Joshua Van Drese Petitioner V Township Of Grand Blanc Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunat 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 

First Name 

ML 

Last Name/Company Name 

JOSHUA 

T 

VAN DRESE 

Mailing Address {Na., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route} 

7380 VASSAR RD 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

GRAND BLANC 

MI 

148439 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

810-835-2487 

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

JOSHUA .VANDRESE@NOAA.GOV 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

] 

First Name 

ME 

Last Name 

N/A 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

[] No* 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a'multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels,

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

: 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (cheok ait that apply) 

[4 True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[1 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

3 Uncapping of Taxable Value 

J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[1 Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a 

[0 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

| am appealing the assessed value of my property located at 7380 Vassar Rd, Grand Blanc. The current assessed value of $365,000 

exceeds the property's True Cash Value as of December 31 of the prior year. 

The property was purchased in 2025 for less than $700,000, despite being originally listed at $750,000. The final sale price reflects the 

true market value after accounting for known deficiencies. Additionally, we received concessions/price adjustments due to drainage 

problems and exterior issues that required correction, further demonstrating that the market value was lower than the listing price. 

Based on this recent arm's-length transaction, the implied true cash value supports a lower assessed value than currently assigned. 

| 

believe a more accurate market value is approximately $660,000, which would result in an assessed value of $330,000. 

Furthermore, the property has several condition issues that negatively impact its value, including: 

*Roof replacement needed (estimated cost: $15,000~$25,000) 

*Driveway replacement needed (estimated cost: $8,000-$15,000) 

*Finished basement lacks a heat source, limiting usability and value (estimated cost to correct; $3,000-$8,000) 

*Prior drainage and exterior issues requiring correction {estimated cost; $1 0,000-$20,000) 

These issues represent a combined estimated cost impact of approximately $36,000-$68,000, which continues to affect the property's 

market value. 

For these reasons, 

| respectfully request that the assessed value be reduced to $330,000 fo reflect the property's true cash value. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2026 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? | Yes 

| | No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [y] March 

[] July 

[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

Not required to attend 

[H] Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[| Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

12-13-400-015 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

~~ Utility 

(check one) 

Current Assessed Value {also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

365,000.00 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

365,000.00 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

660,000.00 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

330,000.00 

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

Parcel Identification Number: 

12-13-400-015 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

I~ 

Agricuftural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check one) 

What do you believe is the property's classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

7] 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

if improved property, how is the property currently being used? 

Owner-occupied single-family residential dwelling. 

Ifimproved property, for what use was the property designed? 

Designed

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3/11/14 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR 

Petition # 

2026-033 

5371 S. Saginaw St. 

Grand Blanc, Mi 48507- 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. 

Property address and legal description optional.): 

12-13-400-015 

7380 S VASSAR RD 

VANDRESE, JOSHUA & CHRISTA 

APARCEL OF LAND BEG S 0 DEG 01 MIN 18 SEC W 

7380 VASSAR RD 

1163.57 FT FROM E 1/4 COR OF SEC TH CONT § 0 

DEG 01 MIN 18 SEC W 165 FT TH S 87 DEG 22 MIN 39 

GRAND BLANC, MI 48439-7406 

SEC W 483.12 FT TH N 0 DEG 01 MIN 18 SEC E 165 FT 

TH N 87 DEG 22 MIN 39 SEC E 483.12 FT TO PL OF 

BEG SEC 13 T6N R7E 1.83 A (S-00) FR 12-13-400-010 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON 

NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

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: 

12-13-400-015 

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

ADJUSTMENT MADE BASED ON SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. 

2026 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

393,200 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

365,000 

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

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

393,200 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

365,000 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

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

may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909 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.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

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

Joshua

M.I.

Last Name

Van Drese

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

7380 Vassar Road

City or Town

Grand BLanc

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48439

Telephone Number

8108352487

E-mail Address

christa.vandrese@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

No 

Property Address (No., Street)

7380 Vassar Road

City or Town

Grand Blanc

County

Genesee

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48439

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Grand Blanc (GENESEE)

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

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

2 of 3

I am appealing the assessed value of my property located at 7380 Vassar Rd, Grand Blanc. The current assessed value of $365,000 exceeds the property's True 

Cash Value as of December 31 of the prior year.

The property was purchased in 2025 for less than $700,000 despite being originally listed at $750,000. The final sales price more reflects the true market value 

after accounting for known deficiencies. Additionally, we received concessions/price adjustments due to drainage problems and exterior issues that required 

correction, further demonstrating that the market value was lower than the listing price.

Based on this recent arm's length transaction, the implied true cash value supports a lower assessed value than currently assigned. I believe a more accurate 

market value is approximately $660,000, which would result in an assessed value of $330,000.

Furthermore, the property has several condition issues that negatively impact its value, including:

*Roof replacement needed (estimated cost: $20,000-$30,000)

*Driveway replacement needed (estimated cost: $10,000-$15,000)

*Finished basement lacks a heat source, limiting usability and value (estimated cost to correct: $5,000-$8,000)

*Prior drainage and exterior issues requiring correction ($10,000-$20,000)

These issues represent a combined estimated cost impact of approximately $45,000-$73,000, which continues to affect the property's market value.

For these reasons, I respectfully request that the assessed value be reduced to $330,000 to reflect the property's true cash value.

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:

12-13-400-015

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

365000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

365000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

660000

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

3 of 3

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

330000

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

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Joshua Van Drese

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?

