Jasdeep Mann Petitioner Vs. City Of Farmington Hills 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

Jasdeep Mann, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-001404

City Of Farmington Hills,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:

The issue in this case is already pending in another case and, as such, this appeal is 

duplicative and shall be dismissed. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 11, 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

Jasdeep Mann, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 ENTIRE TRIBUNAL

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-001404

City Of Farmington Hills,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:

The issue in this case is already pending in another case and, as such, this appeal is 

duplicative and shall be dismissed. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If

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the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 11, 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 ·

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MTT

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL 

JASDEEP MANN, 

6630 Colby Lane 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

Phone: (313) 580-5734 

Email: jasdeepmann2@gmail.com 

Petitioner, 

CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS, 

Assessors Office 

31555 W. Eleven Mile Road 

Farmington Hills, MI 48336 

Respondent. 

Docket No.: 

Tax Year(s) at Issue: 2026 

Petition Number (Board of Review): 893 

PETITION TO THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

(Entire Tribunal — Valuation Appeal) 

L INTRODUCTION

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Property Address: 29033 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 

Property Classification: 202 — Commercial 

Property Description: Vacant commercial lot, unimproved, no structures 

Petitioner appealed to the City of Farmington Hills Board of Review on February 27, 

2026. The Board of Review issued its decision on April 6, 2026 (Petition Number 893), 

denying any reduction and maintaining the current assessment. The Board's only stated 

rationale was: "IN LINE WITH CURRENT MARKET." No specific market evidence or 

comparable sales were cited in support of this conclusory determination. 

II. JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT 

This Petition is timely filed within the statutory deadline of May 31, 2026 for commercial 

real property, pursuant to MCL 205.735a(6). Petitioner appeared before the Board of 

Review as required by MCL 211.30. The Board of Review issued its decision on April 6, 

2026. The Michigan Tax Tribunal has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to MCL 

205.731 et seq. 

III. ASSESSMENT AT ISSUE 

The following values are at issue: 

2026 Assessed Value 

2026 Taxable Value 

(SEV) 

Assessor's Value 

$126,730 

$122,240 

Board of Review Value 

$126,730 (no change) 

$122,240 (no change) 

Implied True Cash Value 

| $253,460 

— 

(SEVx2) 

Petitioner's Requested SEV | $75,000 

To be adjusted accordingly 

The current assessment implies a true cash value of $253,460. Petitioner contends this 

exceeds 50% of the property’s true cash value as determined by actual market evidence, 

and requests the assessed value be reduced to $75,000 (reflecting a true cash value of 

$150,000). 

IV. STATEMENT OF FACTS

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2. At the time of acquisition, the property contained an approximately 5,000 

square foot commercial building that was in severe disrepair and actively sinking. 

3. In December 2012, Petitioner contracted with Walker Construction, Inc. of 

Macomb, Michigan for the complete demolition of the sinking building at a cost 

of $10,000. The scope of work included: demolition and legal disposal of all 

debris; removal of all blocks, concrete, footings, and asphalt; environmental 

asbestos reporting to the DEQ; City of Farmington Hills demolition permit and 

soil erosion permit; water and sewer disconnect; rodent control; backfill with 

clean workable dirt, grading, and seeding. Demolition was completed in January 

2013. 

4. The property has remained a vacant, unimproved lot since the building 

demolition in early 2013 — a period of over thirteen (13) years. 

B. Tax Burden and Total Investment 

5. Since acquiring the property, Petitioner has paid approximately $101,000 in 

property taxes over 13 years (2013-2025). Documented property tax payments for 

the period 2019-2025 total $47,229.29, as evidenced by tax records attached 

hereto. Taxes for the period 2013-2018 are conservatively estimated at 

approximately $54,000 based on the documented trend. 

Documented property tax payments (2019-2025): 

Year 

Summer 

Winter 

Annual Total 

2025 

$6,571.52 

$314.65 

$6,886.17 

2024 

$6,403.15 

$306.98 

$6,710.13 

2023 

$6,117.59 

$259.15 

$6,376.74 

2022 

$5,831.89 

$246.83 

$6,078.72 

2021 

$5,692.61 

$243.08 

$5,935.69 

2020 

$6,031.93 

$243.67 

$6,275.60 

2019 

$8,613.68 

$352.56 

$8,966.24 

TOTAL (2019-2025) 

| $47,229.29 

6. Petitioner’s total documented investment in this property is as follows: 

» Tax sale purchase price (2012): $30,000 

* Building demolition — Walker Construction (2012/2013): $10,000 

« Property taxes paid (2013-2025, estimated): ~$101,000

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implying a true cash value of $253,460 bears no relationship to this economic 

reality. 

