MBOR Petition - 5024 Mud Lake Rd.pdf
Orva Bontrager, Petitioner V Township Of Assyria, Respondent · 26-000321-TT
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Fo. 4 Outlook March Board of Review appeals From kevin harris <kevinh9115@gmail.com> Date Wed 3/18/2026 8:59 AM To Mike Tyska <miketyska@outlook.com> Mike, You had submitted an appeal via an email to me on March 4th for parcels 01-030-004-00 & 01-030-010-00 in Assyria Township, Barry County. My response was that | would take this to the March Board of Review on your client's behalf. | inadvertently filed that petition in the wrong township's folder and by the time | found it - Assyria's MBOR had adjourned. | apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you or you client. Kevin Harris Assyria Township Assessor
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Fo. 4 Outlook Re: 5024 Mud Lake Rd - Assyria Twp From kevin harris <kevinh9115@gmail.com> Date Thu 3/5/2026 8:34 AM To Mike Tyska <miketyska@outlook.com> No worries. Got it. On Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 10:38 PM Mike Tyska <miketyska@outlook.com> wrote: Kevin, | am having issues with my email this evening, | apologize if you receive this multiple times. Petition, authorization, and supporting documentation are attached in one PDF. Please confirm receipt. Thank you. Mike Tyska 616-648-4300 Fairwind Property Tax Consulting From: kevin harris <kevinh9115@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:23 AM To: mike@fairwindptc.com Subject: Re: 5024 Mud Lake Rd - Assyria Twp Yes - | will. On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM <mike@fairwindptc.com> wrote: Kevin, The owner of 5024 Mud Lake Rd. reached out to me for assistance with an appeal to the March Board of Review.
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Please forward a copy of the record cards and valuation reports for the following parcels under same ownership: 08-01-030-004-00 08-01-030-010-00 Will you accept a written appeal via email? Or do you require a paper copy mailed to the Township? Thank you. Mike Tyska 616-648-4300 Fairwind Property Tax Consulting
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Michigan Department of Treasury 618 (Rev. 12-25) Petition to Board of Review L-4035 ! "#! $$%&' *+ $ , /!#'&$#$ $ &+ & & !$ 0 $$$ $ &+&3 '4 + $ , /!# TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT Owner’s Name (Please Print or Type) Petitioner’s Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) Township or City County 0 $$ agricultural property exemption of the following described property: $ 7 + 9 && : $ & $$; Protested Item: Assessed Value Tentative Taxable Value '*3 (exemption) 4+& <+ & Property Exemption 1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 4 $& $ !& !&& #' $ + personal property forms. Assessed Value Owner’s Estimate of True Cash Value (Market Value) 2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. Reason: Value of Losses Value of Additions Poverty Exemption Uncapping % 3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 4 $& :&&+&, /!# > & &+&&& & #3&?&%&4 $ @#, /!#*B& *F&$ & &+& $ $ G # G$ &$ & :+ & $ $ ; 4+&$ $ G 4+& *9&&>#;H Agricultural Industrial Timber Cutover Utility (Personal Property Only) Commercial Residential Developmental 4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 7 & $ &' $ &&$ ' :+ & $ $ - # $$&% &, /!#JK,Q/SQ/KW7KXJ3YQZJQ/70Q4QY37SK/Q/4ZQY JKK[K%7QY/Q%JK34JQQ@QK/7Y\%7@@3Q/JQ%KQXYK/G3/7Y47@/K37SKY4K/QK/7K3; &:+ & ' $ * 9K ' $ denied) &:+ & ' $ : *# 9K ' $ : ; REASON FOR PROTEST 3 9; $ ! ] !'*! ] '* ] &+& ] :+ & $ $ ' $ CERTIFICATION 3 Date Phone Number Address Michael Tyska, Petitioner's Authorized Representative X The 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values are excessive and do not reflect the True Cash Value of the property. The owner purchased the property in 2025, this was listed on the MLS and is a good sale. Refer to supporting documentation. (616) 648-4300 6986 Adaridge Dr. SE, Ada, MI 49301 Orva Bontrager Assyria Township Barry 2026 5024 Mud Lake Rd. 08-01-030-004-00 $381,800 $588,500 3/4/2026 Michael Tyska Digitally signed by Michael Tyska DN: cn=Michael Tyska, o=Fairwind Property Tax Consulting, ou, email=mike@fairwindptc.com, c=US Date: 2026.03.04 22:12:30 -05'00'
