Andre Sottile, Erica Sottile, Petitioners V City Of Monroe, Respondent

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RECEIVED 

AUG 2 6 2026 

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Rar] 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MONRQE 

ectiigan 

Assessing Department 

August 21, 2026 

Samantha Welton, Chief Clerk 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, Michigan 48909 

Subject: Andre & Erica Sottile, Petitioner 

\Y 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960 

City of Monroe, Monroe County, Respondent. 

Dear Ms. Welton: 

In accordance with the submission of evidence requirement in the NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING in the 

above captioned cause, please find enclosed for filing Respondent’s 2026 Record Card & Valuation Statement, 

2025 & 2026 Land Values & ECF’s, 2025/2026 Sales Comparison Report, and a PROOF OF FILING/SERVICE 

which indicated the original/copy of the foregoing document was filed/served, as appropriate, with/on the 

necessary parties. 

: 

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the above. 

Sincerely, 

Christine Eichler, MAAO

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STATE 

OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN 

TAX TRIBUNAL 

Andre 

& Erica Sottile 

Petitioner, 

v 

MTT 

Docket 

No. 

25-001960 

City 

of Monroe, 

Monroe 

County, 

Respondent. 

PROOF OF FILING/SERVICE 

State 

of Michigan) 

) ss 

County 

of Monroe 

) 

Christine 

Eichler, 

being 

first 

duly 

sworn, 

deposes 

and 

says 

that 

on 

August 

21, 

2026 

she 

filed/served 

the 

original/copy 

of 

the 

Respondent’s 

Additional 

Evidence 

in 

the 

above 

captioned 

cause, 

as 

appropriate, 

with/on: 

1. 

Samantha Welton, 

Chief Clerk 

2. 

Andre 

& 

Erica Sottile 

Michigan 

Tax Tribunal 

904 

Hollywood 

P.O. 

Box 

30232 

Monroe, 

MI 

48162 

Lansing, 

MI 

48909 

by 

placing 

said 

documents 

in 

envelopes 

addressed 

to 

the 

above 

parties 

with first-class postage 

fully prepaid, 

and by depositing 

said envelopes 

in 

a receptacle 

for United States mail. 

(seo <6 

Christine Eichler, Assessor 

City 

of Monroe, 

Monroe County

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2026 

RECORD 

CARD 

& 

VALUATION 

STATEMENT

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08/18/2026 

Valuation Report 

02:34 

PM 

DB: 

Monroe 2026 

58-55-69-00659~003 

2026 Est. 

T.C.V. 

SOTTILE, 

ANDRE 

& ERICA 

Property Class: 

101 

2300 

ST ANTOINE 

LN 

Map 

#: 

3/5/6 

CITY OF MONROE 

MONROE, 

MI 

48162 

Land Value Estimates 

for Land Table 00074.#74 

PROS/AGRICULTURAL/DNR 

* 

Factors 

* 

IRREGULAR 

Description 

Frontage 

Depth 

Front 

Depth 

Rate 

%Adj. 

Reason 

Value 

47.100 Acres 

5700 

100 

268,470 

RATE TABLE 

47 Units 0.00000 

100 

[¢] 

. 

47.10 

Total Acres 

Total 

Est. 

Land Value 

= 

268,470 

Cost 

Est. 

for 

Res. 

Bldg: 

1 

Single 

Family 

1.5-8 

Cls 

BC 

Blt 

2023 

(11) 

Heating System: 

Forced Heat 

& 

Cool 

Ground Area 

= 3235 

SF 

Floor Area 

= 4852 

SF. 

Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. 

$ Good=98/100/106/100/98 

Building Areas 

Stories 

Exterior 

Foundation 

Size 

Cost 

New 

Depr. 

