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Michigan

Jeff Brian Swartz Petitioner V Township Of Springfield Respondent

Petitioner
Jeff Brian Swartz
Respondent
Township Of Springfield

Case overview

Docket number
26-000906-TT
Status
Default Pet/Res
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Oakland
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
12Motion to Set Aside Default was received.Not recordedNot recorded10/06/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
11Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.Not recordedNot recorded10/06/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
10Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded10/06/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
9Order Holding Party in DefaultNot recordedNot recorded10/02/2026Not recordedDownload
8Order Holding Party in DefaultNot recordedNot recorded10/02/2026Not recordedDownload
7Order Setting Aside P DefaultNot recordedNot recorded10/02/2026Not recordedDownload
6Response to OrderNot recordedNot recorded08/07/2026Not recordedDownload
5Response to OrderNot recordedNot recorded08/07/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
4Order of Default of PetitionerNot recordedNot recorded07/29/2026Not recordedDownload
3Petition has been verifiedPET107/29/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
2Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded07/29/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/13/2026$0.00Download
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload

Documents

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

CRETCHENWHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Jeff Brian Swartz 

) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906 

Charter Township of Springfield 

Respondent(s) 

MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT 

1. 

A default was entered against me on 10-02-2026 

and, if applicable, the default 

was extended on 

2. 

Good cause exists to set aside the default because: 

Answer and supporting documents were filed 10/06/2026. 

3. 

| ask this Tribunal to set aside the default. 

Gregory Babb - Assessor 

[Print/type name of person signing] 

| certify that on this date 

| served a copy of this Motion, and any additional documentation, on the 

opposing party or their representative. 

10-06-2026 

rAd 

Date 

Nien here) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

- 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 

- 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 

- Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

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: 26-000906

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Motion to Set Aside Default

Attachment File Name: Motion to Set Aside Default - 26-000906

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

RE 

MER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Jeff Brian Swartz 

Petitioner(s) 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

¥ 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906 

Charter Township of Springfield 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Gregory Babb 

states that on 10/06/2026 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Answer w/ attachments 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

Jeff Brian Swartz 

12042 Rusty Ln 

Davisburg, MI 48350 

a of person-who-is-serving/mailing copy] 

GregQry Babb - Assessor 

[Printltype name of person serving/mailing copy] 

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 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DA

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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: 26-000906

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: 26-000906 POS Answer

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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

10/06/2026 02:30 PM

BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

DAVISBURG, MI 48350-2643

12000 DAVISBURG RD

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

“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.”

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

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

2026

0.0000

2026

58,780

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

58,780

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

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

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

2026

81,710

81,710

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

Board of Review Comments:

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

U -07-28-353-014

The Board has completed their review of parcel number

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.

402 (RESIDENTIAL-VACANT)

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS

DAVISBURG MI 48350-3833

12042 RUSTY LN

SWARTZ, RENEE

SWARTZ, JEFFREY

T4N, R8E, SEC 28 WEINE'S SUB LOTS 37 & 38 12-21-89 FR

013

RUSTY LN

U -07-28-353-014

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address

and legal description optional.):

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:

FROM

2026

Page 2

Printed on

10/06/2026

Parcel Number:

U -07-28-353-014

Jurisdiction:

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

County:

Grantor

Grantee

Sale

Price 

Sale

Date

Inst.

Type

Terms of Sale

Liber

& Page

Verified

By

Prcnt.

Trans.

SPRINGFIELD DEVELPMENT GR SWARTZ JEFFREY

275,000

04/14/2022

WD

19-MULTI PARCEL ARM'S LE 57734:233

PROPERTY TRANSFER

100

Property Address

RUSTY LN

Owner's Name/Address

SWARTZ, JEFFREY

SWARTZ, RENEE

12042 RUSTY LN

DAVISBURG, MI 48350-3833

Tax Description

T4N, R8E, SEC 28 WEINE'S SUB LOTS 37 & 38

12-21-89 FR 013

Comments/Influences

Class: RESIDENTIAL-VACAN Zoning: R2

Building Permit(s)

Date

Number

Status

School: CLARKSTON COMM SCH DIST

P.R.E. 0% 

ITOnly: 

2026 Est TCV 163,419

Improved

X Vacant

Public

Improvements

Dirt Road

X Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

X Electric

X Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

Topography of 

Site

X

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

Who When What

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 10201.10201 BIG LAKE - LAKE ACCESS

 * Factors * 2 LOTS

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

 FRONTAGE 1 110.00 358.00 1.0000 1.0000 0 100 00

10201 AC-LK AC 2023 00.900 Acres 181,577 100.000 163,419

110 Actual Front Feet, 0.90 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 163,419

Year

Land

Value 

Building

Value 

Assessed

Value 

Board of

Review 

Tribunal/

Other 

Taxable

Value 

2026

81,710

0

81,710

81,710M

58,780C

2025

68,090

0

68,090

57,240C

2024

61,340

0

61,340

55,520C

2023

52,880

0

52,880

52,880U

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Valuation Report

Assessment Roll:

SPRINGFIELD TWP 2026

10/06/2026

02:24 PM

U -07-28-353-014 2026 Est. T.C.V. SWARTZ, JEFFREY 

Property Class: 402 RUSTY LN 

Map #: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 10201.10201 BIG LAKE - LAKE

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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. 26-000906

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

Township Of Springfield (OAKLAND)

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

Gregory

M.I. 