7. The property is located on Grand River Avenue in Farmington Hills, situated 

between a used-car dealership and an auto repair/transmission facility. These 

surrounding uses significantly depress the property’s marketability and value. 

8. Petitioner made multiple attempts to develop the property over the years 

following acquisition. Despite these efforts, development proved infeasible due to 

the constrained nature of the site, the surrounding commercial uses, and limited 

market demand along this section of the corridor. 

9. Petitioner has actively marketed the property for sale for approximately four (4) 

years. Despite continuous and active marketing efforts, the property has failed to 

sell. 

10. During the entire four-year marketing period, the only offer received was 

approximately $150,000, from a prospective buyer intending to use the property 

for light industrial purposes. This offer may require a rezoning process, adding 

cost and uncertainty for any potential buyer. 

11. The $150,000 offer represents the best and only evidence of what a willing 

buyer in the open market would pay for this property — the very definition of true 

cash value under Michigan law. 

12. The current SEV of $126,730 implies a true cash value of $253,460, which is 

69% higher than the only real offer this property has attracted in four years of 

active marketing. 

13. No improvements, development, or physical changes have been made to the 

property that would justify any increase in assessed value. 

14. The surrounding Grand River Avenue commercial corridor continues to 

experience increased vacancy, business closures, and limited new investment. 

15. Petitioner has served for the past ten years as a member of the Grand River 

Corridor Improvement Authority and has direct, personal knowledge of the 

corridor’s ongoing economic and market challenges. 

16. The property generates no income and has produced no revenue during 

Petitioner’s

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Individual 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Jasdeep

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Mann

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

6630 Colby Lane

City or Town

Bloomfield Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48301

Telephone Number

3135805734

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

jasdeepmann2@gmail.com

 

 

Section 2: 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

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

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

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Equalization 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

29033 Grand River Avenue

Farmington Hills

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48336

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Farmington Hills (OAKLAND) 

County

Oakland

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) 

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 7: Assessment Information

Type of Tax Assessment(s):

Assessment Number(s):

Check all that is being appealed: 

Check what action prompted this appeal:

If “other,” please explain:

 

 

Section 8: Special Assessment Information

Type of Special Assessment:

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

If No, please explain:

 

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 $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/ Jasdeep Mann

Payment Information

Amount: 250

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052686922511

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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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

Jasdeep Mann, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001404

City Of Farmington Hills, 

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: August 11, 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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31555 Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1165 

April 6, 2026 

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Parcel ID Number: 

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Petition Number: 

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The Board of Review has reviewed your appeal for 2026 and has made the following decision: 

2026 Assessed Value 

2026 Taxable Value 

Beginning Value 

126,730 

122,240 

Amount of Change 

0 

0 

Board of Review Value 

126,730 

122,240 

Board of Review Comments: 

IN LINE WITH CURRENT MARKET 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal 

that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at PO Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909. 

Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility 

Personal may be appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber-Cutover Real and 

Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The Petition must be filed on a Michigan Tax 

Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, you may appeal by sending 

Form 2167 to the State Tax Commission, PO Box 30471, Lansing, MI 48909, by June 30.

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PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL 

Date: February 27, 2026 

City of Farmington Hills 

Board of Review 

Assessors Office 

31555 W. Eleven Mile Rd. 

Farmington Hills, MI 48336-2132 

RE: 2026 Assessment Appeal 

Parcel Number: 22-23-36-306-013 

Property Address: 29033 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-5833 

Owner: Mann, Jasdeep 

Property Classification: 202 Commercial 

Dear Members of the Board of Review: 

I am writing to formally protest the 2026 assessment for the above-referenced property pursuant 

to MCL 211.30. I respectfully request that the Board of Review reduce the assessed value and 

taxable value for the 2026 tax year based on the following grounds: 

CURRENT ASSESSMENT UNDER APPEAL: 

2026 Assessed Value (SEV): $126,730 

2026 Taxable Value: $122,240 

Implied True Cash Value: $253,460 (SEV x 2) 

Assessor's Reason for Increase: "Market Adjustment” 

I believe the current assessment significantly exceeds 50% of the property's true cash value and 

does not accurately reflect the actual market conditions for this property. 

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 

For the past ten years, | have served as a member of the Grand River Corridor Improvement 

Authority and am familiar with the corridor’s ongoing economic and market challenges. The 

subject property is a vacant lot with no structures or site improvements. It consists solely of an 

unimproved parcel of land situated between a used-car dealership and a transmission repair 

facility. 

