Average Fixture(s) | 1 story
Siding
Basement
432
wg
|
(2) windows
(7) Excavation
1|3
Fixture Bath
Total:
224,273
168,595
Many
[Large
Basement:
1440
S.F.
2 Fixture Bath
Other Additions/Adjustments
X
avg.
|
x Avg.
Crawl:
0
S.f.
Softener,
Auto
|
Basement,
Outside Entrance,
Below Grade
1
2,727
1,882
Few
|
|Small
slab:
0
S.F.
Softener,
tapual
| Water/Sewer
o
Height
to Joists:
0.0
Solar Water Heat
1000 Gal Septic
1
4,682
3,235
ed
No Plumbing
Water Well,
100 Feet
1
5,734
956
vingl py
(8)
Basement
Extra Toilet
Deck
i
s
Extra Sink
Treated Wood
90
2,335
1,611
¥ {Double Hung
Conc. Block
Separate Shower
Treated Wood
576
7,983
7,748
E
Horiz.
Slide
Poured Conc.
Ceramic
Tile
Floor!
garages
i
X
iC
me
1
;
3
:
:
.
PE
N
ee
a
s
rons
4 Wood
Ceramic
Tile Wains | class:
C Exterior:
Siding Foundation:
18
Inch
(Unfinished
oe
o-as
Te
Ploor
Ceramic Tub Alcove |
pase Cost
572
21,376
14,749
Storms & sereens
5 foperens ees oy
[Vent Fan
Common Wall:
1 Wall
1
~2,139
-1,476
il
(9)
Basement
Finish
I"11%) Water/Sewer
Door Opener
2
1,054
727
(3)
Roof
Recreation
SF
-
Built-Ins
:
Ea
b
Public Water
14
-
Po
=
X
(Gable
[Gambrel)
Living
SF
Public
Sewer
Appliance Allow.
1
2,713
1,872
Hi
i
Mansard
liWalkout Doors
(B)
o
i Fireplaces
:
[ES
¥o Floor
sp
|b Water Well
!
Interior
1 Story
1
5,235
3,612
Flat
|
(Shed
ht
111000 Gal Septic
N
‘
X Asphalt Shingl
Walkout Doors
(A).
"15000 Gal Septic
porches
phait
Shingle
(10)
Floor Support
+
[+333
16
238
302
Tolsts:
Lump
Sum Items:
Totals:
276,618
206,809
Chimney:
Brick
H
oe
.
{ Notes:
Unsupported Len:
|
ECF
(4010 RURAL RESIDENTIAL ECF)
1.435
=> TCV:
296,771
***
Information herein deemed reliable
but
not guaranteed***Page 6
Parcel Number:
06-07-013-002-26,
Residential Building
1
Printed on
06/05/2026
;
REEF
x
x
25TORY
{
SHED
2
H
100.0 sf
3
42'
1398
GARAGE
~
.
572.0 Sf
~
1ST/FR/BSMT
*
2 OH DOORS
1008.0 sf
~
27720 CONC APP
4%4 pp
1973 CONC WALK
***
Information
herein
deemed reliable but
not guarantesd**+*Page 7
Agricultural
Improvement
Card
1
of
1
Parcel Number:
08-07-013-002-26
ro
rinted
on
- 06/05/2026
Building Type
[Farm Utility Buildings
Farm Utility Buildings
I
{ Year Built
1998
2025
i Class/Construction
D,Pole
D,Pole
{Quality/Exterior
Average
Average
#
cf
Walls,
Perimeter
4
Wall,
490
4
wall,
208
|
{Height
13
1%
!
| Heating System
To Heating/Cooling
iNo Heating/Cooling
Tength/nidth/Azen
16%
10
= 160
[64%
46
= 2546
;
Cost New
$3,190
5
44,364
Phy./Func./Econ.
%Good
{55/100/100
55.0
T5871667166
98.0
!
Depreciated Cost
$1,755
iS
43,477
|
+ Unit-In-Place Items
[§
0
$0
Description,
Size
X
7
Rate
X
%Good
= Cost
Itemized
->
{ Unit-In-Plagce
->
E.C.F.
ix
1.211
X
1.211
Good
i55
28
i
Est.
