Christopher Schwanitz Petitioner Vs. Township Of Whitewater Respondent

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October 14, 2026



Michigan Tax Tribunal

P.O. Box 30232

Lansing, MI 48909



Re: Request to Transfer to Small Claims Division

Docket No. 26-002825

Christopher Schwanitz v. Township of Whitewater



Dear Tribunal Clerk:



Following my conversation with Tribunal staff, I respectfully request that the above-referenced

case be transferred from the Entire Tribunal Division to the Small Claims Division so that the

Township assessor and I can work toward a stipulated resolution of my Island Lake property tax

appeal.



Please let me know if any additional forms or information are needed to complete this transfer.



Thank you for your assistance.



Sincerely,



Christopher Schwanitz

Petitioner

cschwanitz00@gmail.com

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL



 Docket Number: 26-002825



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



 Party Filing Document

 Petitioner



 Files



 Document Type: Response to Order

 Attachment File Name: request for small claims Schwanitz



 Fee Information

 Filing Fee: $ 0.00



 Payment Information

 Payment: $ 0.00



 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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR DIRECTOR



 Island_____________________________,Lake LLC mbr Christopher Sc MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 Petitioner(s)



 v

 MTT Docket No.26-002825



 Township_____________________________,Of Whitewater

 Respondent(s)



 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION



 1. Property Parcel No: 13-031-006-06_____________________________________________

 (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition

 Form addressing all other parcels at issue.)



 2. The property identified above is X___real ___personal.



 3. If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties

 contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non-

 contiguous parcel.)



 4. Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property

 under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each

 parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under

 appeal.)



 5. If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal

 property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary):



 6. The property identified above is classified as Residential_________________________



 7. If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made

 to Respondent’s X___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review.



 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

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MTT Docket No. 26-002825_________________

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8. If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific

 facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the

 assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):



9. If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the

 classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31

 of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which

 Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or

 assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):



10. The property or properties at issue are located in Grand_______________County.Traverse The

 property or properties’ address is:

 000 Island View Drive, Traverse City, MI 49696



11. The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable

 local governmental unit): Whitewater________________________________________Township



12. Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:

 10153 Riverside Dr., Ste. 1000, Toluca Lake, CA 91602



13. This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable):

 X________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values

 ________the property or properties’ taxable value only

 If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a

 dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes X___No

 ________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment

 ________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation

 under MCL ______



14. The tax year(s) at issue are: 2026_______________________________________

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 15. If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific

 facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior

 tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary):



 16. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s

 Board of Review are:



 Tax Year True Cash Value Assessed Value Taxable Value

2026 $1,154,400 $577,200 $576,763



 17. Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are:



 Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value

2026 $431,000 $215,500 $215,500



 18. The values in dispute for the property identified above are:



 Tax Year True Cash Value State Equalized Value Taxable Value

2026 $723,400 $361,700 $361,263



 19. Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary):

 Petitioner requests that the Tribunal determine the 2026 True Cash Value at $431,000,

 State Equalized Value at $215,500, and Taxable Value at $215,500, and grant all

 corresponding tax relief.



 20. List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the

 relief requested (attach additional page if necessary):

 The subject sold in an arm's-length transaction on September 12, 2024 for $425,000

 after open-market exposure beginning June 27, 2024 at $495,000. Petitioner contends

 this recent subject sale is strong evidence of true cash value. The parcel also has an

 irregular configuration, limited functional buildable area, access/easement constraints,

 and private-road/fire-turnaround development requirements that reduce utility relative

 to more typical waterfront parcels

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MTT Docket No. 26-002825_________________

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Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner:

s/______________________________________________________________________Christopher Schwanitz, Authorized Representative



Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner:

Christopher______________________________________________________________________Schwanitz



Email Address: cschwanitz00@gmail.com_________________________________________________________



Mailing Address:

10153______________________________________________________________________Riverside Dr., Ste. 1000

Toluca______________________________________________________________________Lake, CA 91602

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________



Telephone Number:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL



 Docket Number: 26-002825



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



 Party Filing Document

 Petitioner



 Files



 Document Type: Response to Order - Petition

 Attachment File Name: Island_Lake_ET_Petition_Completed



 Fee Information

 Filing Fee: $ 0.00



 Payment Information

 Payment: $ 0.00



 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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Christopher Schwanitz,

 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

 v

 MTT Docket No. 26-002825

 Township Of Whitewater,

 Respondent.



