Bikramjit Singh Petitioner V City Of Kalamazoo Respondent

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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

Bikramjit Singh,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

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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MTT Docket No. 26-001148

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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: 

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

Bikramjit Singh,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

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

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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

Bikramjit Singh, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on August 12, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 8, 2026

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

Bikramjit Singh, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on August 12, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 8, 2026

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

Bikramjit Singh, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on August 12, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 8, 2026

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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Michigan Depatove of Toss 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

on 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. 

This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

FROM CITY OF KALAMAZOO 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

06-19-385-005 

241 W SOUTH ST 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-4750 

4309 W MICHIGAN AVE 

KALAMAZOO, MI 49006 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

39010 

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

EXEMPTIONS 

eg 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 

100.00% 

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% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

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ARSHPREET & BIKRAMJIT 

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2317 

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% Exempt 

As 

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As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

Spouse" 

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No 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": 

O Yes 

No 

Exempt As "Development Property": 

O Yes 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

A parcel located in the southeast % of the southwest % of Section 19, Town 2 South Range 11 West, being described as commencing at 

the southwest corner of Section 19; thence North 01 degrees 07 minutes 48 seconds East 909.94 feet (previously described as 909.64 

feet) along the west line of Section 19 to the northerly line of the Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way; thence South 79 degrees 53 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

402 

Residential 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

402 

Residential 

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill 

PRIOR AMOUNT 

CURBENT 

CHANGE FROM 

: 

ENTATIVE AMOUNT 

for the 2026 

year by approximately: $2893 

YEAR: 

2026 

YEAR: 

2026 

CURRENT YEAR 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

0 

56,400 

56,400 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

0 

56,400 

56,400 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 

0 

56,400 

56,400 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN025 

THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [x] Yes 

O No 

6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 

Split’Combine, Market Adjustment 

new parcel 

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: 

Aaron Powers 

(269) 337-8636 

cokassessor@kalamazoocity.org 

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: 

The Board will meet starting March 9, 2026 through March 13, 2026 at various times. Walk-ins are NOT permitted.

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Parcel Number: 

06-19-385-005 

Jurisdiction: 

City of Kalamazoo 

County: 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001148

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Kalamazoo (KALAMAZOO)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

 

Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Heidi

M.I. 

Last Name

Waffle

Firm Name (if any)

WCA Assessing

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

241 W South St

City or Town

Kalamazoo

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

49007

Telephone Number

2693378636

E-mail Address

hwaffle@wcaassessing.com

 

 

Subject Property Information:

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings.

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

Yes 

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more?

Yes

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

The SEV and Taxable Value represents 50% of Fair Market Value and all values in the City of Kalamazoo have been uniformly assessed. Respondent requests that 

the Tribunal issue a partial dismissal for the property located at 4317 W Michigan Ave (Parcel #06-19-385-004), which was not appealed at the March Board of 

Review meeting.

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

March

If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? 

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

If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

If yes, please cite the Board’s authority?

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact?

No

If yes, please explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

No

If yes, when was it issued?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE:

When was the Notice of Uncapping issued?

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

06-19-385-005

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

56400

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

56400

What do you believe is the fair market value?

112800

What do you believe is the taxable value?

 

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

06-19-385-004

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

70900

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

70900

What do you believe is the fair market value?

141800

What do you believe is the taxable value?

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Heidi Waffle

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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THE 

CITY OF 

Management & Budget Services 

- Notice of March Board of Review Action - 

Assessor's Office 

/ 

241 West South Street 

Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4796 

mn 

Parcel Number: 06-19-385-005 

ph. 269-337-8636 

Property Address: 4309 W MICHIGAN AVE 

www.kalamazoocity.org 

SINGH, ARSHPREET & BIKRAMJIT 

Property Class: 402 

4317 W MICHIGAN AVE 

a 

KALAMAZOO 

MI 

49006 

Petition #: Mar26-096 

Date Printed: 03/23/2026 

__The Board of Review has completed their review of your property. The Board has made the 

following determination based on the information supplied To them by you or your representative: 

The Board stated the following reason(s) for changing (or not changing) your assessed and/or taxable 

value: 

Board of Review Comments: 

Based on the information provided, the Board determined a change to the assessment was not 

warranted. 

