Erik Schweinsberg Petitioner V Township Of Suttons Bay 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

Erik Schweinsberg,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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: 

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

Erik Schweinsberg,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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

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RECEIVE 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

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LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000589 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

Suttons Bay Township 

Malling Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Telephone Number: 

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

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

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First Name: 

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Last Name: 

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Firm Name (if any): 

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Michigan assessing service 

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

PO Box 457 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Suttons Bay 

MI 

49682 

Telephone mero 

1 227-1 1 09 

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

gpbmichiganassessing@yahoo.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attach a 

separate sheet if necessary. 

[J ves 

[J No 

W Notapplicable 

Doss the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? 

[| Yes 

No

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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 

After careful consideration of the petitioners documentation and a reevaluation of the 

subject parcel, isolating the BlueWater subdivision from the rest of the township and or 

similar neighborhoods. The attached study shows the subject parcel rate table requires 

adjustment. It is of my opinion the Assessed and table value should be reduced to 

$25,750. 

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 

[mn] No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

0 July 

O December 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? [Hl] Yes 

[m0] No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment 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? 

[J Yes 

No 

If so, what is the issue date? 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE 

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? 

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? 

211.27a(3) 

Section 6: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Number: 

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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

Erik Schweinsberg, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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 June 2, 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_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: July 1, 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

Erik Schweinsberg, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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 June 2, 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_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: July 1, 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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03/26/2026 

12:26 

PM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP 

POBOX 457 

SUTTONS BAY MI 49682 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

45-011-221-010-00 

N BLUE WATER CT 

SCHWEINSBERG ERIK 

SCHWEINSBERG JENNESA 

2860 N GARFIELD RD 

PINCONNING MI 48650 

UNIT 10 BLUE WATER RIDGE A SITE CONDOMINIUM 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

402 (RESIDENTIAL-VACANT) 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 45-011-221-010-00 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments 

DENIED, ASSESSMENT DETERMINED TO BE ACCURATE 

| 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

42,230 

| 

[ 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

42,230 

| 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

42,230 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

42,230 

2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

http://www.michigan. gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

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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: 26-000589

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Attachments to Petition

Attachment File Name: 11_260602_230252

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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03/26/2026 

12:26 

PM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP 

POBOX 457 

SUTTONS BAY MI 49682 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

45-011-221-010-00 

N BLUE WATER CT 

SCHWEINSBERG ERIK 

SCHWEINSBERG JENNESA 

2860 N GARFIELD RD 

PINCONNING MI 48650 

UNIT 10 BLUE WATER RIDGE A SITE CONDOMINIUM 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

402 (RESIDENTIAL-VACANT) 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 45-011-221-010-00 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments 

DENIED, ASSESSMENT DETERMINED TO BE ACCURATE 

| 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

42,230 

| 

[ 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

42,230 

| 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

42,230 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

42,230 

2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

http://www.michigan. gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

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Docket #: 26-000589

Party Filing Document

Party Filing Document: 

 Petitioner

 Petitioner

 

 

If 'other', Identify: 

File

Document Type: 

 

 

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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

Erik Schweinsberg,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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: June 2, 2026

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

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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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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

Erik Schweinsberg,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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: June 2, 2026

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

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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

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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

Erik

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Schweinsberg

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

2860 North Garfield Road

City or Town

Pinconning

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48650

Telephone Number

989-482-1888

Fax Number

E-mail Address

erikschweinsberg10@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

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]

1905 N Blue Water Ct

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Suttons Bay

Michigan

49682

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Suttons Bay (LEELANAU)

County 

Leelanau

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

True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation), Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

On December 4th, 2025 I purchased this 0.98-acre vacant parcel in an arm’s-length transaction on the open market. The BOR decided that the sales couldn't be 

included in their review based on its date. Based on 6 recent sales, the property’s market value is approximately $48,000, supporting a 2026 SEV of $24,000. The 

adjoining two similar parcels sold for $27,500 each. The current 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values following the transfer both exceed this market value and should 

be adjusted accordingly. The parcel has no water view and is long and narrow compared to other vacant lots. I am requesting a review and adjustment to bring both 

the Assessed and Taxable Values in line with the true market value of $48,000. Property is in HOA with annual dues to cover road maintenance plus re-paving. 

Requires drilling well for water, does not have natural gas. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026 Forward

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: 45-011-221-010-00

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:

42230

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

42230

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

48000 

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

24000

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

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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

Erik Schweinsberg,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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: June 2, 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

Erik Schweinsberg,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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: June 2, 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

Erik Schweinsberg,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000589

Township Of Suttons Bay,

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: June 2, 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

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Directions

Public Remarks

Topography:

Waste Options:

Present Use:

Financing:

Amenities:

Land Use Restr:

Documents:

Miscellaneous:

Road:

Zoning:

Waterfront Type:

Utilities Avail:

Waste Installed:

Water Installed:

Water Options:

Assn Fee $

Special Assess:

Min Rts:

Owner:

Tax ID:

Deeded Water:

Water:

Dimensions:

Access:

Wtrfrnt Ft:

Township:

Sec #

County:

Lot Number:

Approx Number of Acres:

Sub:

City:

Zip:

MLS #

Asking Price:

REALTOR Professional Report

School Distr:

Est. % Timber:

Est. % Tillable:

Est. % Other:

Select

Manufactured Allowed?

Agent Only Remarks

1869988

1935 N Blue Water Court

Suttons Bay

49682

Suttons Bay

0.78

See Associated Docs

M-22 North of Suttons Bay approximately 2 miles. Take a left on Jacobson Road then left onto Blue Water Court.