 ORDER OF DEFAULT



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



 Petitioner filed an Entire Tribunal case information sheet and paid a filing fee. Petitioner

 is required to file a petition and pay the required filing fee to initiate an appeal with the

 Tribunal. See TTR 225 and MCL 205.735a. Because a petition was not filed, the

 appeal is not properly pending. As such, Petitioner must file a petition within 14 days of

 the entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the

 Tribunal and if filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned

 docket number as an “amended petition.”



 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: September 22, 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).



 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

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MTT Docket No. 26-002825

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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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000 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE



Summary of Valuation



The Subject Property & Comparable Sale #1 are the Only vacant property sales in the Forest Lakes in the Last 24 months



The strongest evidence of the subject property’s True Cash Value is its own recent, verified, arm’s-length sale of the Subject Property

of $425,000.



The Subject Property was exposed to the open market for approximately 77 days, by a highly experienced agent who specializes in

Land sales in Traverse City area .



The real estate agent initially listed the Subject Property at $495,000 and ultimately sold for $425,000. Indicating that there were no

market rate offers and thus the real estate professional and seller accepted the highest and best offer of $425,000.



This accepted price after a professional marketing period indicated market value of the property.



The listing was initially listed in June of 2025 or $495,000 and sold for $425,000 in September of 2025.



There is no evidence that the sale was distressed, non-market, or influenced by special financing or atypical motivations.



In addition, the only other verified vacant waterfront sale on within the Forest Lakes chain of lakes “Comparable #1” supports the

conclusion that the subject property’s sale reflects market value after accounting for differences in functional utility.



The Michigan Tax Tribunal has recognized that a recent purchase price may constitute the “most reliable indicator” of a property’s

True Cash Value when supported by the evidence.

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A. Comparable Sales



 Comparable#1

 Subject Property

 Item - 2466 Adjustment / Analysis

 Sale

 Chandler Rd.



Sale Date 9/12/2024 7/11/2025

Listing Date 6/27/2024 6/16/2025



Original List Price $495,000 $325,000

Final List Price $425,000 $300,000

Sale Price $425,000 $310,000

Days on Market 77 25



Lot Size (Acres) 1.63 1.89

Land Area (SF) 71,003 82,328

Price per SF of Land $5.99 $3.77

Buildable Lakefront Area Comparable adjusted upward

 40% as a result of appx 40% more

 buildable lakefront area on

 Subject Property



Adjustment to Sale Price To "0%" "+"40%

Comp



Resulting Market Value $425,000 $ 434,000



PETITIONER’S

OPINION OF MARKET $431,000

VALUE

 of Assessed Value $215,500

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Petitioner's Adjustment Analysis



The Township's assessment appears to assume that all waterfront parcels having similar shoreline characteristics contribute equal

residential utility.



The market evidence indicates otherwise.



The subject property and the Chandler Road comparable are located within the same Forest Lakes chain and represent the only

recent vacant waterfront sales identified by Petitioner within that market.



The Subject Property & Comparable Sale #1 are the Only vacant property sales in the Forest Lakes in the Last 24 months adjusted

40% for the additional 40% approximation for additional lake buildable area.

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(1)POTENTIAL BUILDABLECOMP 1 AREAS



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 Parcel 03-233-018-71



 Grand Traverse County Property Information 2026



 Parcel: 03-233-018-71

 Jurisdiction: East Bay Township

 Owner Name: MARTIN ALLEN S & DEVEREUX SCOTT JR

 Property Address: CHANDLER RD

 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696

 Mailing Address: 1780 SWEETFERN WAY

 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696



 2026 Property Information



 Current Taxable Value: $33,200

 School District: 28010

 Current Assessment: $33,200

 Current S.E.V.: $33,200

 Current P.R.E.*: 0%

 * This percentage may pertain to exemptions other than the Principal Residence Exemption.

 Current Property Class: 401 - Residential - Improved



 Tax Information



 Taxable Year Summer Tax Amount Winter Tax Amount



 2025 $720.72 $175.06

 2024 $456.74 $111.29

 2023 $436.04 $101.29



 Delinquent Tax Information



 For current delinquent tax information or to pay your delinquent taxes online, CLICK HERE and you will be

 redirected to a third party site.



