25-002951.pdf
Charles Murphy, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent · 25-002951-TT
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RECEIVED
DEC 09 2025
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES
ACTING DIRECTOR
SUZANNE SONNEBORN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002951
Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information
First Name:
ML:
Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government:
Home Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route):
County:
City or Town:
State:
ZIP Code:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emati):
Section 2: Respondent's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
}
First Name:
Mi:
Last Name:
Damon
DeShazer
Firm Name {if any):
Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route):
2 Woodward Ave. Suite 804
City or Town:
State:
ZiP Coda:
Detroit
Mi
48226
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email):
taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov
Section 3: Subject Property Information
Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of §0% or more?
(i) Yes
[¥] No
Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining?
If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES ACTING DIRECTOR SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Proposal A of 1994 stipulates that the year following a transfer of ownership, the property's taxable value is reset to match the assessed/state equalized value. This reset, known as uncapping, caused the increase in taxable value, which is reflected in your taxes for the year of 2025. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE GASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 0 Yes [Hl] No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [] March [J yuty [J December If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? [I Yes [m] No *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? [i] Yes [ml] 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? [WM] Yes [Mi] No If yes, explain . Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? (mm Yes |] No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES
ACTING DIRECTOR
SUZANNE SONNEBORN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? ml] Yes
O No
If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [] March
[] duty
[] December
LIst the date the BOR denied Petitioners 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 at a BOR? Od Yes
[] No
,
| Ives, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [| March
[J uly
[[] 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)
0
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utility
(check one)
Section 6: Valuation Information use the multipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Identification Number:
02001732.018
Classification 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:
243,400
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
243,400
What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
486,836
Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here. This is your contention of Asseased Value,
243,400
If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.Page 4
’ STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES ACTING DIRECTOR SUZANNE SONNEBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO PROPERTY VALUATION/EXEMPTION/CLASSIFICATION APPEAL Follow these instructions for filing a small claims answer. For any questions that are not answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal's website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. . Mail the completed form to: Michigan Tax Tribunal U.S. Postal Mailing Address: 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, Ml 48933 Overnight Carrier Address (UPS, FedEx, DHL Deliveries): 2nd Floor MOAHR, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 Section 1: Respondent's Contact Information: If the respondent is a unit of government, the “Respondent” is not the assessor, the Respondent is the unit of government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). If the Respondent is not a unit of government, the Respondent is the party or parties (i.e., owners, taxpayers) filing the answer to the petition. Provide the name, address and daytime phone number for the respondent. If there is more than one Respondent, use an additional sheet of paper to provide the name, address and daytime phone number for each Respondent. Section 2: Respondent's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information: If Respondent is a unit of government, Respondent must be represented by an attorney or authorized representative to file an answer to the petition. If Respondent is not a unit of government (i.e., taxpayer), Respondent does not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative to file an answer to the petition. If Respondent is using an attorney or authorized representative, that attorney or authorized representative must provide all information requested in Section 2 of the Answer Form. If Respondent elects to have an attorney or authorized representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will receive notices and documents from the Tribunal. IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent, or the attorney or authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that email address to electronically serve ali future documents issued by the Tribunal. A request by
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Residential Building
1
of
1
Parcel Number:
02001732.018
Printed
on
11/26/2025
Building Type
{3)
Roof
(cont.)
(11)
Heating/Cooling
(15)
Built-ins
(15)
Fireplaces
(16)
Porches/Decks |
(17)
Garage
X
iSingle Family
{Eavestrough
X
[Gas
joil
Elec.
Appliance Allow.
Interior
1
Story
!|Area|Type
Year Built: .2003
Mobile Home
iInsulation
Wood
[Coal
|Stean
Cook Top
Interior
2
Story
551558
Car Capacity:
Town Home
0|Front Overhang
~
Dishwasher
2nd/Same
Stack
Class:
B
Duplex
0lother Overhang
x
forced nr wie
bucts
Garbage Disposal
Two
Sided
44|Wood Balcony
Exterior:
Brick
A-Frame
:
ores et ucts
Bath Heater
Exterior
1 Story
Brick Ven.:
0
(4)
Interior
.
