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Michigan
John Taylor Childers Petitioner V City Of South Haven Respondent
- Petitioner
- John Taylor Childers
- Respondent
- City Of South Haven
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002763-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Van Buren
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/06/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Documentation | Not recorded | Not recorded | 07/23/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/23/2026 | $125.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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05/07/2026 11:51 AM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN MICHELE ARGUE 539 PHOENIX ST SOUTH HAVEN MI 49090 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): 80-53-544-005-01 753 SUPERIOR ST CHILDERS JOHN TAYLOR I1I DEEB-CHILDERS CAROL JANE BA480 1-17 685-722 1581-302 1626-585 1730-993 1743-873 *** 2360 WORTHING DR LOTS 4-5-6, ALSO A PORTION OF VACATED ALLEY NAPERVILLE IL 60565 ADJACENT THERETO. BLK 4 HARTMAN'S ADD. 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 80-53-544-005-0F ;, They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE Ed i 273,800 [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE ~ i hi 273,800 ] (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have ecured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE } a 273,800 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VAEUE 273,800 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXE} TION/QUALIFIED AG 0.0000 LT Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. “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.” http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html
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Michigan Department of Treasury 618 (Rev. 12-25) Petition to Board of Review L-4035 This form is issued under the authority of PA. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary; however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal unless you first protest 10 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) John Taylor Childers Township or City County Year of Appeal South Haven Van Buren 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.) 80-53-544-005-01 753 Superior St, South Haven, MI 43090 Protested Item: Assessed Value 0 Tentative O Taxable Status O Classification O Qualified Agricultural Taxable Value (exemption) Property Exemption [1 PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT _ EE 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) 273,800 230,000 2, PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE : Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. Reason: Ol Value of Losses 0 Value of Additions OJ Poverty Exemption OJ Uncapping % he 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 Classification of property on this year's assessment roll Classification should be (check one of the following): [J Agricuttural [[] industrial [] Timber Cutover [[] utiity (Personal Property Only) O Commercial O Residential 0 Developmental ROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPER! 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 ORACT 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 PROTES . ‘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 Late-2025 arms-length purchase was $460,000, establishing True Cash Value at $460,000. The City’s $547,600 valuation improperly inflates my value by blending my inland neighborhood with the premium beach market west of Broadway St. Recent inland sales average $336,000 for similar homes (bedrooms, baths, sqft). Please reduce Assessed Value to $230,000. See attached letter and map for more detailed analysis. Date Phone Number 2/28/2025 331-302-4647 Address 2360 Worthing Dr, Naperville, IL 60565
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618, Page 2 FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes Petition Number » y Parcel Code R0Xlb- AY p Fook ne Te Ta Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Re lew must state the reason for its action below. I Denied O Assessed Value Changed From [ J] 7. 3 0 9) 1] to L | Record of Vote — Board or three-member ittee of board Chairperson: Yes O No Member: wd Yes O No KBB sero: 0 Yes O No tials Initials Initials Reason for Board Action coer Assessed If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax
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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. Taylor Last Name Childers Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2360 Worthing Drive City or Town Naperville State Illinois ZIP Code 60565 Telephone Number (331) 302-4647 E-mail Address taylorchilders@gmail.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Sally M.I. A. Last Name Taylor Firm Name (if any) Passaro, Kahne, Taylor, Thompson & Pierangeli Law Offices, PLLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 685 W. Main Street City or Town Benton Harbor State Michigan ZIP Code 49022 Telephone Number (269) 983-0325 E-mail Address sally@passarokahne.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) 753 Superior Street
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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 City or Town South Haven County Van Buren State Michigan ZIP Code 49090 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of South Haven (VAN BUREN) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: On December 1, 2025, Petitioners purchased parcel 80-53-544-005-01 through a third party, long-arm transaction. The purchase price, representing fair market value of the property was $460,000. Accordingly, the taxable value and the assessed value should be one-half of the purchase price, 230,000, or less, as the purchase price also included a fully furnished house. Additional Petitioner: Carol Jane Deeb-Childers 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: 80-53-544-005-01 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one)
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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 Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 273800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 273800 What do you believe is the fair market value? 460000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 230000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 230000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Sally A. Taylor 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 Taylor Childers, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002763 City Of South Haven, 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: October 6, 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 Taylor Childers, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002763 City Of South Haven, 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: October 6, 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Woe L2H Petitioner's Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government: Individual First Name MI. Last Name John Taylor Childers Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2360 Worthing Drive City or Town State 2IP Code Naperville Illinois 60565 Telephone Number (331) 302-4647 E-mail Address taylorchilders@gmail.com Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name M.L Last Name Sally A. Taylor Firm Name (if any) Passaro, Kahne, Taylor, Thompson & Pierangeli Law Offices, PLLC Address (No, Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 685 W. Main Street City or Town State ZIP Code Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Telephone Number (269) 983-0325 E-mail Address sally@passarokahne.com