2026 

Original Assessed value (SEV) 

$56,400 

2026 

Board of Review Assessed Value decision 

$56,400 

Please note: If the amounts are the same, then the Board of Review's decision was not to change the value. 

2026 

Original Taxable Value 

$56,400 

2026 

Board of Review Taxable Value decision 

$56,400 

This notice informs you of the action taken by the Board of Review pursuant to your appeal or their review. An effort 

has been made to determine an assessment that is fair in relation to true cash value, as required by law, and equitable 

—with respect to other assessments. 

NOTICE: YOUR RIGHT TO FURTHER APPEAL 

If you disagree with the decision of your local Board of Review, a further appeal of the assessed value and/or 

taxable value and/or qualified agricultural property exemption may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. 

Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. 

If you have a Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Development Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal or 

Utility Personal Property; the final date for filing such an appeal is May 31 of the current year, 2026 

If you have an Agricultrual Real, Residental Real, Timber-cut Over Real or Agricultural Personal Property; the 

final date for filing such an appeal is July 31 of the current year, 2026 

Forms to file an appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal can be found on the Michigan Tax Tribunal web site. The 

web site is www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

. Your local assessor may also make this form available.

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THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

nen 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. 

This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

FROM CITY OF KALAMAZOO 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

PARGEL NUMBER: 

06-19-385-005 

241 W SOUTH ST 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-4750 

4309 W MICHIGAN AVE 

KALAMAZOO, MI 49006 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

39010 

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

EXEMPTIONS 

agg, 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 

100.00% 

kkk kkk HRAUTO**5-DIGIT 49006 

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#44 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property”: 

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psec 

9% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal”: 

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KALAMAZOO, 

MI Wen 

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% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”: 

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BL ELE 

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TE f 

Exempt 

As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

Spouse™ 

[J Yes 

Ro 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": 

Od Yes 

[X] 

No 

Exempt As "Development Property": 

[JYes 

[X] 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

A parcel located in the southeast 

7 of the southwest % of Section 19, Town 2 South Range 11 West, being described as commencing at 

the southwest corner of Section 19; thence North 01 degrees 07 minutes 48 seconds East 909.94 feet (previously described as 909.64 

feet) along the west line of Section 19 to the northerly line of the Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way; thence South 79 degrees 53 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

402 

Residential 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

402 

Residential 

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill 

PRIOR AMOUNT 

erin 

CHANGE FROM 

; 

OUNT 

for the 2026 

year by approximately: 

$2893 

YEAR: 

3025 

YEAR: 

2026 

ELA 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

0 

56,400 

56,400 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

0 

56,400 

56,400 

3. TENTATIVE

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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

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001148

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Attachments to Petition

Attachment File Name: 4309 W MICHIGAN AVE - BOARD -NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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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

Bikramjit Singh,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

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.1 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 12, 2026

1 “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. 

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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MTT Docket No. 26-001148

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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

Bikramjit Singh,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

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.2 

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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 12, 2026

2 “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

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Residential Sold Agent Detail Report

4317 W Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

 $85,000

List Number:

24056377

Area: Greater

Kalamazoo - K

Municipality:

Kalamazoo City

Lot Dimensions: 132 x

296

Waterfront: No

Property Sub-Type: Single Family

Residence

New Construction: No

County: Kalamazoo

Possession: Close Of Escrow

Tax ID #: 06-19-386-001

Road Frontage: 132

 

Status: Sold

List Price: $125,000

Original List Price:

$150,000

List Price/SqFt: $108.6

Sold Price/SqFt: 73.85

Days on Market: 102

Cumulative Days on

Market: 102

Lot Acres: 0.897

Lot Square Footage:

39,073

Directions: Drake to W Michigan, East to property

Cross Streets: Drake Rd

SqFt Source: Public Records

 

 

Upper

Main

Lower

Bsmt

Total

Bedrooms

3

0

0

0

3

Full Baths

0

1

0

0

1

Half Baths

0

0

0

0

0

Fin/Level

535

616

0

0

1,151 (Finished All Levels)

Total Sqft

 

 

0

616

1,151 (Sqft Above Grade)

 

 ROOMS/DIMENSIONS/LEVELS 

Architectural Style:

Traditional Year Built: 1928

Stories:

2

 Water:

