scpetition_valuation.pdf
Sam Van Kleef Petitioner V City Of Bloomfield Hills Respondent · 26-001254-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 Sam M.I. Last Name van Kleef Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 59 Scenic Oaks Dr S City or Town Bloomfield Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48304 Telephone Number 2482517269 E-mail Address vankleef.sam@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) 59 Scenic Oaks Dr S City or Town Bloomfield Hills County Oakland State Michigan ZIP Code 48304 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Bloomfield Hills (OAKLAND) 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 The assessed and taxable values do not reflect the property's true cash value as demonstrated by recent, objective market-based evidence. The property was purchased in an arm's-length transaction on July 31, 2025 for $1,300,000, which represents the most reliable indicator of market value. This purchase price was further substantiated by an independent appraisal (by Michigan Certified Appraisal, Inc.'s Cynthia Lou Quinkert) conducted contemporaneously with the acquisition, valuing the property at $1,350,000. A subsequent appraisal (by A1 AMC's Robert Stevens) completed on February 21, 2026 reaffirmed this valuation range, determining a market value of $1,300,000. Under Michigan law and appraisal standards, a recent arm's-length sale and supported independent appraisals provide the strongest evidence of true cash value. The current assessment appears to rely primarily on generalized price-per-square-foot comparisons within the city, which do not adequately account for the specific characteristics, condition, and economic factors impacting this property. The Board of Review's reliance on average price-per-square-foot metrics does not outweigh the probative value of an actual market transaction and multiple professional appraisals specific to the subject property. These valuation methods are less precise and may not reflect property-specific conditions or recent market dynamics. Accordingly, the current assessed and taxable values should be adjusted to reflect a true cash value consistent with the verified market evidence in the range of $1,325,000 (taxable value of $662,500). 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: 12-19-15-230-004 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 774510 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 774510 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1325000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 662500
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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 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Sam van Kleef 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