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INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes
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5. ADJOURNMENT
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March 4, 2026 Assyria Township March Board of Review 8094 Tasker Road Bellevue, MI 49021 To Whom it May Concern: The following items are included with the Petition to Board of Review for 5024 Mud Lake Rd. (Parcel No. 08-01-030-004-00): 1. Authorization for Michael Tyska - Page 4 2. Notice of Assessment - Page 6 3. Definition of True Cash Value - Page 9 4. Assessing Record - Pages 11-14 5. Subject MLS Listing - Pages 16-25 6. Aerial View and Wetlands - Page 27 Please consider the following in this protest of assessment: The Petitioner purchased the Subject Property on 6/24/2025 for $475,000, which included a second parcel (01-030-010-00). o This was an arm’s length transaction, as noted on the assessing record on page 11. The terms of the sale are consistent with True Cash Value as defined by the General Property Tax Act provided on page 9. The subject property (including the second parcel) was listed for sale on the MLS in March 2023 and sold over 2 years later after multiple price reductions. The listing history is provided on page 16 and is summarized below. o 3/23/2023 $575,000 New Listing o 4/21/2023 $550,000 Price Reduction o 6/15/2023 $525,000 Price Reduction o 10/5/2023 $495,000 Price Reduction o 4/4/2025 $495,000 Expired o 6/24/2025 $475,000 Sold The Petitioner paid cash and did not complete an appraisal at the time of purchase. The second parcel (01-030-010-00) is located east of the subject property. The majority of both parcels are encumbered with wetlands, refer to the aerial view and wetlands on page 27. 1
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The extensive listing history and eventual sale price of $475,000 for both parcels should be given primary consideration in determining True Cash Value for the subject property. The 2026 Assessed Value for the second (east) parcel is $40,700, refer to page 7, reflecting a True Cash Value of $81,400. The $475,000 sale price for both parcels did not include the cost for the newly constructed pole building, which was paid for and constructed by the Petitioner. According to the record card on page 13, the True Cash Value for the newly constructed pole building is $194,900. After deducting the contributory True Cash Value of the second parcel from the market value sale price of both parcels, and adding the True Cash Value of the newly constructed pole building, the indicated 2026 True Cash Value for the subject property is as follows: The 2026 Tentative Assessed and Taxable Values are excessive and do not reflect True Cash Value, as shown in the following table. In summary, I contend the 2026 True Cash Value is $588,500. Sincerely, Michael Tyska Petitioner’s Authorized Representative Market Value Sale Price (Both Parcels) $475,000 TCV of Second (East) Parcel - $81,400 TCV of New Pole Building + $194,900 TCV of Subject Property $588,500 Assyria Township Petitioner Difference 2026 Taxable Value $381,800 $294,250 2026 Assessed Value $381,800 $294,250 x 2 2 True Cash Value $763,600 $588,500 $175,100 2
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Petitioner's Authorized Representative
Orva Bontrager, 5024 Mud Lake Road, Bellevue, Mi 49021 {hereinafter “Petitioner”)
5024 Mud Lake Road, Assyria Township, Barry County, MI, Parcel No. 08-01-030-004-00 (hereinafter “Property”}
Michael Tyska, Falrwind Property Tax Consulting, LLC, 6986 Adaridge Drive SE, Ada, Mi 49301 (hereinafter “Petitioner's
Authorized Representative”)
Authorization, By his signature below, Petitioner hereby authorizes Michael Tyska to act as the Petitioner's Authorized
Representative in the appeal of the 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values for the Property with the Assyria Township
Assessor, March Board of Review, and the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
Petitioner's Authorized Representative will provide services solely as a Property Tax Consultant. Petitioner’s Authorized
Representative Is a licensed Certified General Appraiser and a licensed Real Estate Salesperson In the State of Michigan.
