Attachments to Petition MOAHR DOCKET NO. 26-000595.pdf
Elaine M Dunne Petitioner V Township Of Bedford Respondent · 26-000595-TT
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Michigan Department of Treasury, 019 tio zs) THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 20 This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec 211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FROM ANTHONY E. MEYAARD PARCEL IDENTIFICATION BEDFORD TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 58 02 016 018 00 8100 JACKMAN ROAD PROPERTY ADDRESS: TEMPERANCE MI 48182 9750 DOUGLAS RD TEMPERANCE, MI 48182 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 58030 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS i288 % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 00% Kk aku RH *AUTO**MIXED AADC 493 T23 Pl #i# % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% 210) RIVERSIDE DR GNI EN % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% i oF rr al — % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal™: .00% appended Jay lapped wlll Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Survivin, EIRUTR TET UL TH ITH RRL] Exempt A o Wing yes NS Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property™: OO Yes [4] No Exempt As "Development Property": O Yes No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SEC 16 T8S R7E 1.72 A PT OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 COM AT APT 108 FT S 1 DEG 10' W FR THE NW COR OF SEC 16 TH S 1 DEG 10'W 390 FT THN 67 DEG 33' E225 FT THN 57 DEG 17"E36 FT THN 30 DEG 05'E 110 FT THN 21 DEG 12'E70 FT THN 74 DEG 16' W 122.18 FT TH N 64 DEG 47' W 213.50 FT TO POB ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 402 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 402 Residential The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CHANGE FROM for the 2026 year by approximately: $506 YEAR: 2925 HE Lal da ERIORIYEARTO 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 19,167 30.700 11.533 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 27,700 30,700 3,000 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 27,700 30,700 3,000 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP [R025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [x] Yes O No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): Market Change 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: Telephone Number: Email Address: (734) 224-7353 AMEYAARD@BEDFORDMI.ORG Name: ANTHONY E. MEYAARD March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT BEDFORD TOWNSHIP HALL, 8100 JACKMAN ROAD, TEMPERANCE, MI 48182 ON 3/9/2026 FROM 1-5 PM & 6-9 PM AND 3/10/2026 FROM 9 AM-12 PM & 1-56 PM. FOR QUESTIONS OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO APPEAL, CALL (734) 224-7353. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. LETTER APPEALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OFFICE BY 3/11/2025 (POSTMARKS NOT ACCEPTED). PROPERTY RECORDS AVAILABLE AT WWW.BEDFORDMI.ORG.
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Mi Gmail Elaine and Kevin Dunne <akbliss1969@gmail.com> Appeal of Notice of Assessment 58 02 016 018 00 Anthony Meyaard <AMeyaard@bedfordmi.org> Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM To: Elaine and Kevin Dunne <akbliss1969@gmail.com> Hi Elaine, Unfortunately the Board of Review adjurned on Tuesday so they will not be able to hear your appeal. You can appeal directly to the Michigan Tax Tribunal if you wish. Anthony E. Meyaard MMAO, PPE, CES Bedford Township Assessor Ph: 616-836-6720 [Quoted text hidden]
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Mi Gmail Elaine and Kevin Dunne <akbliss1969@gmail.com> Appeal of Notice of Assessment 58 02 016 018 00 Elaine and Kevin Dunne <akbliss1969@gmail.com> Wed, Mar 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM To: ameyaard@bedfordmi.org Good afternoon Mr. Meyaard, Attached is an appeal for the 2026 Notice of Assessment for my property located at 9750 Douglas Rd, Temperance, MI 48182. Thank you, Elaine M. Dunne 2 attachments Rn Rough Grade - 9750 Douglas Road - Elaine_Kevin Dunne Estimate - Heidtman Enterprises.pdf 713K Rn Appeal Letter - 9750 Douglas Rd, Temperance, MI 48182.pdf 1615K
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Elaine M. Dunne 4401 Riverside Dr Unit J3 Juneau, AK 99801 (907)209-0872 akbliss1969@gmail.com March 11, 2026 Board of Review Bedford Township Assessing Department 8100 Jackman Rd Temperance, MI 48182 ameyaard@bedfordmi.org Subject: Appeal of 2026 Notice of Assessment – Parcel Number 58 02 016 018 00 Dear Members of the Board of Review, I am writing to formally appeal the 2026 Notice of Assessment for my property located at 9750 Douglas Rd, Temperance, MI 48182. When I spoke with Theresa in the Assessing Department last week, she reported in Michigan property is assessed at 50% of true cash (market) value. The current assessed value of $30,700 does not accurately reflect the fair market value of this vacant lot. My husband and I paid $48,000 for the property on 09/19/2025. Based on my realtor’s research of comparable sales in Bedford Township within the past 24 months, similar