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py, 0 STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR City or Town County State ZIP Code South Haven Van Buren Michigan 49090 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of South Haven (VAN BUREN) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: On December 1, 2025, Petitioners purchased parcel 80-53-544-005-01 through a third party, long-arm transaction. The purchase price, representing fair market value of the property was $460,000. Accordingly, the taxable value and the assessed value should be one-half of the purchase price, 230,000, or less, as the purchase price also included a fully furnished house. Additional Petitioner: Carol Jane Deeb-Childers 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 273800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 273800 What do you believe is the fair market value? 460000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 230000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 230000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioners Signature: /s/ sally A. Taylor Attorney or Authorized Agent's Signature: sabre WN Desir (F505) 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.. $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.0 N/A More than $500,000. 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 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Docket Number: 26-002763 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Documentation Attachment File Name: MTT Petition (2026-07-23) re.Childers Fully Signed Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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05/07/2026 11:51 AM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN MICHELE ARGUE 539 PHOENIX ST SOUTH HAVEN MI 49090 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): 80-53-544-005-01 753 SUPERIOR ST CHILDERS JOHN TAYLOR I1I DEEB-CHILDERS CAROL JANE BA480 1-17 685-722 1581-302 1626-585 1730-993 1743-873 *** 2360 WORTHING DR LOTS 4-5-6, ALSO A PORTION OF VACATED ALLEY NAPERVILLE IL 60565 ADJACENT THERETO. BLK 4 HARTMAN'S ADD. 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 80-53-544-005-0F ;, They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE Ed i 273,800 [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE ~ i hi 273,800 ] (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have ecured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE } a 273,800 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VAEUE 273,800 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXE} TION/QUALIFIED AG 0.0000 LT Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. “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.” http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html
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Michigan Department of Treasury 618 (Rev. 12-25) Petition to Board of Review L-4035 This form is issued under the authority of PA. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary; however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal unless you first protest 10 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) John Taylor Childers Township or City County Year of Appeal South Haven Van Buren 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.) 80-53-544-005-01 753 Superior St, South Haven, MI 43090 Protested Item: Assessed Value 0 Tentative O Taxable Status O Classification O Qualified Agricultural Taxable Value (exemption) Property Exemption [1 PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT _ EE 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) 273,800 230,000 2, PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE : Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. Reason: Ol Value of Losses 0 Value of Additions OJ Poverty Exemption OJ Uncapping % he 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 Classification of property on this year's assessment roll Classification should be (check one of the following): [J Agricuttural [[] industrial [] Timber Cutover [[] utiity (Personal Property Only) O Commercial O Residential 0 Developmental ROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPER! 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 ORACT 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 PROTES . ‘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 Late-2025 arms-length purchase was $460,000, establishing True Cash Value at $460,000. The City’s $547,600 valuation improperly inflates my value by blending my inland neighborhood with the premium beach market west of Broadway St. Recent inland sales average $336,000 for similar homes (bedrooms, baths, sqft). Please reduce Assessed Value to $230,000. See attached letter and map for more detailed analysis. Date Phone Number 2/28/2025 331-302-4647 Address 2360 Worthing Dr, Naperville, IL 60565
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618, Page 2 FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes Petition Number » y Parcel Code R0Xlb- AY p Fook ne Te Ta Disposition by Board of Review. The Board of Re lew must state the reason for its action below. I Denied O Assessed Value Changed From [ J] 7. 3 0 9) 1] to L | Record of Vote — Board or three-member ittee of board Chairperson: Yes O No Member: wd Yes O No KBB sero: 0 Yes O No tials Initials Initials Reason for Board Action coer Assessed If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a petition with the Michigan Tax
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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. Taylor Last Name Childers Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2360 Worthing Drive City or Town Naperville State Illinois ZIP Code 60565 Telephone Number (331) 302-4647 E-mail Address taylorchilders@gmail.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Sally M.I. A. Last Name Taylor Firm Name (if any) Passaro, Kahne, Taylor, Thompson & Pierangeli Law Offices, PLLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 685 W. Main Street City or Town Benton Harbor State Michigan ZIP Code 49022 Telephone Number (269) 983-0325 E-mail Address sally@passarokahne.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) 753 Superior Street
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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 City or Town South Haven County Van Buren State Michigan ZIP Code 49090 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of South Haven (VAN BUREN) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: On December 1, 2025, Petitioners purchased parcel 80-53-544-005-01 through a third party, long-arm transaction. The purchase price, representing fair market value of the property was $460,000. Accordingly, the taxable value and the assessed value should be one-half of the purchase price, 230,000, or less, as the purchase price also included a fully furnished house. Additional Petitioner: Carol Jane Deeb-Childers 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: 80-53-544-005-01 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one)
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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 Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 273800 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 273800 What do you believe is the fair market value? 460000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 230000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 230000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Sally A. Taylor 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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