All opinions of value, both written and verbal, provided by Petitioner's Authorized Representative are in the role of a
Property Tax Consultant, and not as a Certified General Appraiser or Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Michigan or
elsewhere, Written and verbal opinlons of value provided by the Petitioner's Authorized Representative are not appraisals
and are not intended to meet the requirements set out in the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice. If an appraisal Is
required as part of the consulting services provided by the Petitioner's Authorized Representative, the services of a
licensed appraiser, other than the Petitioner's Authorized Representative, shall be obtained.
Petitioner hereby authorizes Petitioner's Authorized Representative to file the necessary required documents and
supporting information for the appeal, and to communicate with and to receive communication from the Assyria
Township Assessor, March Board of Review, and the Michigan Tax Tribunal, regarding any and all matters related to the
appeal of the Property.
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THIS
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L-4400
Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification
This form is issuad under tha authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sac. 211.24¢ and Sec.211.34¢, as amended. This a a model assesament notice to be used by the local assessor.
FROM ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION
KEVIN HARRIS
PARCEL NUMBER:
08-01-030-004-00
67482 COYOTE TRAIL
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
:
EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112
5024 MUD LAKERD
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BELLEVUE, MI 49021
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SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE:
08030
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MI 49021-8231
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ASSYRIA TWP W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 30-1-7.
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
for the 2026
year by approximately:
$2052
EAR:
505
EAR
TIVE AMOUR
NEM
1. TAXABLE VALUE:
252.278
381,800
129,522
2. ASSESSED VALUE;
364,200
381,800
17 800
3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:
1.000
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4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV):
364,200
381,800
17,600
5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN2025
THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING?[x] Yes
O No
i. Assessor Change Reason(s):
CHANGES
IN ASSESSED VALUE
IS
A MARKET ADJUSTMENT.
CHANGES
IN TAXARLE 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
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THIS
IS
A NEW PARCEL AS A RESULT OF A SPLIT,
COMBINATION,
OR BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.
“The 2026
Inflation rate Multiplier i is: 1.027
(Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification.
may. be. directed tn the Following:
.
Name:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
KEVIN HARRIS
(269) 663-3057
KEVINH9115@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
REVEIW APPEALS ARE HEARD ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS AT ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP HALL, 8094 TASKER RD,
BELLEVUE, MI 49021,
IF UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON, APPEAL LETTERS ARE ACCEPTED — BUT NOT LATER THAN THE
FRIDAY BEFORE THE APPEAL HEARINGS.
"APPEAL HEARING DATES & TIMES:
MARCH 9, 2026 FROM 1PM - 4PM & 6PM - 9PM
MARCH 10, 2026 FROM 9AM — NOON & 1PM - 4PM
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THIS
IS NOT A TAX BILL
;
L-4400
Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification
This form is issued under tha suthority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Bec. 211.24c and Bec.211.34¢, as amended. This lz a model assessment notice to be used by tha local asseasor.
FROM ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION
KEVIN HARRIS
PARCEL NUMBER:
08-01-030-010-00
67482 COYOTE TRAIL
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112
MUD LAKE RD
BELLEVUE, MI 49021
SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE:
08030
OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:
5295
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ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP T1N R7W SEC 30
ALL LAND LYING W OF WABASCON CREEK IN THE NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4
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ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:
102
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
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\
TENTATIVE AMOUNT
PRIOR YEAR TO
forthe 2026
year by approximately:
$305
YEAR:
2026
YEAR:
2026
CURRENT YEAR
1. TAXABLE VALUE:
27,321
40,700
13,379
2. ASSESSED VALUE:
37,000
40,700
3,700
3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:
1.000
RS
4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV):
5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN2025
THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING?[x] Yes
a 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. TNCRDFAGE,
NEW CONSTRIICTION,
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:
Email Address:
KEVIN HARRIS
(269) 663-3057
KEVINH9115@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
REVEIW APPEALS ARE HEARD ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS AT ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP HALL, 8094 TASKER RD,
BELLEVUE, MI 49021.