True
Cash Value
i$
2,125
$
39,488
:
Comments:
{2 STORY
Total Estimated True
Cash Value
of Agricultural Improvements
/
This
Card:
41613
/
All
Cards:
41613
***
Information herein deemed reliable
but
not guaranteed***Page 8
en amen of Treasury. THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under lhe authorily of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and See.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment nolice to be used by the local assessor. FROM HOPE TOWNSHIP PARCEL IDENTIFICATION KEVIN HARRIS PARCEL NUMBER: 08-07-013-002-26 67482 COYOTE TRAIL PROPERTY ADDRESS: EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112 6398 GURD RD HASTINGS, MI 49058 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: ~~ 08030 OWNER'S NAME 8 ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS SCHULLO DONALD P % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 100.00% FRICK JERRY L 9% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property™: 00% Be 0056 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal™ 00% HASTINGS % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”: 00% Exempt As “Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse™ OJ Yes No Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": 0 Yes No Exempt As "Development Property™ [I Yes xt No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: HOPE TOWNSHIP SEC 13 T2N RW COMM INTERSECTION CTR LI GURD RD & LINE WHICH LIES 700 FT N OF E & W 1/4 LI SEC 13-2-9, TH SWLY 225 FT ALG CTR GURD RD FOR POB, TH CONT 220 FT SWLY ALG GURD RD TH NWLY 198 FT AT RT ANGLES, THNELY 220 FT, TH SELY 198 TO POB. 1 ACRE MIL. ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 401 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 401 Residential The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CHANGE FROM h NTATIVE AMOUNT PRIOR YEAR T for the 2026 year by approximately: $1 328 YEAR: 2p25 YEAR: 2026 papi ha 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 69,682 123,463 53,781 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 127,600 190,300 62,700 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 _ 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 127,600 190,300 62,700 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP iN2025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING?} Yes No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): CHANGES IN ASSESSED VALUE IS A MARKET ADJUSTMENT. CHANGES IN TAXABLE VALUE IS DUE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: THE CONSUMER PRICE INCREASE, NEW CONSTRUCTION, TRANSFER OF OWNWERSHIP, OR IMPROVEMENTS BEING REMOVED. IF PRIOR YEAR AMOUNTS ARE ZERO - THIS IS A NEW PARCEL AS A RESULT OF A SPLIT, COMBINATION, OR BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. 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: Telephone Number: Emai Address: KEVIN HARRIS (269) 663-3057 KEVINHO115@GMAIL.COM March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE INDIVIDUAL LISTED DIRECTLY ABOVE THIS BOX FOR QUESTIONS, MARCH BOARD OF
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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM HOPE TOWNSHIP KEVIN HARRIS 67482 COYOTE TRAIL EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Cade required. Property address and legal description optional ): 08-07-013-002-26 6398 GURD RD SCHULLO DONALD P HOPE TOWNSHIP SEC 13 T2N R9W COMM INTERSECTION FRICK JERRY L CTR LI GURD RD & LINE WHICH LIES 700 FTN OF E & W 6398 GURD RD 1/4 LI SEC 13-2-9, TH SWLY 225 FT ALG CTR GURD RD FOR HASTINGS MI 49058 POB, TH CONT 220 FT SWLY ALG GURD RD TH NWLY 198 FT AT RT ANGLES, TH NELY 220 FT, TH SELY 198 TO POB. 1 ACRE M/L. THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 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 08-07-013-002-26 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments: REDUCING ASSESSMENT TO REFLECT 50% OF MARKET VALUE 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 190,300 [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 165,000 | (If the above amounts arc the same, no revisions have occured) [2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 123,463 | [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 107.200 [2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 100.0000 Pleasc 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
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State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan Administrative Hearing System Michigan Tax Tribunal Small Claims Division Proof of Service By signing below, I'verify that I have served a copy of the completed form(s), along with any enclosures, onto the Petitioner. j=, June 5, 2026 Kevin Harris, Assessor Date
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