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Michigan
Jennifer Ann LaPointe Petitioner V City Of Lansing Respondent
- Petitioner
- Jennifer Ann LaPointe
- Respondent
- City Of Lansing
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000614-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Ingham
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 06/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Petition has been verified | Not recorded | 1 | 06/03/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/03/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Evidence was received. | PET | Not recorded | 04/17/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Attachments to the Petition were filed | PET | Not recorded | 04/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 04/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
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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 Jennifer Ann LaPointe, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000614 City Of Lansing, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal settlement conference process.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000614 Page 2 of 2 MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Jennifer Ann LaPointe, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000614 City Of Lansing, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important information. EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail. Alternate Dispute Resolution Options INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an appeal of a principal residence exemption that
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Printed on 06/09/2026 Parcel Number: 33-01-05-06-351-031 Jurisdiction: CITY OF LANSING County: Ingham Grantor Grantee Sale Price Sale Date Inst. Type Terms of Sale Liber & Page Verified By Prcnt. Trans. POMAVILLE PATRICK W & KAT LAPOINTE JENNIFER 146,000 03/11/2025 WD 03-ARM'S LENGTH 2025-006393 MLS 100 POMAVILLE WILLIAM J & MAR POMAVILLE PATRICK W & KAT 110,500 03/10/2025 WD 16-LC PAYOFF 2025-006392 DEED POMAVILLE WILLIAM J & MAR POMAVILLE PATRICK W & KAT 110,500 09/30/2021 MLC 09-FAMILY/RELATED ENTITY 2021 043570 DEED POMAVILLE WILLIAM J & MAR MORSE CHARLES J 65,900 01/01/1998 PTA 03-ARM'S LENGTH DEED Property Address 5900 MONTICELLO DR Owner's Name/Address LAPOINTE JENNIFER 5900 MONTICELLO DR LANSING, MI 48911 Tax Description LOT 3 COACHLIGHT MANOR EAST Comments/Influences 2/23/09 BASED ON APPRAISAL AND MARKET INFORMATION AND SALES SEARCH & ANALYSIS .SER Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO Zoning: R-1 Building Permit(s) Date Number Status School: LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST Electrical Permit 04/19/2026 PE26-0493 NEW PERMIT P.R.E. 100% 03/11/2025 Air Conditioning 04/17/2026 PM26-0831 NEW PERMIT MAP #: P -0475 -0005 Plumbing Permit 11/08/2022 PP22-1424 BLANK 2027 Est TCV 165,277 TCV/TFA: 172.16 Electrical Permit 01/14/2022 PE22-0038 BLANK X Improved Vacant Public Improvements Dirt Road Gravel Road X Paved Road X Storm Sewer X Sidewalk X Water X Sewer X Electric X Gas X Curb X 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 71D.71D * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value FF 6.67 131.27 1.0000 0.9355 300 100 1,872 FF 62.59 126.25 1.0000 0.9174 300 100 17,226 FF 7.99 121.23 1.0000 0.8990 300 100 2,155 85 Actual Front Feet, 0.21 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 21,253 Year Land Value Building Value Assessed Value Board of Review Tribunal/ Other Taxable Value 2027 10,600 72,000 82,600 82,600S 2026 10,600 73,200 83,800 83,800M 83,800U 2025 8,900 64,900 73,800 29,390C 2024 8,900 46,000 54,900 28,507C
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Parcel Number: 33-01-05-06-351-031 Printed on 06/09/2026 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** parcel Number: 33-01-05-06-351-031 Printed on 06/09/2026 Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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Residential Building 1 of 1 Parcel Number: 33-01-05-06-351-031 Printed on 06/09/2026 (11) Heating/Cooling X Gas Oil Elec. Wood Coal Steam Forced Air w/o Ducts X Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling Central Air Wood Furnace (12) Electric 0 Amps Service No./Qual. of Fixtures Ex. X Ord. Min No. of Elec. Outlets X Many Ave. Few (13) Plumbing Average Fixture(s) 1 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softner, Auto Softner, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan (14) Water/Sewer Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal. Septic 2000 Gal. Septic Lump Sum Items: Building Type X Single Family Mobile Home Town Home Duplex A-Frame X Wood Frame Building Style: 1 STY Yr Built Remodeled 1996 0 Condition: Good Room List Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor Bedrooms (1) Exterior X Wood/Shingle Aluminum/Vinyl Brick X Insulation (2) Windows Many Large X Ave. X Ave. Few Small Wood Sash Metal Sash Vinyl Sash Double Hung Horiz. Slide Casement Double Glass Patio Doors Storms & Screens (3) Roof X Gable Gambrel Hip Mansard Flat Shed X Ashphalt Shingle