Cost 

1.5 Story 

Siding/Brick Basement 

3,235 

Total: 

777,554 

762,001 

Other Additions/Adjustments 

Basement, 

Outside Entrance, 

Above 

Grade 

1 

2,700 

2,646 

Plumbing 

3 

Fixture 

Bath 

3 

21,125 

20,702 

2 

Fixture 

Bath 

3 

14,154 

13,871 

Extra 

Sink 

3 

4,352 

4,265 

Separate Shower 

1 

2,852 

2,795 

Ceramic Tile 

Floor 

7 

11,453 

11,224 

Vent 

Fan 

7 

2,613 

2,561 

Garages 

Class: 

BC Exterior: 

Siding 

Foundation: 

42 

Inch 

(Finished) 

Storage 

Over Garage 

630 

11,668 

11,435 

Common Wall: 

1 Wall 

1 

-3,213 

-3,149 

Door Opener 

3 

2,113 

2,071 

Base Cost 

1260 

72,274 

70,829 

Water/Sewer 

Public Water 

1 

2,007 

1,967 

Public Sewer 

i 

2,007 

1,967 

Built-Ins 

Dishwasher 

1 

1,232 

1,207 

Garbage 

Disposal 

1 

380 

372 

Vented Hood 

1 

838 

821 

Microwave 

1 

852 

835 

Fireplaces 

Direct-Vented Gas 

3 

13,838 

13,561

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08/18/2026 

Valuation Report 

02:34 

PM 

DB: 

Monroe 2026 

Parcel Number: 

58-55-63-00659-003 

Page: 

2 

Description 

Rate 

Size 

Cost New 

Base Cost 

47.95 

4060 

194,677 

Default Walls 

19.94 

4060 

80,956 

Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. 

% Good=98/100/106/100/98 

Depr. 

Cost 

= 

270,120 

ECF 

(#51 

FRENCHMAN'S 

BEND AREA) 

1.000 

=> 

TCV 

of Bldg: 

1 

= 

270,120 

Total 

Estimated True Cash Value 

of Agricultural Buildings 

= 

270,120 

Cost Estimates 

for Commercial/Industrial Building/Section: 

1 

Built 

O 

Description 

of Occupancy: 

SOLAR PANELS 

ONLY 

Unit 

in 

Place 

Items 

Rate Quantity Arch 

%Good 

Depr.Cost 

/CI18/R/SC/SPAPSk 

209040.00 

10.9 

92 

173,085 

ECF 

(#51 

FRENCHMAN'S BEND AREA) 

1.000 

=> TCV of Bldg: 

1 

= 

173,085 

Total Estimated True 

Cash Value 

of Commercial/Industrial 

Buildings 

= 

173,085 

2026 

Est. 

T.C.V. 

69-00655-003 

= 

1,523,807 

Est. 

TCV/Total 

Floor Area 

= 274.69, 

Most 

recent 

sale 

10/17/2023 

for 

0 

MCL 211.27(2) 

nonconsideration value 

= 

191,000, 

Adjusted Value 

= 

1,332,807 

2025 Assessed 

MBOR 

S.E.V. 

Base 

for 

Cap 

TRM 

549,800 

503,580 

503,580 

462,882 

2.70 

2026 

New 

Fg. 

Adjustment 

Loss 

Additions 

Tax Adjustment 

Losses 

119,200 

43,620 

0 

119,200 

12,497 

0 

2026 Assessed 

MBOR 

S.E.V. 

Capped 

->Taxable<— 

PRE/MBT 

666,400 

666,400 

666,400 

594,579 

594,579 

594,579

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parcel Number: 

58-55-69-00659-003 

Jurisdiction: 

CITY OF MONROE 

County: 

MONROE 

Printed on 

08/18/2026 

‘Grantor 

Grantee 

Sale 

Sale 

Inst. 

Terms 

of Sale 

{Liber 

Verified 

Prent. 

| 

Price 

Date 

Type 

l& 

Page 

By 

Trans. 