IF UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON, APPEAL LETTERS ARE ACCEPTED — BUT NOT LATER THAN THE
FRIDAY BEFORE THE APPEAL HEARINGS.
APPEAL HEARING DATES & TIMES:
MARCH 9, 2026 FROM 1PM - 4PM & 6PM- 9PM
MARCH 10, 2026 FROM 9AM — NOON & 1FM - 4PM
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Definition of True Cash Value 8
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The Petitioner purchased the Subject Property on 6/24/2025 for $475,000, which included a second parcel (01-030-010-00). The terms of the sale are consistent with True Cash Value as defined by the General Property Tax Act (Excerpt) 206 of 1893, U.M.C.L. 211.27. As used in this act, "true cash value" means the usual selling price at the place where the property to which the term is applied is at the time of assessment, being the price that could be obtained for the property at private sale, and not at auction sale except as otherwise provided in this section, or at forced sale. This was a private sale, and not at auction or at a forced sale. This was an arm’s length transaction and the buyer (Petitioner) and seller were not related. Both parties were well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their own best interests. Payment was made in terms of cash to the seller. The sale price represents the normal consideration for the Subject Property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. The Petitioner notes that “the purchase price paid in a transfer of property is not the presumptive true cash value of the property transferred.”1 However, evidence of the sales price is relevant in determining that property’s value.2 While not presumptive, a property’s actual selling price is relevant in determining "usual selling price" and must be considered by the Tribunal in the absence of an auction or forced sale.3 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 MCL 211.27(6). 2 See Prof Plaza LLC v City of Detroit, 250 Mich App 473, 476 (2002). 3 See Jones & Laughlin at 354, and Samonek v Norvell Twp, 208 Mich App 80; 527 NW2d 24 (1994). 9
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Assessing Record 10
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** BARRY County: ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 08-01-030-004-00 143,900C 235,250 111,420 123,830 2023 151,095C 253,300 122,700 130,600 2024 252,278C 364,200 232,700 131,500 2025 Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative 2026 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value D/W/P: Asphalt Paving 3.10 1960 71 4,314 D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.58 816 71 3,812 D/W/P: 4in Concrete 6.96 256 89 1,586 Fencing: Wire Mesh, #9 3.78 864 71 2,319 Residential Local Cost Land Improvements Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value OUTDOOR WOOD STOVE 4,800.00 1 97 4,656 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 16,687 * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value ACREAGE TABLE 'A' 80.000 Acres 3,617 100 289,340 80.00 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 289,340 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 4015.4015 RES RURAL 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: Township of Assyria, County of Barry, Michigan Comments/Influences ASSYRIA TWP W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 30-1-7. Tax Description BONTRAGER ORVA & ELIZABETH 5024 MUD LAKE RD BELLEVUE MI 49021 Owner's Name/Address 5024 MUD LAKE RD Property Address 2026 Est TCV Tentative MAP #: P.R.E. 100% 06/24/2025 COMPLETE 24-0004 03/25/2024 POLE BARN School: HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DIST. Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV 100.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER NO LONGER PROVI 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 05/04/2006 191,000 GINGRICH GARRETT N PRICE TRENT A 100.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER NO LONGER PROVI 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 04/10/2015 263,500 REAM DEREK GINGRICH GARRETT N 100.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER NO LONGER PROVI 19-MULTI PARCEL ARM'S LEN WD 06/24/2025 475,000 BONTRAGER ORVA & ELIZABETH REAM DEREK Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 03/03/2026 11