 Property Sale Information

 COMP #1 (2) Sale Date Sale Amount Liber and Page



 7/11/2025 $310,000.00 2025R-09205

 7/15/2024 $285,000.00 2024R-08639

 10/7/2020 $100,000.00 2020R-19376



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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner



 MTT DOCKET NO.



 Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

 Filer type: Local Unit of Government

 Individual



 First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name

 Christopher Schwanitz



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

 10153 riverside



 City or Town State ZIP Code

 Los Angelss California 91602



 Telephone Number

 3235335783



 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

 cschwanitz00@gmail.com



 Section 3: Issue

 Please designate one:

 Valuation



 Section 4: Subject Property Information

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

 appealing? 000 Island View Dr

 1

 Traverse City

 Michigan

 49696



 Taxing Authority (City or Township) County

 Township Of Whitewater (GRAND TRAVERSE) Grand Traverse



 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.)



 N/A



 Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply)

 True Cash and Taxable Values



 If “Other”, please explain:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

 Parcel Number:

 13-031-006-06



 Classification of Property: Real (check one)



 Residential (check one)



 Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

 577200



 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

 576763



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

 431800



 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

 215900



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

 215900



 Fee Information

 The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the

 highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being

 appealed.



 If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:



 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00



 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.



 A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

 A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

 A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

 A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal



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

 Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature:

 /s/ Christopher Schwanitz



 Payment Information

 Amount: 400

 Success: True

 Message: ""

 Waiver Code:

 Transaction Number: 26072794936362

 Supporting Waiver Documents:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Christopher Schwanitz,

 Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 v

 MTT Docket No.: 26-002825

 Township Of Whitewater,

 Respondent.



 NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER



 TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted

 docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted

 on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of

 this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served

 when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the

 issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition.



 If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and

 file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice.

 Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of

 the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.



 Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28

 days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so

 will result in Respondent being placed in default.



 The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this

 case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal

 has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements

 or the Tribunal’s rules.



 By: Tribunal Clerk

 Entered: September 22, 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



 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

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000 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE



Summary of Valuation



The Subject Property & Comparable Sale #1 are the Only vacant property sales in the Forest Lakes in the Last 24 months



The strongest evidence of the subject property’s True Cash Value is its own recent, verified, arm’s-length sale of the Subject Property

of $425,000.



The Subject Property was exposed to the open market for approximately 77 days, by a highly experienced agent who specializes in

Land sales in Traverse City area .



The real estate agent initially listed the Subject Property at $495,000 and ultimately sold for $425,000. Indicating that there were no

market rate offers and thus the real estate professional and seller accepted the highest and best offer of $425,000.



This accepted price after a professional marketing period indicated market value of the property.



The listing was initially listed in June of 2025 or $495,000 and sold for $425,000 in September of 2025.



There is no evidence that the sale was distressed, non-market, or influenced by special financing or atypical motivations.



In addition, the only other verified vacant waterfront sale on within the Forest Lakes chain of lakes “Comparable #1” supports the

conclusion that the subject property’s sale reflects market value after accounting for differences in functional utility.



The Michigan Tax Tribunal has recognized that a recent purchase price may constitute the “most reliable indicator” of a property’s

True Cash Value when supported by the evidence.

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 Comp #1 Chandler 250K Su AMY ORV Trailheat

 310K



 Grace Macdonald Park (3)

 S Subject Property

HR 5000



 SR H

 Am Lakes #5 Park Oo FOREST LAKES



rbutus Lake State

rest Campground“=

 Camp Greilick ©)



 225K

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for 5 Q

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 — Forest Campground "=~

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 o Hobbs Huy

 Co2

ar Rd >

Page 3

A. Comparable Sales



 Comparable#1

 Subject Property

 Item - 2466 Adjustment / Analysis

 Sale

 Chandler Rd.



