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Michigan
John P Burg Petitioner V City Of Petoskey Respondent
- Petitioner
- John P Burg
- Respondent
- City Of Petoskey
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002664-TT
- Status
- Default Petitioner
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Emmet
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Documentation | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/24/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Documentation | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/24/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/24/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/24/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/24/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/14/2026 | $200.00 | Download |
Documents
Appraisal of 414 West Lake Stree Unit 1 Petoskey Michigan.pdfRead complete document text →
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File No. APPRAISAL OF LOCATED AT: CLIENT: AS OF: BY: PC-26235 Burg Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants Northern Michigan Appraisal Company, Inc. Michigan Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Jason B. Vizina December 31, 2025 John & Debbie Burg Petoskey, MI 49770 414 W. Lake Street, Unit 1 Single Family Residence 3873 Sturgeon, Indian River, MI 49749, Phone: (231)238-4700
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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. PC-26235 Burg Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants Northern Michigan Appraisal Company, Inc. Michigan Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Jason B. Vizina Respectfully submitted, One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars $1,200,000 December 31, 2025 Petoskey, MI 49770 414 W. Lake Street, Unit 1 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Burg, PC-26235 John & Debbie Burg July 11, 2026 3873 Sturgeon, Indian River, MI 49749, Phone: (231)238-4700
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Individual Condominium Unit 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 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 Condominium Unit Housing Trends Condominium 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 Topography Size Density View Specific Zoning Classification Zoning Description Zoning Compliance Legal Legal Nonconforming 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 PROJECT SITE General Description General Description General Description General Description Project Info Data source(s) for project information Project Description Detached Row or Townhouse Garden Mid-Rise High-Rise Other(describe) # of Stories # of Elevators Year Built Effective Age Existing Proposed Under Construction Exterior Walls Roof Surface Total # Parking Ratio (spaces/units) Type Guest Parking # of Units # of Units Completed # of Units Rented Describe the condition of the project and quality of construction. Describe the common elements and recreational facilities. PROJECT INFORMATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION AMENITIES APPLIANCES CAR STORAGE INTERIOR materials Floor # # of Levels Heating Type Fuel Central AC Individual AC Other (describe) Floors Walls Trim/Finish Bath Wainscot Doors Fireplace(s) # Woodstove(s) # Deck/Patio Porch/Balcony Other Refrigerator Range/Oven Disp Microwave Dishwasher Washer/Dryer None Garage Covered Open # of Cars Assigned Owned Parking Space # Finished area above grade contains: Rooms Bedrooms Bath(s) Square Feet of Gross Living Area Above Grade Comments on the improvements: UNIT DESCRIPTION Page 1 of 4 This form Copyright © 2005-2016 ACI, a First American Company. All Rights Reserved. (gPAR™) General Purpose Appraisal Report 09/2016 GPAR1073_16 09232016 Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com PC-26235 Burg Summary Report Determination of Market Value as of 12/31/2025 for property tax assessment appeal and decision purposes. None specified. jpburg78@yahoo.com John & Debbie Burg X 9708 N/A Petoskey 12,062 2025 52-19-06-128-101 THE VIEW CONDO PLAN #284, UNIT 1. SECTION 6, T34N, R5W. Emmet Burg Family Trust 49770 MI Petoskey 414 W. Lake Street, Unit 1 There are no known offerings, options, or contracts as of the effective date of the appraisal. The previous sale of the subject property is indicative of the purchase of the property by the current owners. There have been no sales or transfers of the comparable sales within one year of the date of this report. County Records $1,275,000 12/08/2025 X See Attached Addendum. See Attached Addendum. 15 Vacant 5 5 5 70 20 35 1 500 2000 300 The subject property is bounded Lake Michigan to the North and West, Walloon Lake to the South, and Blanchard road to the East. X X X X X X There are no apparent adverse conditions. None X Asphalt X X X X X X Multiple Family Residential District RM-2 LTB/Good Typical for area. Typical for area Varying Topography The project contains little common elements other than common areas, such as green space and access drives. Subject's association consists of five attached units in one building. The subject is
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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: 26-002664 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Documentation Attachment File Name: Appraisal of 414 West Lake Stree Unit 1 Petoskey Michigan Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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Copy of Notice MTT Docket 26-002664 City of Petoskey Board of Review Decision 414 W Lake St Unit 1 March 20 2026.pdfRead complete document text →
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03/20/2026 1 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM Assessing Department City of Petoskey P.O. Box 25 Rogers City, Mi 49779 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): BURG FAMILY TRUST Sol TIO ETE RINE R1) 52-19-06-128-101 414 W LAKE ST #1 Bloomfield Hills MI 48304 THE VIEW CONDO PLAN #284, UNIT 1. SECTION 6, T34N, R5W. 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 52-19-06-128-101 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments LOWERED. INFORMATION SUBMITTED SUPPORTS REDUCTION [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 849,900 | [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 750,000 | (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 849,900 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 750,000 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 0.0000 Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative taxable value, further appeal may be made te the Michigan Tax Tribunal, by submitting a petition (available on their website at http://www.mi.gov/taxtrib) by May 31 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property by July 31 for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property. Property Classification appeals ONLY may be appealed to the State Tax Commission by submitting a petition by June 30th and visiting their webiste at http://www.mi.gov/statetaxcommission
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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: 26-002664 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Documentation Attachment File Name: Copy of Notice MTT Docket 26-002664 City of Petoskey Board of Review Decision 414 W Lake St Unit 1 March 20 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 John P Burg, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002664 City Of Petoskey, 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: September 24, 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. 26-002664 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 John P Burg, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002664 City Of Petoskey, 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.2 Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 24, 2026 2 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).
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MTT Docket No. 26-002664 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 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 John M.I. P Last Name Burg Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 891 Hidden Pine Rd City or Town Bloomfield Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48304-2410 Telephone Number 2039476035 E-mail Address jpburg78@yahoo.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 414 W Lake St #1 City or Town Petoskey County Emmet State Michigan ZIP Code 49770 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Petoskey (EMMET) 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 While the City of Petoskey Board of Review did reduce the Assessed Value and the Taxable Value for our property in March 2026, we believe the Assessed Value and the Taxable Value are still too high and do not reflect the Ture Cash and Market Value. We have a recent appraisal from Jason B. Vizina, Michigan Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, which substantiates our claim that the True Cash Value and Market Value is $1,200,000.00. We will provide that appraisal. 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: 1 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 52-19-06-128-101 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 750000.00 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 750000.00 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1200000.00 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 600000.00 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 600000.00 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature:
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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 /s/ John P Burg Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 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 John P Burg, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002664 City Of Petoskey, 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: September 24, 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 John P Burg, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002664 City Of Petoskey, 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: September 24, 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 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 John M.I. P Last Name Burg Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 891 Hidden Pine Rd City or Town Bloomfield Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48304-2410 Telephone Number 2039476035 E-mail Address jpburg78@yahoo.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 414 W Lake St #1 City or Town Petoskey County Emmet State Michigan ZIP Code 49770 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Petoskey (EMMET) 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 While the City of Petoskey Board of Review did reduce the Assessed Value and the Taxable Value for our property in March 2026, we believe the Assessed Value and the Taxable Value are still too high and do not reflect the Ture Cash and Market Value. We have a recent appraisal from Jason B. Vizina, Michigan Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, which substantiates our claim that the True Cash Value and Market Value is $1,200,000.00. We will provide that appraisal. 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: 1 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 52-19-06-128-101 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 750000.00 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 750000.00 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1200000.00 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 600000.00 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 600000.00 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature:
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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 /s/ John P Burg Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No
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