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Class: C Effec. Age: 38 Floor Area: 1,450 Total Base New : 351,945 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 218,206 X 1.118 Estimated T.C.V: 243,954 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family RANCH Cls C Blt 1957 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool, Air Conditioning Ground Area = 1450 SF Floor Area = 1450 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=62/100/100/100/62 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Siding Basement 1,450 Total: 237,956 147,532 Other Additions/Adjustments Basement Living Area 1450 50,997 31,618 Exterior Stone Veneer 416 15,217 9,435 Plumbing 2 Fixture Bath 1 2,996 1,858 Water/Sewer 1000 Gal Septic 1 4,689 2,907 Water Well, 100 Feet 1 5,734 3,555 Porches CPP 48 1,231 763 CPP 9 247 153 CPP 15 411 255 Deck Treated Wood 245 4,559 2,827 Treated Wood 428 6,570 4,073 Garages Class: C Exterior: Siding Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished) Base Cost 400 18,692 11,589 Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -2,589 -1,605 Fireplaces Interior 1 Story 1 5,235 3,246 <<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>> Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: 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: 400 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 (17) Garage CPP CPP CPP Treated Wood Treated Wood 48 9 15 245 428 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 (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 1 1 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. X Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. X Ex. No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 100 (12) Electric Central Air Wood Furnace X 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) 1450 (9) Basement Finish Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (8) Basement Basement: 1450 S.F. Crawl: 0 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: 08-01-030-004-00 Chimney: Brick 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 Vinyl Insulation X X (1) Exterior Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor Bedrooms Room List Condition: Average Remodeled 0 Yr Built 1957 Building Style: RANCH Wood Frame X Single Family Mobile Home Town Home Duplex A-Frame X Building Type 03/03/2026 12
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Total Estimated True Cash Value of Agricultural Improvements / This Card: 213567 / All Cards: 213567 Comments: $ 194,905 $ 739 $ 17,923 Est. True Cash Value 96 37 37 % Good X 1.028 X 1.028 X 1.028 E.C.F. Description, Size X Rate X %Good = Cost Itemized -> Unit-In-Place -> Items -> $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 + Unit-In-Place Items $ 189,596 $ 719 $ 17,434 Depreciated Cost 96/100/100 96.0 37/100/100 37.0 37/100/100 37.0 Phy./Func./Econ. %Good $ 197,496 $ 1,942 $ 47,120 Cost New 120 x 60 = 7200 12 x 5 = 60 80 x 38 = 3040 Length/Width/Area No Heating/Cooling No Heating/Cooling No Heating/Cooling Heating System 12 10 10 Height 4 Wall, 360 Lean-To, 34 4 Wall, 236 # of Walls, Perimeter Average Average Average Quality/Exterior D,Pole D,Pole D,Pole Class/Construction 2024 Year Built Barn - General Purpose Farm Utility Buildings Farm Utility Buildings Building Type *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Agricultural Improvement Card 1 of 1 Printed on Parcel Number: 08-01-030-004-00 03/03/2026 13
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** BARRY County: ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 08-01-030-010-00 2,261C 26,540 0 26,540 2023 26,500S 26,500 0 26,500 2024 27,321C 37,000 0 37,000 2025 Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative 2026 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value ACREAGE TABLE 'A' 18.000 Acres 4,518 100 81,320 18.00 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 81,320 Land Value Estimates for Land Table 4015.4015 RES RURAL 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 X Improved The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: Township of Assyria, County of Barry, Michigan Comments/Influences ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP T1N R7W SEC 30 ALL LAND LYING W OF WABASCON CREEK IN THE NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 Tax Description BONTRAGER ORVA & ELIZABETH 5024 MUD LAKE RD BELLEVUE MI 49021 Owner's Name/Address MUD LAKE RD Property Address 2026 Est TCV Tentative MAP #: P.R.E. 100% 06/24/2025 School: HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DIST. Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: Class: RESIDENTIAL-VACANT 100.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER 22-OUTLIER WD 07/27/2023 10,000 REAM DEREK KING JAMES L & RUTH ANN "T 100.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER NO LONGER PROVI 20-MULTI PARCEL SALE REF WD 06/24/2025 475,000 BONTRAGER ORVA & ELIZABETH REAM DEREK Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 03/03/2026 14
