scpetition_valuation.pdf
Matthew Michael Schrauben Petitioner V Township Of Crystal Respondent · 26-002314-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 Matthew M.I. Michael Last Name Schrauben Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2667 S Shore Drive City or Town Crystal State Michigan ZIP Code 48818 Telephone Number 5172906369 E-mail Address Mike66texaco@yahoo.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) 2667 S Shore Drive City or Town Crystal County Montcalm State Michigan ZIP Code 48818 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Crystal (MONTCALM) 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 MMT Docket No. 26-002199 Property Tax Appeal – Assessment Uniformity and Equity Review I respectfully request a review of the assessed value assigned to my property located at 2667 S. Shore Drive, Crystal, Michigan 48818, in Crystal Township, Montcalm County. My concern is not solely the value assigned to my property, but rather the lack of uniformity when compared to neighboring waterfront properties with superior characteristics. The Michigan property tax system is intended to assess similar properties in a fair and equitable manner. Based on the assessment records of adjacent properties, my property appears to be assessed disproportionately higher than comparable neighboring homes. My property has approximately 25 feet of Crystal Lake frontage, a 480-square-foot basement, was purchased in 1986, and was remodeled in 2008. The property is currently assigned an estimated market value of $334,400, an assessed value of $164,900, and a taxable value of $105,880. The neighboring Smith property has approximately 30 feet of lake frontage and a significantly larger 682-square-foot basement. Despite having more lake frontage and a larger home footprint, the property is assessed at $146,200 with a taxable value of $73,293. The neighboring Kitchenmaster property has approximately 35 feet of lake frontage and the same 480-square-foot basement size as my property. Despite having 10 additional feet of lake frontage, the property has a comparable assessed value of $167,400. These neighboring properties possess equal or superior characteristics, including greater lake frontage and, in the case of the Smith property, a larger basement area. Given these differences, I believe my property's assessment is disproportionately high relative to comparable properties in the immediate area. I presented these concerns during the local review process; however, no adjustment was made. I am therefore requesting that the Michigan Tax Tribunal review the assessment for uniformity and equity and determine whether my property has been assessed consistently with similarly situated neighboring waterfront properties. Thank you for your consideration. Matthew Michael Schrauben 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: 005-570-027-20 Classification of Property: Real (check one)
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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 Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 164900 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 1058880 What do you believe is the fair market value? 334401 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 167200 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 73293 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Matthew M Schrauben 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