P

Last Name

Babb

Firm Name (if any)

Assessment Administration Services

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

12000 Davisburg Rd

City or Town

Davisburk

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48350

Telephone Number

248-266-2733

E-mail Address

babbgreg@gmail.com

 

 

Subject Property Information:

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

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

Yes 

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

Yes

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

The subject properties' SEV does not exceed 50% of market value. An assessesment and appraisal shall be completed prior to the hearing date.

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

March

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

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

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

If yes, please cite the Board’s authority?

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

No

If yes, please explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

No

If yes, when was it issued?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE:

When was the Notice of Uncapping issued?

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

U-07-28-353-014

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

81710

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

58780

What do you believe is the fair market value?

163419

What do you believe is the taxable value?

0

 

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

U-07-29-451-017

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

46660

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

33730

What do you believe is the fair market value?

93311

What do you believe is the taxable value?

0

 

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

Respondent’s Signature:

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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

Jeff Brian Swartz,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an 

answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be 

found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 2, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000906

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PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Jeff Brian Swartz,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an 

answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be 

found on our website at

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MTT Docket No.

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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

Jeff Brian Swartz,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 269. 

Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required 

fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. 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

Entered: October 2, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000906

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PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Jeff Brian Swartz,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not pay the

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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

Jeff Brian Swartz, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

default on July 29, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing 

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

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

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

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 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

Jeff Brian Swartz, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

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

default on July 29, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing 

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

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

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

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 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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MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

2026

FROM

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT

12000 DAVISBURG RD

DAVISBURG, MI 48350-2643

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION:

U -07-28-353-014

RUSTY LN

SWARTZ, JEFFREY

SWARTZ, RENEE

12042 RUSTY LN

DAVISBURG MI 48350-3833

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS 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:

U -07-28-353-014

They have made the following determination based on the evidence submitted and market data:

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

2026

$81,710

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

$81,710

2026

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

2026

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

$58,780

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

$58,780

2026

2026

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG %

0.0000

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, further appeal may be

made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI. 48909 the final date for filing a valuation appeal

is July 31 of the current year for Residential Real. The final date for filing a valuation appeal is May 31 of the

current year for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal

Property.

Michigan Tax Tribunal

P.O. Box 30232

Lansing, MI 48909

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib

Email: taxtrib@michigan.gov

(517) 335-9760

T4N, R8E, SEC 28 WEINE'S SUB LOTS 37 & 38 12-21-89

FR 013

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MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

2026

FROM

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT

12000 DAVISBURG RD

DAVISBURG, MI 48350-2643

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION:

U -07-29-451-017

12060 SHAFFER RD

SWARTZ, JEFFREY

SWARTZ, RENEE

12042 RUSTY LN

DAVISBURG MI 48350-3833

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS 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:

U -07-29-451-017

They have made the following determination based on the evidence submitted and market data:

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

2026

$46,660

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

$46,660

2026

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

2026

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

$33,730

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

$33,730

2026

2026

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG %

0.0000

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, further appeal may be

made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI. 48909 the final date for filing a valuation appeal

is July 31 of the current year for Residential Real. The final date for filing a valuation appeal is May 31 of the

current year for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal

Property.

Michigan Tax Tribunal

P.O. Box 30232

Lansing, MI 48909

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib

Email: taxtrib@michigan.gov

(517) 335-9760

T4N, R8E, SEC 28 & 29 PART OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 28 &

PART OF SE 1/4 OF SEC 29 BEG AT PT DIST S 01-44-

05 E 2643 FT FROM E 1/4 COR, TH S 88-05-14 W 239.04

FT, TH N 01-57-10 W 118.33 FT, TH N 42-42-59 W 84.09

FT, TH N 01-57-10 W 138 FT, TH N 28-30-46 E 49.31 FT,

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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: 26-000906

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

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Amended Petition

Attachment File Name: 07 29 451 017 BOR 2026

Document Type: Amended Petition

Attachment File Name: 07 28 353 014 BOR 2026

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Jeff Brian Swartz,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 29, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Page 2 of 2

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

Jeff Brian Swartz,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

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

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MTT

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

618 (Rev. 12-25) 

i” 

. 

py 2 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary; however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal unless you first protest 

to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmental real. You may not appeal property classification to the State 

Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review. 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

Petitioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

Jeff Swartz 

Township or City 

County 

Year of Appeal 

Springfield 

Oakland 

2026 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified 

agricultural property exemption of the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address and legal description optional.) 

Rusty LN 

U-07-28-353-014 

Protested Item: 

Assessed Value 

[ll Tentative 

O Taxable Status 

Ol Classification 

J] Qualified Agricultural 

Taxable Value 

(exemption) 

Property Exemption 

1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

Complete this section for a protest of assessed value, including assessed value changes associated with exempt status and denied or late filed 

personal property forms. 