Public

Manufactured Y/N:

No

 Sewer:

Public Sewer

 Driveway: Unpaved

Main Level Primary: No

 

 

 # of Rms Above Grade:

6 

Legal: G19-30 SEC 19-2-11 COM AT INTERSEC OF NLY LI MC RR ROW

WITH W LI E 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 19 -SD INTERSEC ALSO BEING 706.6 FT N

OF S LI SD SEC- TH S 81 DEG 08 MIN E 132 FT FOR BEG TH S 81 DEG

08 MIN E ALG SD NLY LI 132.67 FT TH N 306 FT TO CTR LI US HWY12

TH N 87 DEG 30 MIN W ALG SD CTR LI TO PT 287 FT N OF BEG TH S

287 FT TO BEG

Taxable Value: 40,288

Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1,974.48

School District: Kalamazoo

SEV: 96,200

Tax Year: 2023

Zoning: CN-1

For Tax Year: 2024

Homestead %: 100

Special Assmt/Type: None known

Terms

Available:

Cash;

Conventional

Street Type:

Public

Exterior

Material:

Wood Siding

Roofing:

Composition

Windows:

Screens

Substructure:Full

Garage

Spaces: 

1

Parking

Features: 

Detached

Laundry

Features:

In Basement

Sale

Conditions:

None

Outbuildings:

Util Avail at

Street:

Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas

Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer

Utilities

Attached:

Cable Connected; Phone Connected

Heat Type:

Forced Air

Heat Source:

Oil

Kitchen

Features:

Eating Area

Access Feat:

Accessibility

Features: No

Flooring:

Wood

Patio and Porch

Features:

Porch

Appliances: Range; Refrigerator

Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments

Public Remarks: Introducing a fantastic investment opportunity conveniently located within walking distance to WMU, restaurants, parks, schools, bus

routes & is close to downtown.This property has both residential & commercial zoning, allowing for various uses including small boutiques, food or

service options. It would make a nice single family residence or an income producing rental property.There is a garage & large tree lined back yard. The

home needs TLC but has some nice woodwork including tall baseboards, a fabulous vintage door & hard wood floors that might be worth refinishing.The

sellers are leaving the contents of the home & garage including items that may have some value including the appliances, antiques, a riding mower, tiller

& tools. This is a great opportunity to build some sweat equity

Agent Only Remarks: This is an estate and is being sold as is. The Seller's will not make any repairs

Occupant Type: Vacant

 Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

RP: No

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Name

Primary Phone

Email

Other

List Off:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI(k231)

269-344-8599

ryanriderrealtor@gmail.com

Fax:

List Agt:

Veronica R Tultz (k424297)

269-277-1831

veronicatultz@bhhsmi.com

Mobile:269-277-1831

List Association: 

Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS

 

 

 

 

 

Selling Off:

CENTURY 21 C. Howard (k279)

269-381-9258

carolhoward@c21choward.com

 

Selling Agt:

Jashan Singh(k457784)

516-416-1474

jay@c21choward.com

 

 

Showing Instructions: Showingtime, Sentrilock

Listing Date:

10/25/2024

Pending Date:

02/04/2025

Sold Sale Conditions: Not Applicable

Status Change Date: 02/12/2025

Sold Date:

02/11/2025

Sold Price:

$85,000

 

 

Terms:

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PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS: 

DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2025-003822: 

LAND IN SECTION 

19, TOWN 

2 SOUTH, RANGE 

|| WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY 

LINE OF THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER 

OF SECTION 

19, (SAID POINT OF INTERSECTION BEING ALSO 706.6 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION); THENCE 

SOUTH 81°8' EAST 132 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 81°8' EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE 132.67 FEET; 

THENCE NORTH 306 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 

12; THENCE NORTH 87°30' WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A 

POINT 287 FEET NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 287 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 

PARCEL "A": 

PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 

19, TOWN 

2 SOUTH, RANGE 

|| WEST, CITY OF KALAMAZOO, 

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID FRACTIONAL 

SECTION 

19; THENCE NORTH 01°07'48" EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 

19 A DISTANCE OF 909.94 FEET (PREVIOUSLY 

DESCRIBED AS 909.64 FEET) TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD: THENCE SOUTH 79°53'12" EAST ALONG 

SAID NORTH LINE 1318.77 FEET TO A FOUND 

1/2" REBAR AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID RAILROAD AND THE 

WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 

19; THENCE SOUTH 79°54'38" EAST ALONG THE 

NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID RAILROAD 132.33 FEET (PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH 81°08' EAST 132 FEET) TO A FOUND 

1/2" REBAR: 

THENCE NORTH 01°24'45" EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 

19 

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EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 

19 A DISTANCE OF 139.24 

FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 86°31'17" EAST (PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH 87°30" EAST) 

ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 50.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01°24'45" WEST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 4

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

BIKRAMJIT

M.I.