SC REALTY PARTNERS LTD

5

Suttons Bay Public Schools

$700.00

16

45-011-221-005-00

No

No

$24,000

See associated docs for information on common drain field. There is a community underground propane gas system that is maintained by AmeriGas.

Just minutes away from all the wonderful features of the Leelanau Peninsula including wineries, nature trails, and gorgeous Grand Traverse Bay. This

development offers peace and quiet, while located just 2.5 miles north of Suttons Bay. Complete with 31 acres of common area, private paved road, low

association fees, underground electric, cable, high speed internet, and developer built underground propane and drain field system routed to each

individual home. It is the perfect spot to build the ideal Northern Michigan dream home! Photos are representative of the development as a whole and

not specific to individual lots.

Rolling, Hardwoods, Evergreens

None

Underground Electric, Cable TV, Dish TV, Cable

Internet

Private Owned, Association, Blacktop

Common Area

None

Other

Private Well

Private Septic, Development Septic

Countryside View

Site Condominium, Bldg & Use Restrictions

Survey, Sellers Disclosure, Master Deed, Septic

Information

Conventional, Cash, Veterans/VA

None

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is not guaranteed or warranted. All information should be independently verified. Copyright

© Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS. All Rights Reserved.

Vacant Lot/Land

Sold Co-op Member

Leelanau

List Ofc 1 - Ofc Nm Ph

Century 21 Northland - 231-929-7900

List Agent - Agt Nm Ph Peter Galloup - Cell: 231-631-5493

List Agent - E-mail

peter@petergalloup.com

ListTeam - Team Name

List Ofc 2 - Ofc Nm Ph

List Agt 2 - Agt Nm Ph

List Agt 2 - E-mail

Sell Ofc 1 - Ofc Nm Ph Key Realty One-TC - 517-827-2120

Sell Agt 1 - Agt Nm Ph Jennifer Hastings - Cell: 443-895-0764

Sell Agt 1 - E-mail

jennifer@bluelakesrealtors.com

Exclusive Right to Sell

Dual MLS#

Sold Price

$22,000

Terms

Cash

Concession

No

Amount

Closed

1/2/2024

List Date

11/27/2019

DOM

1497

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Directions

Public Remarks

Topography:

Waste Options:

Present Use:

Financing:

Amenities:

Land Use Restr:

Documents:

Miscellaneous:

Road:

Zoning:

Waterfront Type:

Utilities Avail:

Waste Installed:

Water Installed:

Water Options:

Assn Fee $

Special Assess:

Min Rts:

Owner:

Tax ID:

Deeded Water:

Water:

Dimensions:

Access:

Wtrfrnt Ft:

Township:

Sec #

County:

Lot Number:

Approx Number of Acres:

Sub:

City:

Zip:

MLS #

Asking Price:

REALTOR Professional Report

School Distr:

Est. % Timber:

Est. % Tillable:

Est. % Other:

Select

Manufactured Allowed?

Agent Only Remarks

1918157

1961 N Blue Water Court

Suttons Bay

49682

Suttons Bay

0.93

Irregular

M-22 North of Suttons Bay 2 miles. Left on Jacobson Rd., then left onto Blue Water Ct.

Barnett-Bradley

Suttons Bay Public Schools

$700.00

16

011-221-001-00

No

Unknown

$24,000

Please see associated documents for more information regarding Blue Water Ridge.

Ideally located building site located in the Heart of Leelanau County's wine country and just minutes from the charming Village of Suttons Bay! Enjoy the

31 acres of common area, with underground utilities and low association fees. Privately maintained paved road and low association dues. High speed

internet and cable are available. Community septic drain field system is individually routed to each home site. The ideal place to build your Northern

Michigan dream home, close to the Leelanau Bike Trail, West Bay beaches and Lake Leelanau. There are more than 1/2 dozen wineries within ten minute

drive of this development. Suttons Bay has dozens of quaint small town shops, boutiques and restaurants, from fine dining to upscale Gourmet. This

Hardwoods, Cleared, Evergreens

None

Underground Electric, Cable TV, Dish TV, Cable

Internet, WiFi

Association, Blacktop, Privately Maintained, Cul-de-Sac

Common Area

Private Well

Shared Septic

Private Well

Private Septic, Development Septic

Countryside View

Residential, Site Condominium, Bldg & Use

Restrictions

Survey, Sellers Disclosure, Agency Disclosure, Master

Deed, Septic Information, Association Fee Info

Conventional, Cash, Veterans/VA, New Construction

None

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is not guaranteed or warranted. All information should

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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

Erik

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Schweinsberg

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

2860 North Garfield Road

City or Town

Pinconning

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48650

Telephone Number

989-482-1888

Fax Number

E-mail Address

erikschweinsberg10@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

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]

1905 N Blue Water Ct

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Suttons Bay

Michigan

49682

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Suttons Bay (LEELANAU)

County 

Leelanau

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

True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation), Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

On December 4th, 2025 I purchased this 0.98-acre vacant parcel in an arm’s-length transaction on the open market. The BOR decided that the sales couldn't be 

included in their review based on its date. Based on 6 recent sales, the property’s market value is approximately $48,000, supporting a 2026 SEV of $24,000. The 

adjoining two similar parcels sold for $27,500 each. The current 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values following the transfer both exceed this market value and should 

be adjusted accordingly. The parcel has no water view and is long and narrow compared to other vacant lots. I am requesting a review and adjustment to bring both 

the Assessed and Taxable Values in line with the true market value of $48,000. Property is in HOA with annual dues to cover road maintenance plus re-paving. 

Requires drilling well for water, does not have natural gas. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026 Forward

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: 45-011-221-010-00

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:

42230

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

42230

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

48000 

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

24000

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

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