properties have sold for an average of $28,500, which is significantly lower than the value used in my assessment. Additionally, I hope you will consider the condition of this property as it requires a significant amount of work to make it functional, which reduces its value. The lot has an improperly abandoned septic tank, is uneven, has several large holes, and the back half of it is overgrown with brush, has several downed trees, and numerous metal fence posts which need to be removed. The cost to mitigate these issues is $6,699. I have enclosed the following documentation to support my appeal: • Property Transfer Affidavit showing the 09/19/2025 purchase price • A comparative market analysis report with sale dates and prices • A photograph showing the condition of the property • Estimates from contractors to perform the work required to make the property usable I respectfully request that the Board review this evidence and adjust my property’s assessed value to more accurately reflect its true market value. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Elaine M. Dunne
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Michigan Department of Treasury - 2766 (Rev. 03-25) L-4260 Property Transfer Affidavit This form is issued under authority of P.A. 415 of 1994. Filing is mandatory. This form must be filed whenever real estate or some types of personal property are transferred (even if you are not recording a deed). The completed Affidavit must be filed by the new owner with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer. The information on this form is NOT) CONFIDENTIAL. 1. Street Address of Property 2. County 3. Date of Transfer (or land contract signed) 9750 DOUGLAS RD. MONROE SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 4. Location of Real Estate (Check appropriate field and enter name in the space below.) 5. Purchase Price of Real Estate ] City vl Township ] Village $48,000.00 6. Seller's (Transferor) Name Township of Bedford CSC&R PROPERTIES LLC 7. Property Identification Number (PIN). If you don't have a PIN, attach legal description. 8. Buyer's (Transferee) Name and Mailing Address PIN. This number ranges from 10 to 25 digits. It usually includes hyphens and sometimes includes ELAINE MARIE DUNNE AND KEVIN ROBERT letters. It is on the property tax bill and on the assessment notice. DUNNE . . . 4401 Riverside Dr Unit J3 Juneau, AK 99801 58-02-016-018-00 9. Buyer's (Transferee) Telephone Number 907-209-0872 Items 10 - 15 are optional. However, by completing them you may avoid further correspondence. 10. Type of Transfer: Transfers include, but are not limited to, deeds, land contracts, transfers involving trusts or wills, certain long-term leases and business interest. [See page 2 for list. Land Contract [] Lease lv Deed [] Other (specify) 11. Was property purchased from a financial institution? 12. Is the transfer between related persons? 13. Amount of Down Payment Yes lv! No Yes lv] No 14. If you financed the purchase, did you pay market rate of interest? 15. Amount Financed (Borrowed) [] Yes [] No EXEMPTIONS Certain transfers are exempt from uncapping. If you believe your transfer qualifies for an exemption, please indicate the type of exemption you're claiming below. Note that If an exemption is claimed, your assessor may request more information to support your claim. Transfer from one spouse to the other spouse Change in ownership solely to exclude or include a spouse Transfer between certain family members *(see page 2). Describe relationship from each Transferor to each Transferee, attach additional page if necessary. Seller Name: Buyer Name: Relationship of Buyer to Seller: Transfer of that portion of a property subject to a life lease or life estate (until the life lease or life estate expires). Transfer between certain family members of that portion of a property after the expiration or termination of a life estate or life lease retained by transferor ** (see page 2) Describe relationship from each Transferor to each Transferee, attach additional page if necessary. Seller Name: Buyer Name: oo Odd Relationship of Buyer to Seller: Transfer to effect the foreclosure or forfeiture of real property. Transfer by redemption from a tax sale. Transfer into a trust where the settlor or the settlor's spouse conveys property to the trust and is also the sole beneficiary of the trust. Transfer resulting from a court order unless the order specifies a monetary payment. Transfer creating or ending a joint tenancy if at least one person is an original owner of the property (or his/her spouse). Transfer to establish or release a security interest (collateral). Transfer of real estate through normal public trading of stock. Transfer between entities under common control or among members of an affiliated group. Transfer resulting from transactions that qualify as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code. Transfer of qualified agricultural property when the property remains qualified agricultural property and affidavit has been filed. Transfer of qualified forest property when the property remains qualified forest property and affidavit has been filed. Transfer of land with qualified conservation easement (land only - not improvements) Other, as described in MCL 211.27a, specify: OoOOOO0O0o0OO0omn CERTIFICATION / certify that the information above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Printed Name Signature Date Elaine Marie Dunne E0ui ra Samm 09/19/2025 Name and title, if signer is other than the owner Daytime Phone Number E-mail Address 907-209-0872 akbliss1969@gmail.com