Last Name

SINGH

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

4317 W MICHIGAN AVE

City or Town

KALAMAZOO

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49006

Telephone Number

6464316101

E-mail Address

singhbikram382@gmail.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

2

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

Yes 

Property Address (No., Street)

4309 w michigan ave

City or Town

kalamazoo

County

Kalamazoo

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49006

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

County Of Kalamazoo (KALAMAZOO)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

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 4

I purchased the property located at 4317 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 on February 11, 2025, for $85,000. Prior to the sale, the property had been listed 

on the market for approximately 102 days. The original listing price was $150,000, but due to lack of buyer interest, the price was reduced multiple times during 

the listing period. After the property remained unsold for more than three months, I submitted an offer of $85,000, which the seller accepted.

Following the purchase, I completed a lot split, creating a new vacant parcel now known as 4309 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.

I believe the current assessments placed on these properties are excessive and do not reflect actual market value. The City has assessed:

4317 W Michigan Ave at a True Cash Value of $141,800

4309 W Michigan Ave (vacant lot) at a True Cash Value of $112,800

This results in a combined assessed value of $254,600, which is nearly three times the amount I paid for the entire property only months earlier in an open market 

transaction.

In addition, the condition and characteristics of the property further support a substantially lower value than the current assessment. The home at 4317 W 

Michigan Ave has a dirt driveway, and the basement floods whenever it rains. The property also contains an oil furnace that appears to be approximately 50 years 

old, and the garage structure has rotting wall studs that require significant repair. These are major condition issues that negatively affect the market value of the 

property.

The newly split vacant parcel at 4309 W Michigan Ave also has several substantial limitations that reduce its value. The parcel currently does not have direct road 

access. A portion of the property was previously taken by the City for roadway purposes. Part of the lot borders the railroad tracks, and water accumulates and 

stands at the rear of the property. In addition, power lines run through the lot, and approximately half of the parcel is not usable for practical development 

purposes.

The purchase price of $85,000 was established through an arms-length market sale after extensive exposure to the market for 102 days. If the property truly had a 

market value anywhere near the current assessed amount, it likely would have sold much sooner and at a significantly higher price while it was actively listed. The 

fact that the property remained unsold despite repeated price reductions demonstrates that the market did not support the current assessment figures.

For these reasons, I respectfully request that the Tribunal review and reduce the assessed values to reflect the actual fair market value supported by the recent 

sale, the physical condition of the property, the limitations affecting the vacant parcel, and overall market conditions.

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

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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

Bikramjit Singh,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

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: August 12, 2026

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

Bikramjit Singh,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001148

City Of Kalamazoo,

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: August 12, 2026

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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Residential Sold Agent Detail Report

4317 W Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

 $85,000

List Number:

24056377

Area: Greater

Kalamazoo - K

Municipality:

Kalamazoo City

Lot Dimensions: 132 x

296

Waterfront: No

Property Sub-Type: Single Family

Residence

New Construction: No

County: Kalamazoo

Possession: Close Of Escrow

Tax ID #: 06-19-386-001

Road Frontage: 132

 

Status: Sold

List Price: $125,000

Original List Price:

$150,000

List Price/SqFt: $108.6

Sold Price/SqFt: 73.85

Days on Market: 102

Cumulative Days on

Market: 102

Lot Acres: 0.897

Lot Square Footage:

39,073

Directions: Drake to W Michigan, East to property

Cross Streets: Drake Rd

SqFt Source: Public Records

 

 

Upper

Main

Lower

Bsmt

Total

Bedrooms

3

0

0

0

3

Full Baths

0

1

0

0

1

Half Baths

0

0

0

0

0

Fin/Level

535

616

0

0

1,151 (Finished All Levels)