Vent
Fan
Exterior
2
Story
Stone Ven.:
0
¥ [Wood
Frame
Electric Baseboard
Hot Tub
Prefab
1 Story
Common Wall:
1.5 Wal
Drywall
Plaster
a os
ell sy lant
Unvented Hood
prefab
2 Story
Foundation:
18 Inch
Building Style:
Paneled
Wood TG
iy py
{in
oor)
Vented Hood
Heat Circulator
Finished
?:
LOFT APT WALKUP
Zim
& Decoration
ee cata
eat
Intercom
Raised Hearth
Auto. Doors:
1
Yr Built
[Remodeled
Tor
TR ord
i
Wall/Floor Furnace
Jacuzzi
Tub
Wood Stove
Mech.
Doors:
0
2003
io
[Bx
1%]
I
I
in
Forced Heat
& Cool
Jacuzzi repl.Tub
Direct-vented Gas
Area:
400
i
Size
of. Closets
H
Oven
Class:
B -5
b Good:
0
Condition:
Average
Real
Pump
Jeooli
Microwave
Prien
Ages
40
Storage
Area:
0
E Txjord
|
[small
© Heating/Cooling
standard Range
ec.
age:
No Conc.
Floor:
0
:
I
Central Air
Self Clean Range
Floor Area:
1,254
Room List
Doors:
[Solid] xX (H.C.
Wood Furnace
Sauna
Total
Base New
:
356,378
E.C.F.
[Bsmnt Garage:
"Basement
75 Floors
_
Trash Compactor
Total
Depr
Cost:
291,402
X
1.000
|1st Floor
(12)
Electric
Central Vacuum
Estimated T.C.V:
291,402
Carport Area:
|2nd Floor
Kitchen:
0fAmps Service
Security System
Roof:
{Bedrooms
ther:
-
:
-
Other:
No./Qual.
of Fixtures
| Cost Est.
for Res. Bldg:
1
Single Family
LOFT APT WALKUP Cls
B -5
Blt 2003
|
(1)
Exterior
E>
™T
;
(11)
Heating System:
Forced Air w/ Ducts
Ex.
| X 0rd.
Min
"
:
X
IWood/Shingle
(6)
Ceilings
-
LL
-
Ground
Area
=
843
SF
Floor Area
=
1254
SF.
Aluminum/Vinyl
:
No.
of Elec. Outlets
Phy/Ab. Phy/Func/Econ/Comb.
% Good=60/100/100/100/60
Brick
|
[Many
| X |Ave.
[Few
Building Areas
1
3
Stories
Exterior
Foundation
Size
Cost New
Depr.
Cost
Pod
. (13)
Plumbing
Insulation
H
I
Ferage FLnterels)
2
Story
Brick
Slab
411
*8
y
rn
x
1
Story
Siding
Blt-in Gar.
432
77
E
;
p
(2) Windows
(7)
Excavation
1/3 Fixture Bath
Total:
316,501
255,833
Many
Large
Basement:
0
S.F.
112 Fixture Bath
Other Additions/Adjustments
X
jAVY.
% |avg.
Crawl:
0
S.F.
Softener, Auto
Plumbing
Few
|small
| Slab:
411
S.F.
Softener, Manual
2 Fixture Bath
1
7,316
6,212
Wood Sash
Height to Joists:
0.0
Sorex Water Heat
Balcony
Metal Sash
o
Plumbing
Wood Balcony
44
2,856
2,428
Vinyl
Sash
(8)
Basement
Extra Toilet
Garages
Double Hung
Conc.
Block
Extra Sink
Class:
B Exterior:
Brick Foundation:
18 Inch
(Unfinished
Horiz.
Slide
‘poured Conc.
Se i
or cor
|
Base Cost
i
400
34,796
29,577
Casement
stone
Ceramic Tile Floor)
Common Wall:
1.5 Wall
1
-6, 691
=4,01
Double Glass
{Treated Wood
Ceramic Tub Alcove
Door Opener
1
803
6
i
patio Doors
{Concrete
Floor
Vent
Fan
Porches
>
67
vg
Storms
& Screens
(9)
Basement Finish
92:2:4
22
797
7
g
=
(14)
Water/Sewer
Totals:
356,378
291,402
(3)
Roof
Recreation
SF
T
Notes:
Tos
W;
ST Téaple
TSambrel
Living
SF
The forer
ECF (CO18D CENTRAL D)
1.000 => TCV:
291,402
Hip
iMansard
Walkout
Doors
(B)
Water Well
Flat
{shed
“|No_Floor
SE
1000 Gal Septic
nal
k
Walkout Doors
(A)
2000
‘Gal
Septic
X [asphalt Shingle
(10)
Floor Support
Pp
i
-
Lump Sum Items:
PE
TT
Brick
Joists:
Chimney:
Bric
Unsupported Len:
Cntr.