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2766, Page 2 Instructions: This form must be filed when there is a transfer of real property or one of the following types of personal property: o Buildings on leased land. o Leasehold improvements, as defined in MCL Section 211.8(h). o Leasehold estates, as defined in MCL Section 211.8(i) and (j). Transfer of ownership means the conveyance of title to or a present interest in property, including the beneficial use of the property. For complete descriptions of qualifying transfers, please refer to MCL Section 211.27a(6)(a-j). Excerpts from Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL), Chapter 211 **Section 211.27a(7)(d): Beginning December 31, 2014, a transfer of that portion of residential real property that had been subject to a life estate or life lease retained by the transferor resulting from expiration or termination of that life estate or life lease, if the transferee is the transferor’s or transferor’s spouse’s mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, adopted son, adopted daughter, grandson, or granddaughter and the residential real property is not used for any commercial purpose following the transfer. Upon request by the department of treasury or the assessor, the transferee shall furnish proof within 30 days that the transferee meets the requirements of this subdivision. If a transferee fails to comply with a request by the department of treasury or assessor under this subdivision, that transferee is subject to a fine of $200.00. *Section 211.27a(7)(u): Beginning December 31, 2014, a transfer of residential real property if the transferee is the transferor’s or transferor’s spouse’s mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, adopted son, adopted daughter, grandson, or granddaughter and the residential real property is not used for any commercial purpose following the conveyance. Upon request by the department of treasury or the assessor, the transferee shall furnish proof within 30 days that the transferee meets the requirements of this subparagraph. If a transferee fails to comply with a request by the department of treasury or assessor under this subparagraph, that transferee is subject to a fine of $200.00. Section 211.27a(10): “...the buyer, grantee, or other transferee of the property shall notify the appropriate assessing office in the local unit of government in which the property is located of the transfer of ownership of the property within 45 days of the transfer of ownership, on a form prescribed by the state tax commission that states the parties to the transfer, the date of the transfer, the actual consideration for the transfer, and the property's parcel identification number or legal description.” Section 211.27(6): “Except as otherwise provided in subsection (7), the purchase price pad in a transfer of property is not the presumptive true cash value of the property transferred. In determining the true cash value of transferred property, an assessing officer shall assess that property using the same valuation method used to value all other property of that same classification in the assessing jurisdiction.” Penalties: Section 211.27b(1): “If the buyer, grantee, or other transferee in the immediately preceding transfer of ownership of property does not notify the appropriate assessing office as required by section 27a(10), the property's taxable value shall be adjusted under section 27a(3) and, subject to subsection (9), all of the following must be levied: (a) Any additional taxes that would have been levied if the transfer of ownership had been recorded as required under this act from the date of transfer. (b) Interest and penalty from the date the tax would have been originally levied. (c) For property classified under section 34c as either industrial real property or commercial real property, a penalty in the following amount: (i) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (ii), if the sale price of the property transferred is $100,000,000.00 or less, $20.00 per day for each separate failure beginning after the 45 days have elapsed, up to a maximum of $1,000.00. (ii) If the sale price of the property transferred is more than $100,000,000.00, $20,000.00 after the 45 days have elapsed. (d) For real property other than real property classified under section 34c as industrial real property or commercial real property, a penalty of $5.00 per day for each separate failure beginning after the 45 days have elapsed, up to a maximum of one of the following, as applicable: (i) For property owned and occupied as a principal residence, $200.00. As used in subparagraph, “principal residence” means that term as defined in section 7dd. (ii) For all other property, $4,000.00.