Yes

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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

Joshua Van Drese,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000735

Township Of Grand Blanc,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 9, 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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Joshua Van Drese

7380 Vassar Road

Grand BLanc , MI 48439

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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

Joshua Van Drese,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000735

Township Of Grand Blanc,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: July 9, 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 |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunat 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 

First Name 

ML 

Last Name/Company Name 

JOSHUA 

T 

VAN DRESE 

Mailing Address {Na., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route} 

7380 VASSAR RD 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

GRAND BLANC 

MI 

148439 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

810-835-2487 

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

JOSHUA .VANDRESE@NOAA.GOV 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

] 

First Name 

ME 

Last Name 

N/A 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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

parcelsareyou | [] vest 

[] No* 

appealing? 

*If yes, use a'multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels,

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

: 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (cheok ait that apply) 

[4 True Cash and Taxable Value 

[1 Poverty Exemption 

[1 Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

[1 Disabled Veterans Exemption 

3 Uncapping of Taxable Value 

J Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[1 Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a 

[0 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption) 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

| am appealing the assessed value of my property located at 7380 Vassar Rd, Grand Blanc. The current assessed value of $365,000 

exceeds the property's True Cash Value as of December 31 of the prior year. 

The property was purchased in 2025 for less than $700,000, despite being originally listed at $750,000. The final sale price reflects the 

true market value after accounting for known deficiencies. Additionally, we received concessions/price adjustments due to drainage 

problems and exterior issues that required correction, further demonstrating that the market value was lower than the listing price. 

Based on this recent arm's-length transaction, the implied true cash value supports a lower assessed value than currently assigned. 

| 

believe a more accurate market value is approximately $660,000, which would result in an assessed value of $330,000. 

Furthermore, the property has several condition issues that negatively impact its value, including: 

*Roof replacement needed (estimated cost: $15,000~$25,000) 

*Driveway replacement needed (estimated cost: $8,000-$15,000) 

*Finished basement lacks a heat source, limiting usability and value (estimated cost to correct; $3,000-$8,000) 

*Prior drainage and exterior issues requiring correction {estimated cost; $1 0,000-$20,000) 

These issues represent a combined estimated cost impact of approximately $36,000-$68,000, which continues to affect the property's 

market value. 

For these reasons, 

| respectfully request that the assessed value be reduced to $330,000 fo reflect the property's true cash value. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

2026 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? | Yes 

| | No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: [y] March 

[] July 

[] December 

If No, check the applicable reason(s): 

Not required to attend 

[H] Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner 

[| Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) 

Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

12-13-400-015 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

~~ Utility 

(check one) 

Current Assessed Value {also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

365,000.00 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

365,000.00 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 

660,000.00 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

330,000.00 

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal* 

Parcel Identification Number: 

12-13-400-015 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

I~ 

Agricuftural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

{check one) 

What do you believe is the property's classification? 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

7] 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

if improved property, how is the property currently being used? 

Owner-occupied single-family residential dwelling. 

Ifimproved property, for what use was the property designed? 

Designed

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3/11/14 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR 

Petition # 

2026-033 

5371 S. Saginaw St. 

Grand Blanc, Mi 48507- 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. 

Property address and legal description optional.): 

12-13-400-015 

7380 S VASSAR RD 

VANDRESE, JOSHUA & CHRISTA 

APARCEL OF LAND BEG S 0 DEG 01 MIN 18 SEC W 

7380 VASSAR RD 

1163.57 FT FROM E 1/4 COR OF SEC TH CONT § 0 

DEG 01 MIN 18 SEC W 165 FT TH S 87 DEG 22 MIN 39 

GRAND BLANC, MI 48439-7406 

SEC W 483.12 FT TH N 0 DEG 01 MIN 18 SEC E 165 FT 

TH N 87 DEG 22 MIN 39 SEC E 483.12 FT TO PL OF 

BEG SEC 13 T6N R7E 1.83 A (S-00) FR 12-13-400-010 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON 

NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

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: 

12-13-400-015 

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

ADJUSTMENT MADE BASED ON SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. 

2026 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

393,200 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

365,000 

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

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

393,200 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

365,000 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

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

may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909 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.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

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

Joshua

M.I.

Last Name

Van Drese

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

7380 Vassar Road

City or Town

Grand BLanc

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48439

Telephone Number

8108352487

E-mail Address

christa.vandrese@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

No 

Property Address (No., Street)

7380 Vassar Road

City or Town

Grand Blanc

County

Genesee

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48439

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Grand Blanc (GENESEE)

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

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

2 of 3

I am appealing the assessed value of my property located at 7380 Vassar Rd, Grand Blanc. The current assessed value of $365,000 exceeds the property's True 

Cash Value as of December 31 of the prior year.

The property was purchased in 2025 for less than $700,000 despite being originally listed at $750,000. The final sales price more reflects the true market value 

after accounting for known deficiencies. Additionally, we received concessions/price adjustments due to drainage problems and exterior issues that required 

correction, further demonstrating that the market value was lower than the listing price.

Based on this recent arm's length transaction, the implied true cash value supports a lower assessed value than currently assigned. I believe a more accurate 

market value is approximately $660,000, which would result in an assessed value of $330,000.

Furthermore, the property has several condition issues that negatively impact its value, including:

*Roof replacement needed (estimated cost: $20,000-$30,000)

*Driveway replacement needed (estimated cost: $10,000-$15,000)

*Finished basement lacks a heat source, limiting usability and value (estimated cost to correct: $5,000-$8,000)

*Prior drainage and exterior issues requiring correction ($10,000-$20,000)

These issues represent a combined estimated cost impact of approximately $45,000-$73,000, which continues to affect the property's market value.

For these reasons, I respectfully request that the assessed value be reduced to $330,000 to reflect the property's true cash value.

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:

12-13-400-015

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

365000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

365000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

660000

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

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

330000

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

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Joshua Van Drese

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?

Yes

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