SOTTILE, ANDRE 

'SOTTILE, 

ANDRE 

& ERICA 

8] 

16/17/2623 

WD 

21-NOT USED/OTHER 

2023R15469 

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

0.0 

GOLDEN HARVEST INVESTMENT 

|SOTTILE, 

ANDRE 

375,000] 

05/17/2021 

|WD 

03-ARM'S LENGTH 

2021R26768 

PROPERTY TRANSFER | 

100.0 

MONROE BANK 

& TRUST 

GOLDEN HARVEST INVESTMENT | 

275,738] 

12/12/2014 

[WD 

11-FROM LENDING INSTITUT 

2014R23501 

PROPERTY TRANSFER | 100.0 

FOX TRAILS, 

INC 

MONRCE BANK 

& TRUST 

7 

11271672008 

[wD 

[03-ARM'S LENGTH 

2009R01551 

[DEED 

0.0 

Property Address 

iClass: 

AGRICULTURAL-IMPR Zoning: 

R-1 

‘Building Permit (s) 

! 

Date 

Number 

{Status 

2300 ST ANTOINE LN 

School: MONROE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

MECHANICAL 

56/20/2024 

| PME-24-0115 

159A% 

P.R.E. 

100% 04/25/2022 Qual. 

Ag. 

MECHANICAL 

04/10/2024 

[PME-24-0064 

FINAL 

Owner's Name/Address 

MAP #: 3/5/6 

RES MISCELLANEOUS 

01/24/2024 

PBD-24-0001 

MATH/GAST 

RE 

ERICA 

3036 Est TCV 1,332,807 

(191,000

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-001960

City Of Monroe, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

September 15, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

10:30 AM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

98265868 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included 

in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of 

administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit 

documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year assessments at hearings to be conducted on 

or after April 1st in a subsequent year. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st in a subsequent year, 

taxpayers are required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at 

the March Board of Review for that year. 

MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. 

The following motions and requests may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and 

requests may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Motions and 

requests may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If 

sent by mail, motions and requests must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the 

address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or 

authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. 

1. Motion to Adjourn: Parties may request the hearing be rescheduled (i.e. adjourned). The motion must be 

submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 28 days before the hearing unless there are 

emergency circumstances. The emergency circumstances must be detailed to justify the granting of

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

was held in default on July 3, 2025, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to 

the appeal. Although default was not cured, a copy of the notice was submitted. As 

such, the default shall be cured. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: July 31, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

was held in default on July 3, 2025, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to 

the appeal. Although default was not cured, a copy of the notice was submitted. As 

such, the default shall be cured. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: July 31, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

was held in default on July 3, 2025, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to 

the appeal. Although default was not cured, a copy of the notice was submitted. As 

such, the default shall be cured. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: July 31, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

was held in default on July 3, 2025, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to 

the appeal. Although default was not cured, a copy of the notice was submitted. As 

such, the default shall be cured. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: July 31, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

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MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 31, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal

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RECEIVED 

JUL 22 2025 

ig, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MONRQE 

CHectegan 

Assessing Department 

July 16, 2025 

Samantha Welton, Chief Clerk 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, Michigan 48909 

Re: 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960 

Andre M. Sottile v City of Monroe 

Dear Ms. Welton: 

Please find enclosed for filing Respondent’s SIGNED ANSWER in the above captioned cause, and a 

PROOF OF FILING/SERVICE which indicates that the original/copy of the foregoing document was 

filed/served, as appropriate, with/on the necessary parties. 

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the above. 

Sincerely, 

G pial Cp 

Christine Eichler, MAAO, MCPPE 

City of Monroe Assessor 

Monroe County

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-001960 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ME 

Last Name 

CITY OF MONROE 

Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route} 

120 E FIRST ST 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

MONROE 

MI 

148161 

(734) 384-91 70 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

CHRISTINE.EICHLER@MONROEMI.GOV 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information 