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MAP OF ALL LISTINGS 1] Erigtd Rd » pu PY pes & Bl py J0395 Py = Py ueunpREr od W Temperance Rd ance Bedford ¢ Township EER Lambertville z MLS # Status Address Price 0 Subject 9750 Douglas Road, Temperance, Michigan 48182 1 50185619 S 4110 W Temperance Road $10,000 2 50181642 S Parcel A Jackman Road $44,000 3 50182130 S 0000 S Douglas Road $25,000 4 50153223 S 1741 Harmony Lane $35,000 Status: S = Closed Brooke-lynn LaRoy
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SUMMARY OF COMPARABLE PROPERTIES Sold Listings Address Beds Baths YrBlt SqgFt Lot Size Price Sold Date 4110 W Temperance Road 0/0 128,938 $10,000 1/6/26 Parcel A Jackman Road 0/0 19,167 $44,000 10/10/25 0000 S Douglas Road 0/0 20,038 $25,000 9/18/25 1741 Harmony Lane 0/0 19,602 $35,000 11/4/24 Averages 46,936 $28,500 Brooke-lynn LaRoy
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COMPARABLE PROPERTY STATISTICS Sold Listings 4110 W Temperance Road-mm Parcel A Jackman Road- ES——1 1 S— _ oc Number of listings 4 0000 S Douglas Road- mmm 1741 Harmony Lane- Sms Lowest price $10,000 Average price $28,500 Highest price $44,000 Avg price per sqft Avg DOM 67 Brooke-lynn LaRoy
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SOLD PROPERTY ANALYSIS Parcel A Jackman Road-| 0 List Price 0000 S Douglas Road ——— mW Sold price 1741 Harmony Lane p— Orig List % of Orig List [ERIE Price Price lel Sqft pow Temperance $42,000 $10,000 23.81% 108 Parcel A Jackman Road $60,000 $44,000 73.33% 74 0000 S Douglas Road $74,900 $25,000 33.38% 17 1741 Harmony Lane $49,500 $35,000 70.71% 67 Averages $56,600 $28,500 50.31% 67 Brooke-lynn LaRoy
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734-847-1000 BEDF@RD De SEPTIC TANK & SEWER CLEANING wet FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 195% Bedford Septic Tank & Sewer Cleaning 734-847-1000 bedfordseptictank@gmail.com 10346 Lewis Avenue Temperance, MI 48182 August 28,2025 9750 Douglas Rd. To Whom It May Concern, | stopped over at 9750 Douglas Rd Monday the 25 of August. That had been a house demo years ago. The current property still has an existing septic system that needs tube properly abandoned. That would consist of me pumping the tank out and collapsing the bottom of the tank and two walls. That is the proper abandonment for Monroe County Health Department. My price to do that would be $2,000. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ray Bashaw 734-847-1000
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HEIDTMAN JOB ESTIMATE yeinTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC. Excavation, Demolition, Forestry SAND & GRAVEL Excavation, Demolition & Forestry ~~ Site Development & Road Building = 0 coemrises, Lic. * Sand Stone ° Dirt * Gravel * Sand * Stone © Dirt » Gravel The Leader in Land/Tree Clearin www.heidtman.us (419) 304 - 8609 For Monroe County, Michigan 9 www.heidtman.us (419) 304 - 8609 4 & Lucas County, Ohio Heidtman Enterprises, LLC. 4194 School Road Temperance, MI 48182 Customer: Elaine and Kevin Dunne Address: 9750 Douglas Road, Temperance, Michigan - Commercial . . - Industrial Phone/Contact: akbliss1969@gmail.com or (907) 209-0872 riper seit - Utility Job Description: Start Date: Light Lot Clearing To Be Determined Brush Hogging/Downed Tree Removal/Fence Post Removal upon your schedule. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Clear the overgrowth and new growth (brush/tree saplings) covering the back $3,449.00 half of the lot using brush cutter attachment on our skid steer as well as a grapple skid steer. Remove and haul off the downed trees and limbs covered in the back overgrown area using our skidsteer and dump trucks. Remove and haul off the metal fence posts placed around in the back overgrowth using our grapple skid steer. (Photo attached below for reference of the area to be cleared.) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $3,449.00 This estimate is not a contract or a bill. This estimate is based on our initial inspection. If prices change or additional work and labor are required, we will inform you prior to proceeding with the work. nvr We look forward to working with you! (f]
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(For reference of the area to be cleared outlined in red. Ditch surrounds property.)
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JOB ESTIMATE Heidtman Enterprises, LLC. 4194 School Road Temperance, MI 48182 Customer: Elaine and Kevin Dunne Address: 9750 Douglas Road, Temperance, Michigan Phone/Contact: akbliss1969@gmail.com or (907) 209-0872 Job Description: Rough Grade Lot Start Date: To Be Determined upon your schedule. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Rough grade the lot and fill in the large holes using the material on site, so it is easier to mow/maintain. $1,250.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $1,250.00 This estimate is not a contract or a bill. This estimate is based on our initial inspection. If prices change or additional work and labor are required, we will inform you prior to proceeding with the work. We look forward to working with you!