Chimney: Brick (3) Roof (cont.) Eavestrough Insulation 0 Front Overhang 0 Other Overhang (4) Interior Drywall Plaster Paneled Wood T&G Trim & Decoration Ex X Ord Min Size of Closets Lg X Ord Small Doors Solid X H.C. (5) Floors Kitchen: Other: Other: (6) Ceilings (7) Excavation Basement: 960 S.F. Crawl: 0 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (8) Basement Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor (9) Basement Finish Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF 0 Walkout Doors (A) (10) Floor Support Joists: Unsupported Len: Cnts.Sup: (15) Built-ins Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher 1 Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub 1 Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System (15) Fireplaces Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Ga (16) Porches/Decks Area Type 24 WPP 64 Treated Wood (17) Garage Year Built: Car Capracity: Class: Exterior: Brick Ven.: Stone Ven.: Common Wall: Foundation: Finished ?: Auto. Doors: Mech. Doors: Area: % Good: Storage Area: No Conc. Floor: Bsmnt Garage: Carport Area: Roof: Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family 1 STY Cls C -5 Blt 1996 (11) Heating System: Forced Air w/ Ducts Ground Area = 960 SF Floor Area = 960 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=64/100/100/100/64 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Siding Basement 960 Total: 149,667 95,781 Other Additions/Adjustments Deck Treated Wood 64 1,991 1,274 Built-Ins Garbage Disposal 1 262 168 Unvented Hood 1 329 211 Porches WPP 24 1,272 814 Totals: 153,521 98,248 Notes: ECF (71D) 1.510 => TCV: 144,024 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Class: C -5 Effec. Age: 36 Floor Area: 960 Total Base New: 153,521 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 98,248 X 1.510 Estimated T.C.V.: 144,024
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Parcel Number: 33-01-05-06-351-031 Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on 06/09/2026 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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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. 26-000614 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: City Of Lansing (INGHAM) 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 Barbara M.I. J Last Name Battle Firm Name (if any) City of Lansing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 124 W. Michigan Ave. City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48933 Telephone Number 5174837624 E-mail Address Barb.Battle@lansingmi.gov 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. N/A 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: Will submit valuation disclosure 21 days prior to 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: 33010506351031 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 83800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 83800 What do you believe is the fair market value? 167600 What do you believe is the taxable value? 83800 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Barbara Battle Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Jennifer M.I. Ann Last Name/Company Name LaPointe Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5900 Monticello City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48911 Telephone Number 810-880-9848 Fax Number E-mail Address jenteacher55@icloud.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 5900 Monticello Dr
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Lansing Michigan 48911 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Lansing (INGHAM) County Ingham Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I bought my home and it was assessed at a value of 147000. Two seprate appraisals agree that its value then and now is still $147,000. The City is saying my property is worth close to 170k. Not true. I have not completed improvements to my property; Ive only lived there one year. In fact, my most recent appraiser that I hired in April 2026 said the community i live in has LOST value. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2026 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: If No, check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 33-01-05-06-351-031 Classification of Property: Real Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 83800 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 83800 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 147000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 73500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 73500 Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ jennifer lapointe