M1, 

First Name 

Last Name 

CHRISTINE 

EICHLER 

Firm Name EITY OF MON ROE 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

120 E FIRST ST 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

MONROE 

Mi 

18161 

Telephone “"(734) 384-9 1 74 

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email} 

CHRISTINE.EICHLER@MONROEMI.GOV 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

jv) Yes 

O 

No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

[OJ ves 

[No 

[A NotApplicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The home is a new construction. The square footage measurements are taken from 

exterior measurements. Attic space above garage is not included in square footage. The 

bathroom and fireplace discrepancies were corrected at the MBOR. We leave Petitioner 

to their proofs. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [] Yes 

[|] No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [y] March 

[J duty 

[J December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? [(] Yes 

[| No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer, 

Ifthe July or December BOR revised the assessments) at issue, did it have authority? [] Yes 

[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? [¥)] Yes 

[No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

0 Yes 

4 No 

If so, what is the issue date? 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON [. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? [_] Yes 

[fl No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: |_| March 

[| July 

[J December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner's 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? [WH] Yes 

[Hl] No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [| March 

[} July 

[) 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) 

O 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility (check one) 

Section 6: Valuation Information use the muttipte parce! form for additional, contiguous parcels, 

Parcel Identification Number: 

58-69-00659-003 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

{check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check ane} 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

503,580 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

462,882 

What do you believe Is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Value}? 

1,007,160 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 

Signature Required

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07/15/2025 

Valuation Report 

11:57 

AM 

DB: 

Monroe 2025 

58-55-69-00659-003 

2025 

Est. 

T.C.V. 

SOTTILE, 

ANDRE 

& 

ERICA 

Property Class: 

101 

2300 

ST ANTOINE 

LN 

Map 

#: 

3/5/6 

CITY 

OF MONROE 

MONROE, 

MI 

48162 

Land Value Estimates 

for Land Table 00051.#51 

FRENCHMAN'S BEND AREA 

* 

Factors 

* 

JRREGULAR 

Description 

Frontage 

Depth 

Front 

Depth 

Rate 

%Adj. 

Reason 

Value 

'A' 

85 

FF 

977.002099.99 

0.1810 

3.6116 

400 

72 

MARKET ADJ 

183,929 

47 

Units 

0.00000 

100 

0 

977 Actual 

Front 

Feet, 

47.10 

Total 

Acres 

Total 

Est. 

Land Value 

= 

183,929 

Cost 

Est. 

for 

Res. 

Bldg: 

1 

Single 

Family 

1.25-8 

Cls 

BC 

Blt 

2023 

(11) 

Heating 

System: 

Forced Heat 

& 

Cool 

Ground Area 

= 3235 

SF 

Floor Area 

= 

4852 

SF. 

Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. 

% Good=98/100/100/100/98 

Building Areas 

Stories 

Exterior 

Foundation 

Size 

Cost 

New 

Depr. 

Cost 

1.5 Story

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By:_______________________________

Entered: July 3, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.

Page 2

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

Page 2 of 6

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By:_______________________________

Entered: July 3, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

ii “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.

Page 4

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

Page 4 of 6

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

Page 5

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

andre & erica

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

sottile

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

904 hollywood drive

City or Town

monroe

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48162

Telephone Number

734-260-7065

Fax Number

E-mail Address

andre.sottile@gmail.com

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

andre

M.I.

Last Name

sottile

Firm Name (if any)

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

904 Hollywood Dr.

City or Town

MONROE

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48162

Telephone Number

734-260-7065

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

andre.sottile@gmail.com

Section 3: 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 non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

2300 ST ANTOINE LN

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

MONROE

Michigan

48162

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Monroe (MONROE)

County 

Monroe

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

I am appealing the tentative taxable value of $507,582 for my new construction home, as it is based on an incorrect square footage figure and the as-built conditions 

are different from the initial plans. Additionally, comparable sales market data supports a lower value. The City of Monroe’s assessment used construction plans 

where they incorrectly included non-finished spaces, such as an attic lacking windows, inflating the square footage. The correct as-built square footage is 4,739 

square feet. Additionally, construction changes reduced the number of bathrooms by one-half, eliminated a planned bedroom fireplace, and switched the heating 

system from radiant in-floor to forced air heating and cooling all reducing the value.