Assessed Value 

Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value (Market Value) 

$81,710 

$20,000 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. 

Reason: 

Value of Losses 

] Value of Additions 

] Poverty Exemption 

[J] Uncapping % 

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance 

with Section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll 

Classification should be (check one of the following): 

J Agricultural 

] Industrial 

J Timber Cutover 

J Utility (Personal Property Only) 

J Commercial 

J] Residential 

J Developmental 

4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural proper- 

ty, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON 

THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'’S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor (Enter 0 if exemption 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by owner (Enter 100 if full 

denied) 

exemption requested) 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or taxable status and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption 

The property is not buildable. The site has a swamp and has been declined by Oakland County Health Dept. for well 

& septic. Accessed

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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

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Jeff

M.I.

Brian

Last Name

Swartz

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

12042 Rusty LN

City or Town

Davisburg

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48350

Telephone Number

2485050820

E-mail Address

jeff@carbscontracting.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

2

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

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

Yes 

Property Address (No., Street)

Rusty LN

12042 Rusty LN

City or Town

Davisburg

County

Oakland

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48350

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Springfield (OAKLAND)

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

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

We met with Springfield Township Board of Review and no revisions occurred. We believe this in error due to the lot being unbuildable as determined by Oakland 

County Health Division due to not being able to get separation between the well and septic per attached. For reference, the Valuation Report shows sold for 

$275,000 on 4/14/2022. This is partially true as this parcel was part of a purchase we made with (2) other adjoining properties with the total sale for all (3) 

properties to be $275,000. Also, the valuation report shows Lake Access, this is partially true due to the easement down the street owned by Springfield 

Township. I take this as not exclusive lake access for this property due to the access being owned by the Township and Big Lake is a public access lake.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

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

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

U-07-28-353-014

Classification of Property: Personal (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

81710

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

58780

What do you believe is the fair market value?

20000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

10000

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

 

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

Parcel Number:

U-07-29-451-017

Classification of Property: Personal (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

46660

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

33730

What do you believe is the fair market value?

35000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention

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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

Jeff Brian Swartz,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

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: July 29, 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

Jeff Brian Swartz,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000906

Township Of Springfield,

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: July 29, 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,

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

618 (Rev. 12-25) 

i” 

. 

py 2 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary; however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal unless you first protest 

to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmental real. You may not appeal property classification to the State 

Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review. 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

Petitioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

Jeff Swartz 

Township or City 

County 

Year of Appeal 

Springfield 

Oakland 

2026 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified 

agricultural property exemption of the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address and legal description optional.) 

Rusty LN 

U-07-28-353-014 

Protested Item: 

Assessed Value 

[ll Tentative 

O Taxable Status 

Ol Classification 

J] Qualified Agricultural 

Taxable Value 

(exemption) 

Property Exemption 

1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

Complete this section for a protest of assessed value, including assessed value changes associated with exempt status and denied or late filed 

personal property forms. 

Assessed Value 

Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value (Market Value) 

$81,710 

$20,000 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. 

Reason: 

Value of Losses 

] Value of Additions 

] Poverty Exemption 

[J] Uncapping % 

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance 

with Section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll 

Classification should be (check one of the following): 

J Agricultural 

] Industrial 

J Timber Cutover 

J Utility (Personal Property Only) 

J Commercial 

J] Residential 

J Developmental 

4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural proper- 

ty, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON 

THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'’S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor (Enter 0 if exemption 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by owner (Enter 100 if full 

denied) 

exemption requested) 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or taxable status and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption 

The property is not buildable. The site has a swamp and has been declined by Oakland County Health Dept. for well 

& septic. Accessed

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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

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Jeff

M.I.

Brian

Last Name

Swartz

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

12042 Rusty LN

City or Town

Davisburg

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48350

Telephone Number

2485050820

E-mail Address

jeff@carbscontracting.com

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

2

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

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

Yes 

Property Address (No., Street)

Rusty LN

12042 Rusty LN

City or Town

Davisburg

County

Oakland

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48350

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Springfield (OAKLAND)

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

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

We met with Springfield Township Board of Review and no revisions occurred. We believe this in error due to the lot being unbuildable as determined by Oakland 

County Health Division due to not being able to get separation between the well and septic per attached. For reference, the Valuation Report shows sold for 

$275,000 on 4/14/2022. This is partially true as this parcel was part of a purchase we made with (2) other adjoining properties with the total sale for all (3) 

properties to be $275,000. Also, the valuation report shows Lake Access, this is partially true due to the easement down the street owned by Springfield 

Township. I take this as not exclusive lake access for this property due to the access being owned by the Township and Big Lake is a public access lake.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

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

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

U-07-28-353-014

Classification of Property: Personal (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

81710

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

58780

What do you believe is the fair market value?

20000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

10000

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

 

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

Parcel Number:

U-07-29-451-017

Classification of Property: Personal (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

46660

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

33730

What do you believe is the fair market value?

35000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention

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