Total Sqft

 

 

0

616

1,151 (Sqft Above Grade)

 

 ROOMS/DIMENSIONS/LEVELS 

Architectural Style:

Traditional Year Built: 1928

Stories:

2

 Water:

Public

Manufactured Y/N:

No

 Sewer:

Public Sewer

 Driveway: Unpaved

Main Level Primary: No

 

 

 # of Rms Above Grade:

6 

Legal: G19-30 SEC 19-2-11 COM AT INTERSEC OF NLY LI MC RR ROW

WITH W LI E 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 19 -SD INTERSEC ALSO BEING 706.6 FT N

OF S LI SD SEC- TH S 81 DEG 08 MIN E 132 FT FOR BEG TH S 81 DEG

08 MIN E ALG SD NLY LI 132.67 FT TH N 306 FT TO CTR LI US HWY12

TH N 87 DEG 30 MIN W ALG SD CTR LI TO PT 287 FT N OF BEG TH S

287 FT TO BEG

Taxable Value: 40,288

Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1,974.48

School District: Kalamazoo

SEV: 96,200

Tax Year: 2023

Zoning: CN-1

For Tax Year: 2024

Homestead %: 100

Special Assmt/Type: None known

Terms

Available:

Cash;

Conventional

Street Type:

Public

Exterior

Material:

Wood Siding

Roofing:

Composition

Windows:

Screens

Substructure:Full

Garage

Spaces: 

1

Parking

Features: 

Detached

Laundry

Features:

In Basement

Sale

Conditions:

None

Outbuildings:

Util Avail at

Street:

Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas

Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer

Utilities

Attached:

Cable Connected; Phone Connected

Heat Type:

Forced Air

Heat Source:

Oil

Kitchen

Features:

Eating Area

Access Feat:

Accessibility

Features: No

Flooring:

Wood

Patio and Porch

Features:

Porch

Appliances: Range; Refrigerator

Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments

Public Remarks: Introducing a fantastic investment opportunity conveniently located within walking distance to WMU, restaurants, parks, schools, bus

routes & is close to downtown.This property has both residential & commercial zoning, allowing for various uses including small boutiques, food or

service options. It would make a nice single family residence or an income producing rental property.There is a garage & large tree lined back yard. The

home needs TLC but has some nice woodwork including tall baseboards, a fabulous vintage door & hard wood floors that might be worth refinishing.The

sellers are leaving the contents of the home & garage including items that may have some value including the appliances, antiques, a riding mower, tiller

& tools. This is a great opportunity to build some sweat equity

Agent Only Remarks: This is an estate and is being sold as is. The Seller's will not make any repairs

Occupant Type: Vacant

 Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

RP: No

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Name

Primary Phone

Email

Other

List Off:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI(k231)

269-344-8599

ryanriderrealtor@gmail.com

Fax:

List Agt:

Veronica R Tultz (k424297)

269-277-1831

veronicatultz@bhhsmi.com

Mobile:269-277-1831

List Association: 

Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS

 

 

 

 

 

Selling Off:

CENTURY 21 C. Howard (k279)

269-381-9258

carolhoward@c21choward.com

 

Selling Agt:

Jashan Singh(k457784)

516-416-1474

jay@c21choward.com

 

 

Showing Instructions: Showingtime, Sentrilock

Listing Date:

10/25/2024

Pending Date:

02/04/2025

Sold Sale Conditions: Not Applicable

Status Change Date: 02/12/2025

Sold Date:

02/11/2025

Sold Price:

$85,000

 

 

Terms:

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REGISTER OF DEEDS 

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SURVEY NOTES: 

1) 

BEARING BASIS IS MICHIGAN STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, SOUTH ZONE. 

2) 

ALL BEARINGS AND DISTANCES ARE FIELD MEASURED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 

3) 

ACT 591, PA. 1997 SHOULD BE CHECKED TO VERIFY THAT ANY PROPERTY 

CONVEYANCE DOES NOT VIOLATE THAT ACT. 

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DATE OF SURVEY: 5-7-2025 

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11263 U.S. HWY 31 

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 

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CLIENT: ARSHPREET SINGH 

ADDRESS: 4317 W. MICHIGAN 

AVE. KALAMAZOO, MI. 