Sale Date 9/12/2024 7/11/2025

Listing Date 6/27/2024 6/16/2025



Original List Price $495,000 $325,000

Final List Price $425,000 $300,000

Sale Price $425,000 $310,000

Days on Market 77 25



Lot Size (Acres) 1.63 1.89

Land Area (SF) 71,003 82,328

Price per SF of Land $5.99 $3.77

Buildable Lakefront Area Comparable adjusted upward

 40% as a result of appx 40% more

 buildable lakefront area on

 Subject Property



Adjustment to Sale Price To "0%" "+"40%

Comp



Resulting Market Value $425,000 $ 434,000



PETITIONER’S

OPINION OF MARKET $431,000

VALUE

 of Assessed Value $215,500

Page 4

Petitioner's Adjustment Analysis



The Township's assessment appears to assume that all waterfront parcels having similar shoreline characteristics contribute equal

residential utility.



The market evidence indicates otherwise.



The subject property and the Chandler Road comparable are located within the same Forest Lakes chain and represent the only

recent vacant waterfront sales identified by Petitioner within that market.



The Subject Property & Comparable Sale #1 are the Only vacant property sales in the Forest Lakes in the Last 24 months adjusted

40% for the additional 40% approximation for additional lake buildable area.

Page 5

(1)POTENTIAL BUILDABLECOMP 1 AREAS



 COMP #1

 (1)



 1

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7/27/26, 5:02 PM maps.grandtraverse.org/cc/dbviewer/dbvprint.asp?pid=03-233-018-71&from=main&indexfield=parcel_no&caption=Parcel&type=string&cid=3&…



 Parcel 03-233-018-71



 Grand Traverse County Property Information 2026



 Parcel: 03-233-018-71

 Jurisdiction: East Bay Township

 Owner Name: MARTIN ALLEN S & DEVEREUX SCOTT JR

 Property Address: CHANDLER RD

 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696

 Mailing Address: 1780 SWEETFERN WAY

 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49696



 2026 Property Information



 Current Taxable Value: $33,200

 School District: 28010

 Current Assessment: $33,200

 Current S.E.V.: $33,200

 Current P.R.E.*: 0%

 * This percentage may pertain to exemptions other than the Principal Residence Exemption.

 Current Property Class: 401 - Residential - Improved



 Tax Information



 Taxable Year Summer Tax Amount Winter Tax Amount



 2025 $720.72 $175.06

 2024 $456.74 $111.29

 2023 $436.04 $101.29



 Delinquent Tax Information



 For current delinquent tax information or to pay your delinquent taxes online, CLICK HERE and you will be

 redirected to a third party site.



 Property Sale Information

 COMP #1 (2) Sale Date Sale Amount Liber and Page



 7/11/2025 $310,000.00 2025R-09205

 7/15/2024 $285,000.00 2024R-08639

 10/7/2020 $100,000.00 2020R-19376



https://maps.grandtraverse.org/cc/dbviewer/dbvprint.asp?pid=03-233-018-71&from=main&indexfield=parcel_no&caption=Parcel&type=string&cid=3&cc=1 1/2

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< Backto search COMP 1 CHANDLER (3)(3) ® Saved (1 Share - More COMP 1 CHANDLER COMP



 @¥ Sold for $310,000



$310,000 - == 189

 Claim home

2466 Chandler Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696 beds baths Acres



 Est. refi payment: $1,906/mo (5 ] Refinance your loan



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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner



 MTT DOCKET NO.



 Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

 Filer type: Local Unit of Government

 Individual



 First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name

 Christopher Schwanitz



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

 10153 riverside



 City or Town State ZIP Code

 Los Angelss California 91602



 Telephone Number

 3235335783



 E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

 cschwanitz00@gmail.com



 Section 3: Issue

 Please designate one:

 Valuation



 Section 4: Subject Property Information

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

 appealing? 000 Island View Dr

 1

 Traverse City

 Michigan

 49696



 Taxing Authority (City or Township) County

 Township Of Whitewater (GRAND TRAVERSE) Grand Traverse



 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.)



 N/A



 Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply)

 True Cash and Taxable Values



 If “Other”, please explain:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

 Parcel Number:

 13-031-006-06



 Classification of Property: Real (check one)



 Residential (check one)



 Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

 577200



 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

 576763



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

 431800



 Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

 215900



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

 215900



 Fee Information

 The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the

 highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being

 appealed.



 If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:



 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00



 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.



 A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

 A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

 A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

 A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal



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

 Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature:

 /s/ Christopher Schwanitz



 Payment Information

 Amount: 400

 Success: True

 Message: ""

 Waiver Code:

 Transaction Number: 26072794936362

 Supporting Waiver Documents:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR

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