The property has been actively marketed for sale for approximately four years with virtually no 

buyer interest. During this extended listing period, the only offer received was approximately 

$150,000 for potential light industrial use, which is significantly below the currently implied true

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Standard real estate practice considers a marketing period exceeding 12 months as an 

indicator of overpricing. 

2. ONLY OFFER RECEIVED: $150,000 for light industrial use. This is the best 

evidence of the property's actual true cash value, as it represents what a willing buyer in 

the open market has offered. The implied true cash value of $253,460 (based on the 

current SEV) is 69% higher than the only real offer this property has attracted in four 

years of active marketing. 

3. VACANT LAND WITH NO IMPROVEMENTS: The property contains no buildings, 

structures, or improvements of any kind. It is bare land only. The current assessment of 

$126,730 SEV for a vacant commercial lot that cannot attract buyers above $150,000 is 

not supported by market reality. 

COMPARABLE SALES DATA: 

The following recent sales and listings of commercial properties along Grand River Avenue in 

Farmington Hills further support a reduced valuation: 

1. 30544 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills- Listed at $449,000 in 2024, REDUCED to 

$399,000 in 2025 

This improved commercial property (with a building) required an 11% price reduction and still 

has not sold. If improved properties along Grand River cannot maintain their asking prices, a 

vacant lot should be valued even lower on a per-unit basis. 

2.28730 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills- SOLD March 2024 for $450,000 

This was an improved commercial property with structures. The subject property, being vacant 

land with no improvements, should be valued substantially below improved properties that have 

sold in the corridor. 

3.28975 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills- Listed at $1,300,000 for a used-car 

business and property 5,760 SF on 2.04 acres. 

Despite improvements, the property and the used-car dealership operation there have been on the 

market since mid-2025 without selling, suggesting limited demand along the Grand River 

corridor. Quattro Motors added a location on this site less than two years ago but has seen 

limited success, pointing to location challenges. 

MARKET CONDITIONS AND OTHER FACTORS: 

1. DECLINING COMMERCIAL MARKET: Commercial Cafe market data shows

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investment. Vacant commercial land in this corridor is particularly difficult to sell due to 

limited demand for new commercial construction. 

3. NO IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY: The property is and remains a vacant lot. 

There have been no improvements, development, or physical changes that would justify 

any increase in assessed value. 

4. NO AREA IMPROVEMENTS: The surrounding neighborhood has not benefited from 

public infrastructure investments, new development, or other factors that would increase 

vacant land values. 

5. ZONING LIMITATIONS: The commercial zoning of this parcel limits its potential 

uses, further constraining the pool of

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Docket #: 26-001404

Party Filing Document

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL 

JASDEEP MANN, 

6630 Colby Lane 

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 

Phone: (313) 580-5734 

Email: jasdeepmann2@gmail.com 

Petitioner, 

CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS, 

Assessors Office 

31555 W. Eleven Mile Road 

Farmington Hills, MI 48336 

Respondent. 

Docket No.: 

Tax Year(s) at Issue: 2026 

Petition Number (Board of Review): 893 

PETITION TO THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

(Entire Tribunal — Valuation Appeal) 

L INTRODUCTION

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Property Address: 29033 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 

Property Classification: 202 — Commercial 

Property Description: Vacant commercial lot, unimproved, no structures 

Petitioner appealed to the City of Farmington Hills Board of Review on February 27, 

2026. The Board of Review issued its decision on April 6, 2026 (Petition Number 893), 

denying any reduction and maintaining the current assessment. The Board's only stated 

rationale was: "IN LINE WITH CURRENT MARKET." No specific market evidence or 

comparable sales were cited in support of this conclusory determination. 

II. JURISDICTIONAL STATEMENT 

This Petition is timely filed within the statutory deadline of May 31, 2026 for commercial 

real property, pursuant to MCL 205.735a(6). Petitioner appeared before the Board of 

Review as required by MCL 211.30. The Board of Review issued its decision on April 6, 

2026. The Michigan Tax Tribunal has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to MCL 

205.731 et seq. 

III. ASSESSMENT AT ISSUE 

The following values are at issue: 

2026 Assessed Value 

2026 Taxable Value 

(SEV) 

Assessor's Value 

$126,730 

$122,240 

Board of Review Value 

$126,730 (no change) 

$122,240 (no change) 

Implied True Cash Value 

| $253,460 

— 

(SEVx2) 

Petitioner's Requested SEV | $75,000 

To be adjusted accordingly 

The current assessment implies a true cash value of $253,460. Petitioner contends this 

exceeds 50% of the property’s true cash value as determined by actual market evidence, 

and requests the assessed value be reduced to $75,000 (reflecting a true cash value of 

$150,000). 