DATE OF CERT.: 5-16-2025 

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SHEET 

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PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS: 

DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2025-003822: 

LAND IN SECTION 

19, TOWN 

2 SOUTH, RANGE 

|| WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY 

LINE OF THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER 

OF SECTION 

19, (SAID POINT OF INTERSECTION BEING ALSO 706.6 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION); THENCE 

SOUTH 81°8' EAST 132 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 81°8' EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE 132.67 FEET; 

THENCE NORTH 306 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 

12; THENCE NORTH 87°30' WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A 

POINT 287 FEET NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 287 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 

PARCEL "A": 

PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 

19, TOWN 

2 SOUTH, RANGE 

|| WEST, CITY OF KALAMAZOO, 

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID FRACTIONAL 

SECTION 

19; THENCE NORTH 01°07'48" EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 

19 A DISTANCE OF 909.94 FEET (PREVIOUSLY 

DESCRIBED AS 909.64 FEET) TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD: THENCE SOUTH 79°53'12" EAST ALONG 

SAID NORTH LINE 1318.77 FEET TO A FOUND 

1/2" REBAR AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID RAILROAD AND THE 

WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 

19; THENCE SOUTH 79°54'38" EAST ALONG THE 

NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID RAILROAD 132.33 FEET (PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH 81°08' EAST 132 FEET) TO A FOUND 

1/2" REBAR: 

THENCE NORTH 01°24'45" EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 

19 

A DISTANCE OF 149.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 01°24'45" 

EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 

19 A DISTANCE OF 139.24 

FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 86°31'17" EAST (PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS SOUTH 87°30" EAST) 

ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 50.68 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01°24'45" WEST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF THE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 4

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

BIKRAMJIT

M.I.

Last Name

SINGH

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

4317 W MICHIGAN AVE

City or Town

KALAMAZOO

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49006

Telephone Number

6464316101

E-mail Address

singhbikram382@gmail.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

2

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

Yes 

Property Address (No., Street)

4309 w michigan ave

City or Town

kalamazoo

County

Kalamazoo

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49006

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

County Of Kalamazoo (KALAMAZOO)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

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 4

I purchased the property located at 4317 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 on February 11, 2025, for $85,000. Prior to the sale, the property had been listed 

on the market for approximately 102 days. The original listing price was $150,000, but due to lack of buyer interest, the price was reduced multiple times during 

the listing period. After the property remained unsold for more than three months, I submitted an offer of $85,000, which the seller accepted.

Following the purchase, I completed a lot split, creating a new vacant parcel now known as 4309 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.

I believe the current assessments placed on these properties are excessive and do not reflect actual market value. The City has assessed:

4317 W Michigan Ave at a True Cash Value of $141,800

4309 W Michigan Ave (vacant lot) at a True Cash Value of $112,800

This results in a combined assessed value of $254,600, which is nearly three times the amount I paid for the entire property only months earlier in an open market 

transaction.

In addition, the condition and characteristics of the property further support a substantially lower value than the current assessment. The home at 4317 W 

Michigan Ave has a dirt driveway, and the basement floods whenever it rains. The property also contains an oil furnace that appears to be approximately 50 years 

old, and the garage structure has rotting wall studs that require significant repair. These are major condition issues that negatively affect the market value of the 

property.

The newly split vacant parcel at 4309 W Michigan Ave also has several substantial limitations that reduce its value. The parcel currently does not have direct road 

access. A portion of the property was previously taken by the City for roadway purposes. Part of the lot borders the railroad tracks, and water accumulates and 

stands at the rear of the property. In addition, power lines run through the lot, and approximately half of the parcel is not usable for practical development 

purposes.

The purchase price of $85,000 was established through an arms-length market sale after extensive exposure to the market for 102 days. If the property truly had a 

market value anywhere near the current assessed amount, it likely would have sold much sooner and at a significantly higher price while it was actively listed. The 

fact that the property remained unsold despite repeated price reductions demonstrates that the market did not support the current assessment figures.

For these reasons, I respectfully request that the Tribunal review and reduce the assessed values to reflect the actual fair market value supported by the recent 

sale, the physical condition of the property, the limitations affecting the vacant parcel, and overall market conditions.

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

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