Christine Eichler, Interim Director of City Assessing, acknowledged the City’s initial calculation of square footage was incorrect. I assert even her revised 

calculation of 4,852 square feet is more than actual. Even based on her inflated figure she recommended an assessed value of $503,580 and a taxable value of 

$462,882 (I have included her email to me stating as such). Also, based on recent sales of four comparable properties in the area, averaging $187 per square foot, the 

correct taxable value is $443,097 (4,739 sq. ft. x $187 ÷ 2, (per Michigan’s assessment formula). Attached sales data supports this valuation.

The Board denied my prior appeal in March, 2025. I respectfully request the taxable value be adjusted to reflect a taxable value of $443,097, consistent with the as-

built conditions and market data.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 69-00659-003

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

549800

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

507582

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

886193 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

443097

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: July 3, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: July 3, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Andre Sottile,Erica Sottile,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-001960

City Of Monroe,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: July 3, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Andre Sottile

Subject:

FW: 2300 St Antoine Lane

On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM Christine Eichler <christine.eich1er(ä~monroemi.gov> wrote:

I went ahead and recalculated the value with the changes. I adjusted the square footage of the home to

reflect the plans. The closest I can get is a total of 4,852 sf. The bathrooms and the fireplace were corrected

as well. The heating and cooling was changed from radiant floor to forced heating/cooling. The solar

panels are assessed as Mathieu-Gast. (See attached information) I forwarded your solar application to our

Economic & Community Development Director and he will be in touch soon.

With the changes made to your property I am recommending to the Board of Review to adjust the Assessed

Value from $549,800 to $503,580 & Taxable Value from $507,582 to $462,882. Please let me know if you

still would like to appeal the REVISED values to the board ASAP. Thanks!

Christine Eichler, MAAO, MCPPE

Interim Director of City Assessing at the City of Monroe

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Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

andre & erica

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

sottile

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

904 hollywood drive

City or Town

monroe

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48162

Telephone Number

734-260-7065

Fax Number

E-mail Address

andre.sottile@gmail.com

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

andre

M.I.

Last Name

sottile

Firm Name (if any)

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

904 Hollywood Dr.

City or Town

MONROE

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48162

Telephone Number

734-260-7065

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

andre.sottile@gmail.com

Section 3: 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 non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

2300 ST ANTOINE LN

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

MONROE

Michigan

48162

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Monroe (MONROE)

County 

Monroe

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

I am appealing the tentative taxable value of $507,582 for my new construction home, as it is based on an incorrect square footage figure and the as-built conditions 

are different from the initial plans. Additionally, comparable sales market data supports a lower value. The City of Monroe’s assessment used construction plans 

where they incorrectly included non-finished spaces, such as an attic lacking windows, inflating the square footage. The correct as-built square footage is 4,739 

square feet. Additionally, construction changes reduced the number of bathrooms by one-half, eliminated a planned bedroom fireplace, and switched the heating 

system from radiant in-floor to forced air heating and cooling all reducing the value.

Christine Eichler, Interim Director of City Assessing, acknowledged the City’s initial calculation of square footage was incorrect. I assert even her revised 

calculation of 4,852 square feet is more than actual. Even based on her inflated figure she recommended an assessed value of $503,580 and a taxable value of 

$462,882 (I have included her email to me stating as such). Also, based on recent sales of four comparable properties in the area, averaging $187 per square foot, the 

correct taxable value is $443,097 (4,739 sq. ft. x $187 ÷ 2, (per Michigan’s assessment formula). Attached sales data supports this valuation.

The Board denied my prior appeal in March, 2025. I respectfully request the taxable value be adjusted to reflect a taxable value of $443,097, consistent with the as-

built conditions and market data.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 69-00659-003

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

549800

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

507582

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

886193 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

443097

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in

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