IV. STATEMENT OF FACTS

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2. At the time of acquisition, the property contained an approximately 5,000 

square foot commercial building that was in severe disrepair and actively sinking. 

3. In December 2012, Petitioner contracted with Walker Construction, Inc. of 

Macomb, Michigan for the complete demolition of the sinking building at a cost 

of $10,000. The scope of work included: demolition and legal disposal of all 

debris; removal of all blocks, concrete, footings, and asphalt; environmental 

asbestos reporting to the DEQ; City of Farmington Hills demolition permit and 

soil erosion permit; water and sewer disconnect; rodent control; backfill with 

clean workable dirt, grading, and seeding. Demolition was completed in January 

2013. 

4. The property has remained a vacant, unimproved lot since the building 

demolition in early 2013 — a period of over thirteen (13) years. 

B. Tax Burden and Total Investment 

5. Since acquiring the property, Petitioner has paid approximately $101,000 in 

property taxes over 13 years (2013-2025). Documented property tax payments for 

the period 2019-2025 total $47,229.29, as evidenced by tax records attached 

hereto. Taxes for the period 2013-2018 are conservatively estimated at 

approximately $54,000 based on the documented trend. 

Documented property tax payments (2019-2025): 

Year 

Summer 

Winter 

Annual Total 

2025 

$6,571.52 

$314.65 

$6,886.17 

2024 

$6,403.15 

$306.98 

$6,710.13 

2023 

$6,117.59 

$259.15 

$6,376.74 

2022 

$5,831.89 

$246.83 

$6,078.72 

2021 

$5,692.61 

$243.08 

$5,935.69 

2020 

$6,031.93 

$243.67 

$6,275.60 

2019 

$8,613.68 

$352.56 

$8,966.24 

TOTAL (2019-2025) 

| $47,229.29 

6. Petitioner’s total documented investment in this property is as follows: 

» Tax sale purchase price (2012): $30,000 

* Building demolition — Walker Construction (2012/2013): $10,000 

« Property taxes paid (2013-2025, estimated): ~$101,000

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implying a true cash value of $253,460 bears no relationship to this economic 

reality. 

7. The property is located on Grand River Avenue in Farmington Hills, situated 

between a used-car dealership and an auto repair/transmission facility. These 

surrounding uses significantly depress the property’s marketability and value. 

8. Petitioner made multiple attempts to develop the property over the years 

following acquisition. Despite these efforts, development proved infeasible due to 

the constrained nature of the site, the surrounding commercial uses, and limited 

market demand along this section of the corridor. 

9. Petitioner has actively marketed the property for sale for approximately four (4) 

years. Despite continuous and active marketing efforts, the property has failed to 

sell. 

10. During the entire four-year marketing period, the only offer received was 

approximately $150,000, from a prospective buyer intending to use the property 

for light industrial purposes. This offer may require a rezoning process, adding 

cost and uncertainty for any potential buyer. 

11. The $150,000 offer represents the best and only evidence of what a willing 

buyer in the open market would pay for this property — the very definition of true 

cash value under Michigan law. 

12. The current SEV of $126,730 implies a true cash value of $253,460, which is 

69% higher than the only real offer this property has attracted in four years of 

active marketing. 

13. No improvements, development, or physical changes have been made to the 

property that would justify any increase in assessed value. 

14. The surrounding Grand River Avenue commercial corridor continues to 

experience increased vacancy, business closures, and limited new investment. 

15. Petitioner has served for the past ten years as a member of the Grand River 

Corridor Improvement Authority and has direct, personal knowledge of the 

corridor’s ongoing economic and market challenges. 

16. The property generates no income and has produced no revenue during 

Petitioner’s

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Individual 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

Jasdeep

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Mann

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

6630 Colby Lane

City or Town

Bloomfield Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48301

Telephone Number

3135805734

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

jasdeepmann2@gmail.com

 

 

Section 2: 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

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

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

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Equalization 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

29033 Grand River Avenue

Farmington Hills

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48336

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Farmington Hills (OAKLAND) 

County

Oakland

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) 

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 7: Assessment Information

Type of Tax Assessment(s):

Assessment Number(s):

Check all that is being appealed: 

Check what action prompted this appeal:

If “other,” please explain:

 

 

Section 8: Special Assessment Information

Type of Special Assessment:

Did you protest the special assessment at the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

If Yes, what was the date of the hearing held to confirm the special assessment roll?

If No, please explain:

 

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 $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/ Jasdeep Mann

Payment Information

Amount: 250

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052686922511

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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