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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 Jennifer Ann LaPointe, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000614 City Of Lansing, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: June 3, 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 Jennifer Ann LaPointe, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000614 City Of Lansing, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: June 3, 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 Jennifer Ann LaPointe, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000614 City Of Lansing, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: June 3, 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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File No. File Number: In accordance with your request, I have appraised the real property at: The purpose of this appraisal is to develop an opinion of the defined value of the subject property, as improved. The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site and improvements. In my opinion, the defined value of the property as of is: The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions, final opinion of value, descriptive photographs, assignment conditions and appropriate certifications. 26-G074 Goff Appraisal Service, LLC Goff Appraisal Service LLC Certified Residential Appraiser Dennis R Goff Sincerely, One Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Dollars $147,000 December 31, 2025 Lansing, MI 48911 5900 Monticello Dear Ms Lapointe, 26-G074 Lansing, MI, 48911 5900 Monticello Dr Jennifer Lapointe 04/11/2026
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File No. APPRAISAL OF LOCATED AT: CLIENT: AS OF: BY: 26-G074 Goff Appraisal Service, LLC Certified Residential Appraiser Dennis R Goff December 31, 2025 Lansing, MI, 48911 5900 Monticello Dr Jennifer Lapointe Lansing, MI 48911 5900 Monticello
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Residential Appraisal Report File No. The purpose of this appraisal report is to provide the client with a credible opinion of the defined value of the subject property, given the intended use of the appraisal. Client Name/Intended User E-mail Client Address City State Zip Additional Intended User(s) Intended Use PURPOSE Property Address City State Zip Owner of Public Record County Legal Description Assessor's Parcel # Tax Year R.E. Taxes $ Neighborhood Name Map Reference Census Tract Property Rights Appraised Fee Simple Leasehold Other (describe) SUBJECT My research did did not reveal any prior sales or transfers of the subject property for the three years prior to the effective date of this appraisal. Prior Sale/Transfer: Date Price Source(s) Analysis of prior sale or transfer history of the subject property (and comparable sales, if applicable) Offerings, options and contracts as of the effective date of the appraisal SALES HISTORY Neighborhood Characteristics One-Unit Housing Trends One-Unit Housing Present Land Use % Location Urban Suburban Rural Property Values Increasing Stable Declining PRICE AGE One-Unit % Built-Up Over 75% 25-75% Under 25% Demand/Supply Shortage In Balance Over Supply $(000) (yrs) 2-4 Unit % Growth Rapid Stable Slow Marketing Time Under 3 mths 3-6 mths Over 6 mths Low Multi-Family % Neighborhood Boundaries High Commercial % Pred. Other % Neighborhood Description Market Conditions (including support for the above conclusions) NEIGHBORHOOD Dimensions Area Shape View Specific Zoning Classification Zoning Description Zoning Compliance Legal Legal Nonconforming (Grandfathered Use) No Zoning Illegal (describe) Is the highest and best use of the subject property as improved (or as proposed per plans and specifications) the present use? Yes No If No, describe. Utilities Public Other (describe) Public Other (describe) Off-site Improvements—Type Public Private Electricity Water Street Gas Sanitary Sewer Alley Site Comments SITE GENERAL DESCRIPTION FOUNDATION EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION materials INTERIOR materials Units One One w/Acc. unit Concrete Slab Crawl Space Foundation Walls Floors # of Stories Full Basement Partial Basement Exterior Walls Walls Type Det. Att. S-Det./End Unit Basement Area sq. ft. Roof Surface Trim/Finish Existing Proposed Under Const. Basement Finish % Gutters & Downspouts Bath Floor Design (Style) Outside Entry/Exit Sump Pump Window Type Bath Wainscot Year Built Storm Sash/Insulated Car Storage None Effective Age (Yrs) Screens Driveway # of Cars Attic None Heating FWA HW Radiant Amenities WoodStove(s) # Driveway Surface Drop Stair Stairs Other Fuel Fireplace(s) # Fence Garage # of Cars Floor Scuttle Cooling Central Air Conditioning Patio/Deck Porch Carport # of Cars Finished Heated Individual Other Pool Other Att. Det. Built-in Appliances Refrigerator Range/Oven Dishwasher Disposal Microwave Washer/Dryer Other (describe) Finished area above grade contains: Rooms Bedrooms Bath(s) Square Feet of Gross Living Area Above Grade Additional Features Comments on the Improvements IMPROVEMENTS Page 1 of 4 This form Copyright © 2005-2016 ACI, a First American Company. All Rights Reserved. (gPAR™) General Purpose Appraisal Report 3/2017 GPARSUMWOCI_17 04252017 Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com 26-G074 +Goff Appraisal Service, LLC The intended use of this appraisal is to estimate Market Value of the subject property for State Equalized Value appeal. The scope of this assignment is specific to the identified intended use. Lansing City Assessor ; No others 48911 MI Lansing 5900 Monticello Dr jenteacher55@icloud.com Jennifer Lapointe