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Hamilton Estates LLC Petitioner V City Of Kalamazoo Respondent

Petitioner
Hamilton Estates LLC
Respondent
City Of Kalamazoo

Case overview

Docket number
26-001242-TT
Status
Default Petitioner
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Kalamazoo
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
5Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded09/24/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
4Order of Default of PetitionerNot recordedNot recorded09/02/2026Not recordedDownload
3Petition has been verifiedPET109/02/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
2Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded08/31/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/22/2026$75.00Download
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload

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628 WHITES RD ACN.pdfRead complete document text →
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Michigan Department of Treasury, 

1019 (Rev. 10-25) 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

oss 

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: 

06-28-492-002 

241 W SOUTH ST 

KALAMAZOO, MI 49007-4750 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

628 WHITES RD 

KALAMAZOO, MI 49008 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

39010 

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

EXEMPTIONS 

20668 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 

.00% 

kskx RR AAUTO* *MIXED AADC 

493 

T35 

Pl 

kif 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

.00% 

LO 

ESTATES as, 

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": 

.00% 

TR TO 

lel] Will! 

% Exempt 

As "MBT Commercial Personal": 

.00% 

TE 

| 

UT 

LL 

CLT 

FT CCLLETLUTY 

Cf FTE 

CL 

TR 

| TTT 

ET 

Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

Spouse": 

O Yes 

No 

Exempt 

As "Qualified Forest Property": 

O Yes 

No 

Exempt 

As "Development Property": 

0 Yes 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

G28-7-1A1A Section 28-2-11 Commencing at the intersection of the east line of the southeast 1/4 of Section 28-2-11 & the center line of 

Whites Road; thence North 330ft along said east line to the south line of Whitcomb Street; thence West 527.5ft along the south line of 

Whitcomb Street, 

parallel with the center line of Whites Road, 

to the point of beginning; thence South 165ft parallel with said east line; 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

201 

Commercial 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

201 

Commercial 

; 

ai 

; 

CURRENT 

CHANGE FROM 

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

PRIOR AMOUNT 

TENTATIVE AMOUNT 

PRIOR YEAR TO 

or the 2026 

year by approximately: -$5897 

2025 

YEAR 

2026 

CURRENT YEAR 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

567,200 

481,900 

-85,300 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

567,200 

481,900 

-85,300 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 

567,200 

481,900 

-85,300 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN025 

THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? O Yes 

No 

6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 

Market Adjustment 

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: 

Aaron Powers 

Telephone Number: 

(269) 337-8636 

Email Address: 

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. 

To schedule an in-person appointment, call 269-337-8845 before 5:00 pm March 6, 2026. 

The Board will also accept protests from both residents and non-residents in writing if RECEIVED in the office by March 13, 2026 at 

12:00 pm. POSTMARKS are NOT acceptable.

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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. 26-001242

 

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

John

M.I. 

W

Last Name

Megdan

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

7348458647

E-mail Address

jmegdan@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.

No 

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

No

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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.

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

No

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

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

Yes

*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:

06-28-492-002

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

481901

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

481900

What do you believe is the fair market value?

963800

What do you believe is the taxable value?

481900

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ John W Megdan

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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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

Hamilton Estates LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001242

City Of Kalamazoo,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner filed the wrong petition for the issue being appealed, did not identify an 

authorized representative in section 2, and has not paid the full required fee for the filing 

of the appropriate petition. See TTR 279 and 269. As such, the appeal is not properly 

pending. Petitioner must complete and return the appropriate petition for the issue 

being appealed with the additional fee amount required for the filing of that petition 

within 14 days of the entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number 

assigned by the Tribunal. Small Claims petition forms and a filing fee calculator can be 

found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not 

be made via e-filing.

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

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).

Page 2

MTT Docket No. 26-001242

Page 2 of 2

Entered: September 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

Hamilton Estates LLC,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001242

City Of Kalamazoo,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner filed the wrong petition for the issue being appealed, did not identify an 

authorized representative in section 2, and has not paid the full required fee for the filing 

of the appropriate petition. See TTR 279 and 269. As such, the appeal is not properly 

pending. Petitioner must complete and return the appropriate petition for the issue 

being appealed with the additional fee amount required for the filing of that petition 

within 14 days of the entry of this order. The petition shall note the docket number 

assigned by the Tribunal. Small Claims petition forms and a filing fee calculator can be 

found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the payment may not 

be made via e-filing.