Sup:
!
***
Information herein deemed reliable but
not guaranteed***Page 6
Parcel Number:
02001732.018
Jurisdiction:
CITY OF DETROIT
County:
WAYNE
Printed on
11/26/2025
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Date
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HOLLAND, HOLLAND,
HENRY, HEN MURPHY,
CHARLES
270,000]
12/03/2024
[WD
03~ARM'S LENGTH
2024310903
OTHER
100.0
LEWIS,
MICHELLE
HOLLAND,
HENRY
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150,000]
11/17/2015
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OTHER
0.0
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MICHELLE
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169,653
06/30/2004
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PROPERTY TRANSFER
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100.0
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Property Address
IClass:
RESIDENTIAL CONDOM Zoning:
B4
Building Permit (s)
Date
Number
Status
22 PALLISTER
48
School:
DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
P.R.E.
100% 07/21/2025
1
Owner's Name/Address
WARDE:
02
|
:
MURPHY, CHARLES
2036 Est TCV 295,302 TCV/TFAT 235.97
;
22 PALLISTER 48
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|
|Vacant
Land Value Estimates
for Land Table CNDOC.CNDOC~CONDOS NEW CENTER
DETROIT MI
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:
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:
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*
Factors
*
Improvements
Description
Frontage
Depth
Front
Depth
Rate
$Adj.
Reason
Value
;
—
T5Trt Road
PER UNIT
R LOFT APT WALKUP
1 Units4500.00000
100%
4,500
Tax Description
iGravel Road
*
denotes
lines
that
de not contribute
to
the total
acreage calculation.
W WOODWARD
UNIT
48;
WAYNE COUNTY
¥ ‘Paved Road
0.00 Total Acres
Total
Est.
Land Value
=
4,500
CONDOMINIUM SUB PLAN NO 680 "LOFTS AT NEW | y ‘Storm Sewer
CENTER COONDOMINIUM"
L37054 P131-206
[Sidewalk
DEEDS,
W
C
R,
FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED
%
Water
01/09/03 L37248 P209-211 DEEDS,
W
C
R,
X Sewer
SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED 10/30/03 139266
y ipiectric
P3-15 DEEDS,
W
C
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1.755¢
2004
¥ gas
ENG CHANGE ADDEDTHIS WITH 2ND AMENDMENT
curb
Comments/Influences
X [Street Lights
7/17/2025
TP UPSET ABT UNCAPPING AND NEW
X Standard Utilities
TAX BILL,
REQUESTED PRE AND APPEAL
{Underground Utils.
INFORMATION
=~
(BM)
Topography
of
Site
X Level
Rolling
X
{Low
High
{Landscaped
{Swamp
Wooded
Pond
Waterfront
Ravine
Wetland
-
—
Flood Plain
Year
Land
Building
Assessed!
Board
of;
Tribunal/
Taxable
Value
Value
Value;
Review
Other
Value
Who
When
What
2026
2,300
145,700;
148,000;
{
148,0008
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&
DM
07/15/2024
DESKTOP
RE
[2025
2,300
241,100
243,400
243,400M
243,400
243,4008
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11/05/2021
DESKTOP
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Licensed To:
City of Detroit,
County of
IKS
08/18/2021 FIELD REVI
2024
2,300
202,500
204,800
53,784C
Wayne,
Michigan
|
2023
2,300
182,000
184,300
51,233C
*** Information herein deemed reliable but
not guaranteed***Page 7
£ STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Charles Murphy , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MOAHR Docket No. 25-002951 City of Detroit , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Damon DeShazer states that on 11/26/2025 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the respondent's answer relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Charles Murphy 22 Pallister 48 Detroit, MI 48202 Damon DeShazen [Signature of person ho is serving/mailing copy] Damon DeShazer
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a fi it J us POSTAGE »rmev BOWES ih NF ——4 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 804 OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR Detroit, Michigan 48226 : — , ————"CORRECT ION ry: zp 48226 § 000.68° ; 00080385863DEC 04 2025 city oF DETROIT MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL P.O. BOX 30232 LANSING, MI 48909 10 JHILMHMP ASS09 | LL ET A ETL TL TR LR FY TR TT