X 0051.00 Google Maps Coachlight 2,184.00 2025 33-01-05-06-351-031 See Addendum Ingham Jennifer Lapointe 48911 MI Lansing 5900 Monticello None known to the appraiser; no listings in GLAR MLS effective 4/08/2026. Subject prior transfer was an arms length sale ; the property was on the market for 75 days. Tax Records $146,000 03/11/2025 X See Attached Addendum See Attached Addendum 25 Misc 6 2 2 65 50 100 10 151 240 60 Jolly Rd to the North; Pleasant Grove Rd to the East; Miller Rd to the South; Williams Rd to the West X X X X X X No survey was available for review by the appraiser. No apparent easements other than typical utility services and no readily observable encroachments. None X Asphalt X X X X See Attached Addendum X X Residential R-1 N;Res;Park Irregular 9278 sf 72.6x131.3x50.6x121.2 C3; furnace new in 2022; new sliding door 2025. 100Amp Service panel; high efficiency furnace 2022; vinyl windows. 960 1.0 3 5 X X X X X 0 0 Concrete 1 X Fbgls/Avg Vin/Avg Wood/Avg DW/Avg Cpt,Vin/Avg None None Open X Deck X None 0 0 Vinyl/Avg Vinyl/Avg Vinyl/Avg Metal/Avg AsphSh/Avg Vinyl Siding/Avg Pour Conc/Avg None X Gas X X 0 960 X X 25 1996 Ranch X X 1 X
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Residential Appraisal Report File No. FEATURE SUBJECT Address Proximity to
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03/30/2026
2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION “~~
FROM
CITY OF LANSING
ASSESSOR 3RD FLOOR CITY HALL
;
124 W MICHIGAN AVE
LANSING, MI 48933-2500
NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address
and legal description optional.):
33-01-05-06-351-031
5900 MONTICELLO DR
LAPOINTE JENNIFER
5900 MONTICELLO DR
LANSING, MI 48911
LOT 3 COACHLIGHT MANOR EAST
THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED
401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)
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 33-01-05-06-351-031
They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied.
Board of Review Comments:
RECOMMEND NO CHANGE, VALUE IS IN LINE WITH CURRENT MARKET.
[2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE
83,800
JNU
[2026
"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE
83,800
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(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured)
2026
ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE
83,800
2026
"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE
83,800
2mm
2026
PRE /QUALIFIED AG /MBT %
_ 100.0000
)
Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions.
To appeal a decision of the Board of Review, you must appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
**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 azs available on. this website.--https://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib
http://www.michigan. gov/taxtrib{_ Phone 517-335-9760
mail
taxtrib@michigan.gov
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax disputes. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Jennifer M.I. Ann Last Name/Company Name LaPointe Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 5900 Monticello City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48911 Telephone Number 810-880-9848 Fax Number E-mail Address jenteacher55@icloud.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 3: Subject Property Information How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 5900 Monticello Dr
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Lansing Michigan 48911 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Lansing (INGHAM) County Ingham Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I bought my home and it was assessed at a value of 147000. Two seprate appraisals agree that its value then and now is still $147,000. The City is saying my property is worth close to 170k. Not true. I have not completed improvements to my property; Ive only lived there one year. In fact, my most recent appraiser that I hired in April 2026 said the community i live in has LOST value. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2026 Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: If No, check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: March July December If No, explain why: Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 33-01-05-06-351-031 Classification of Property: Real Residential
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 83800 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 83800 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 147000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 73500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 73500 Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* Parcel Identification Number: Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: What do you believe is the property’s classification? If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption? No If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000. If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000.00 $300.00 If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ jennifer lapointe
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