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

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 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. 26-001242

Page 2 of 2

Entered: September 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

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Petitioner’s Valuation Summary for 628 Whites Road 

 

Item 

Amount 

Full monthly rent potential 

$17,600 

Full annual rent potential 

$211,200 

Actual monthly collections 

$13,000 

Actual annualized collections 

$156,000 

Annual operating expenses 

$78,587 

Actual NOI 

$77,413 

Requested cap rate 

9.0% 

Indicated value 

$860,144 

Requested rounded true cash value $850,000 

Requested SEV / taxable value 

$425,000 

The requested value reflects the property’s actual income, economic occupancy, operating 

expenses, and significant deferred maintenance/capital needs. The property was not fully 

stabilized as of the valuation period.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Organization

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Hamilton Estates LLC

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

221 W LAKE LANSING RD

City or Town

EAST LANSING

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48823

Telephone Number

2699983915

E-mail Address

eric_hamilton_wmu@yahoo.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A 

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

628 Whites Road

Kalamazoo Michigan 49008

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Kalamazoo (KALAMAZOO)

County

Kalamazoo

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

Hamilton Estates LLC appeals the 2026 assessed value, taxable value, and state equalized value assigned to 628 Whites Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The property 

is a 16-unit multifamily apartment building. The current 2026 assessed value and taxable value of $481,900 imply a true cash value of $963,800. Petitioner 

contends that this value exceeds the property’s true cash value based on actual income, economic occupancy, operating expenses, deferred maintenance, 

remaining capital needs, and the condition of the property as of the relevant valuation date.

The property's full annual rent potential is approximately $211,200, but actual annualized collections are approximately $156,000. Annual operating expenses are 

approximately $78,587, resulting in actual NOI of approximately $77,413. The property also requires significant capital improvements, including replacement of 

windows and balconies. Petitioner requests that the 2026 true cash value be reduced to $850,000, with assessed value, SEV, and taxable value reduced to 

$425,000.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the classification at the March Board of Review? No

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Not required (i.e., MI Department of Treasury)

Explanation: 

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

Classification Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

06-28-492-002

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real (check one)

 Commercial (check one)

What do you believe is the property’s classification? Real (check one)

 Commercial (check one)

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

Multifamily residential apartment building / 16-unit rental property

 

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

The property was designed for multifamily residential apartment use as a 16-unit rental apartment building.

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Eric Hamilton

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

A fee of $75.00 is required for the filing of a classification appeal.

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

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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

Hamilton Estates LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001242

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 31, 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

Page 2

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

Hamilton Estates LLC,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001242

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 31, 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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Petitioner’s Valuation Summary for 628 Whites Road 

 

Item 

Amount 

Full monthly rent potential 

$17,600 

Full annual rent potential 

$211,200 

Actual monthly collections 

$13,000 

Actual annualized collections 

$156,000 

Annual operating expenses 

$78,587 

Actual NOI 

$77,413 

Requested cap rate 

9.0% 

Indicated value 

$860,144 

Requested rounded true cash value $850,000 

Requested SEV / taxable value 

$425,000 

The requested value reflects the property’s actual income, economic occupancy, operating 

expenses, and significant deferred maintenance/capital needs. The property was not fully 

stabilized as of the valuation period.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Organization

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Hamilton Estates LLC

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

221 W LAKE LANSING RD

City or Town

EAST LANSING

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48823

Telephone Number

2699983915

E-mail Address

eric_hamilton_wmu@yahoo.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A 

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

628 Whites Road

Kalamazoo Michigan 49008

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Kalamazoo (KALAMAZOO)

County

Kalamazoo

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

Hamilton Estates LLC appeals the 2026 assessed value, taxable value, and state equalized value assigned to 628 Whites Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The property 

is a 16-unit multifamily apartment building. The current 2026 assessed value and taxable value of $481,900 imply a true cash value of $963,800. Petitioner 

contends that this value exceeds the property’s true cash value based on actual income, economic occupancy, operating expenses, deferred maintenance, 

remaining capital needs, and the condition of the property as of the relevant valuation date.

The property's full annual rent potential is approximately $211,200, but actual annualized collections are approximately $156,000. Annual operating expenses are 

approximately $78,587, resulting in actual NOI of approximately $77,413. The property also requires significant capital improvements, including replacement of 

windows and balconies. Petitioner requests that the 2026 true cash value be reduced to $850,000, with assessed value, SEV, and taxable value reduced to 

$425,000.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the classification at the March Board of Review? No

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Not required (i.e., MI Department of Treasury)

Explanation: 

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

Classification Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

06-28-492-002

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real (check one)

 Commercial (check one)

What do you believe is the property’s classification? Real (check one)

 Commercial (check one)

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

Multifamily residential apartment building / 16-unit rental property

 

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

The property was designed for multifamily residential apartment use as a 16-unit rental apartment building.

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Eric Hamilton

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

A fee of $75.00 is required for the filing of a classification appeal.

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

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