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History for MLS # 23008528 5024 Mud Lake Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 $495,000 + MLS # Status Price % Change Date DOM CDOM Address - 23008528 Expired $495,000 87.9% 04/04/2025 218 218 5024 Mud Lake Road + Status $495,000 04/04/2025 744 + Status $495,000 12/18/2023 270 + Selling Member $495,000 12/18/2023 270 + Primary_picture $495,000 11/05/2023 227 + Price Change $495,000 -5.7% 10/05/2023 196 + Extension $525,000 09/29/2023 191 + Status $525,000 09/29/2023 191 + Fallthrough Date $525,000 09/29/2023 191 + Status $525,000 08/11/2023 141 + Selling Member $525,000 08/11/2023 141 + Documents $525,000 06/27/2023 96 + Price Change $525,000 -4.5% 06/15/2023 85 + Text, etc. $550,000 06/15/2023 85 + Text $550,000 05/17/2023 55 + Text, etc. $550,000 04/24/2023 32 + Price Change $550,000 -4.3% 04/21/2023 29 + Open House $575,000 04/20/2023 28 + Text, etc. $575,000 04/20/2023 28 + Text, etc. $575,000 04/03/2023 11 + Open House $575,000 03/27/2023 4 + Text, etc. $575,000 03/27/2023 4 + Photos $575,000 03/24/2023 1 + Open House $575,000 03/23/2023 0 + New $575,000 03/23/2023 0 + Documents $575,000 03/23/2023 0 + Documents $575,000 03/22/2023 - 14051951 Sold $263,500 -11.9% 04/10/2015 175 175 5024 Mud Lake Road + Status $277,400 04/10/2015 213 + Sold Sales Conditions $277,400 04/10/2015 213 + Status $277,400 03/03/2015 175 + Selling Member $277,400 03/03/2015 175 + Text $277,400 02/19/2015 163 + Price Change $277,400 -0.9% 02/18/2015 162 + Photos $279,900 02/18/2015 162 + Photos $279,900 01/14/2015 127 + Documents $279,900 11/20/2014 72 + Documents $279,900 10/31/2014 52 + New $279,900 09/11/2014 2 - 13055079 Cancelled $299,000 -0.3% 12/09/2013 81 274 5024 Mud Lake Road + Text $299,000 01/10/2017 1212 + Price Change $299,000 -0.3% 09/17/2013 1 + Price Change $299,900 0.3% 09/17/2013 1 + New $299,000 09/17/2013 1 - 13033806 Cancelled $299,900 -7.7% 09/17/2013 96 193 5024 Mud Lake Road + Text $299,900 01/10/2017 1310 + Price Change $299,900 -2.5% 08/19/2013 70 + Price Change $307,500 -0.8% 08/13/2013 64 + Price Change $309,900 -1.6% 07/22/2013 42 16
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Residential Expired Agent Detail Report 5024 Mud Lake Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 $495,000 List Number: 23008528 Area: Battle Creek - B Municipality: Assyria Twp Lot Dimensions: 1258.9 x 2644 x 1258.9 x 2644 Waterfront: No Water Access Y/N: Yes Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence New Construction: No Sub-Area: B10 - Assyria/Maple Grove County: Barry Possession: Close Of Escrow Tax ID #: 01-030-004-00 Road Frontage: 1,258 # of Outbuildings: 1 Status: Expired List Price: $495,000 Original List Price: $575,000 List Price/SqFt: $341.38 Days On Market: 218 Cumulative DOM: 218 Expiration Date: 12/31/2023 Lot Acres: 98 Lot Square Footage: 4,268,880 Directions: M-79 Hwy. to North on Charlton Park Rd. turns into North Ave. to Mud Lake Rd. West to house Cross Streets: North Ave and Goodrich Rd SqFt Source: Previous Listing Upper Main Lower Bsmt Total Bedrooms 3 0 0 3 Full Baths 1 0 0 1 Half Baths 1 0 0 1 Fin/Level 1,450 0 0 1,450 (Finished All Levels) Total Sqft 0 1,450 1,450 (Sqft Above Grade) ROOMS/DIMENSIONS/LEVELS Architectural Style: Ranch Year Built: 1957 Stories: 1 Water: Well Manufactured Y/N: No Sewer: Septic Tank Total Fireplaces: 1 Driveway: Paved Main Level Primary: Yes Dining Area 12x10 Main Kitchen 11x12 Main Living Room 14x22 Main Primary Bedroom 12x12 Main Bedroom 2 12x12 Main Bedroom 3 12x11 Main Bedroom 4 11x19 Lower # of Rms Above Grade: 6 Legal: ASSYRIA TWP W 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 30-1-7. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP T1N R7W SEC 30 ALL LAND LYING W OF WABASCON CREEK IN THE NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 Taxable Value: 137,048 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3,248.07 School District: Hastings SEV: 222,860 Tax Year: 2022 Zoning: N/A For Tax Year: 2022 Homestead %: 100 Special Assmt/Type: None Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Water Type: Stream/Creek Street Type: Paved Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Garage Spaces: 2 Parking Features: Attached Lot Description: Tillable; Wetland Area; Wooded Water Fea. Amenities: Private Frontage Sale Conditions: None Other Structures: Pole Barn Outbuildings: Pole Barn Assoc. Fee Incl.: None Heat Type: Forced Air; Outdoor Furnace Heat Source: Propane; Wood Air Conditioning: Central Air Fireplace: Living Room Kitchen Features: Snack Bar Access Feat: Accessibility Features: No Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Gas/Wood Stove; Generator Hook-up; LP Tank Rented Public Remarks: Rarely Available, 98 Acre Outdoor Paradise, a hunting, fishing, nature lovers retreat! Updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home with 40x80 pole barn! The Waubascon Creek runs along the east side of the property offering a natural wetland & wildlife sanctuary full of deer, turkey, waterfowl & more. The home features 1450sf on the main level, an unfinished basement & 2 car garage. The kitchen has castled crowned cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances. New Furnace, AC, Water Heater & Roof! Outdoor woodstove & generator hookup available! Property offers a fenced yard & adjacent 7+acre field. If you dream of having animals, a workshop, or just surrounding yourself with land - seize this opportunity! 20min to BC, 45min to Kzoo & Lansing! Now includes 2 parcels - 78acres plus 20 more! Agent Only Remarks: 2 Legal Descriptions. The first is for the land with the house & the second is for the additional twenty vacant acres. The taxes in 2022 for the vacant land were $51.00. Tax ID for the vacant land is 01-030-010-00. Outdoor woodstove is not hooked into new furnace but line is there for buyer to hookup. Septic was pumped & hole still uncovered for buyer eval, be cautious when walking. Highspeed dsl avail. Washer/dryer hookup in bsmt & garage. Occupant Type: Owner Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell RP: No Name Primary Phone Email Other List Off: Five Star Real Estate(k1769) 269-998-4062 Fax: List Agt: Kerry Keefer Fischer (k367416) 269-998-4062 kerry@keeferfischerteam.com Mobile:269-998-4062 List Association: Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS Showing Instructions: Showingtime Listing Date: 03/23/2023 Status Change Date: 04/04/2025 Fallthrough Date: 04/04/2025 All information deemed materially reliable but not guaranteed. Interested parties are encouraged to verify all information. Copyright 2026 MichRIC®, LLC All rights reserved. ✔DMCA Notice The property on this sheet has been made available on 02/26/2026 6:55 AM and may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this information. 17
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Photos for MLS # 23008528 5024 Mud Lake Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 $495,000 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-101 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-502 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-524 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-516 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-514 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-515 18
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MLS # 23008528 5024 Mud Lake Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 $495,000 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-526 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-102 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-106 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-104 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-107 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-111 19
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MLS # 23008528 5024 Mud Lake Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 $495,000 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-110 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-112 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-109 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-108 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-113 5024_5305 Mud Lake Rd-114 20
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