Karen Jewell Petitioner V Township Of Orion Respondent

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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

Karen Jewell,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000415

Township Of Orion,

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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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

Karen Jewell,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000415

Township Of Orion,

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

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BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

LAKE ORION, MI 48360

2323 JOSLYN ROAD

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION

FROM

2026

05/29/2026

10:51 AM

407 (RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

JEWELL, KAREN

3077 OAKRIDGE CT

LAKE ORION, MI 48360-1732

T4N, R10E, SEC 29 OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM

PLAN NO 52 KEATINGTON NEW TOWN APT 62-A L 5798 P

864

3077 OAKRIDGE CT

O -09-29-226-250

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address

and legal description optional.):

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

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

O -09-29-226-250

The Board has completed their review of parcel number

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary

to compute your assessment and taxable value.

Board of Review Comments

NO CHANGE TO CURRENT VALUES

66,900

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE

2026

66,900

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

65,830

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE

2026

65,830

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG

2026

100.0000

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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Docket #: 26-000415

Party Filing Document

Party Filing Document: 

 Respondent

 Respondent

 

 

If 'other', Identify: 

File

Document Type: 

 

 

fuFile:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000415

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

Township Of Orion (OAKLAND)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

 

Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Mitchell

M.I. 

Last Name

Elrod

Firm Name (if any)

Township of Orion

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

2323 Joslyn

City or Town

Lake Orion

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48360

Telephone Number

2483910304

E-mail Address

assessing@oriontownship.org

 

 

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

 

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

PRELIMINARY REVIEW INDICATES A 2026 TRUE CASH VALUE OF $133,800. FURTHER ANALYSIS AND COMPARABLES WILL BE SUBMITTED

PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED HEARING.

 

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?

 

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

O-09-29-226-250

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

66900

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

65830

What do you believe is the fair market value?

133800

What do you believe is the taxable value?

65830

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ MITCHELL ELROD

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

Karen

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Jewell

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

3077 Oakridge Ct

City or Town

Lake Orion

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48360

Telephone Number

248-506-3699

Fax Number

___-___-____

E-mail Address

oceanight@yahoo.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]

3077 Oakridge Ct

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Lake Orion

Michigan

48360

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Orion (OAKLAND)

County 

Oakland

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

My TV and SEV are both overstated. My condo is NOT updated inside and would be LUCKY to get $120k on the market (minus all the remaining additional 

assessment not paid in full which is almost $2k). The sold prices on the two comparative market analyses I am attaching do NOT account for the remaining 

outstanding assessments that continue to be levied every year, and sometimes 2 extra assessments in one year. The condo complex values (Keatington New Town 

Condos) dropped 25k-$35 after a fall 2024 gas explosion that completely demolished 2 full condo buildings in the complex. Due to that (still not rebuilt, large 

unsightly fenced off area where the fire happened to bring to any new buyers attention what happened and scare most off from buying) and the exorbitant 

association fees (400 monthly) plus extra 170 monthly current additional assessment, buyers in the low 100k price bracket for home loan approvals cannot afford 

these anymore. The tax values prior to the explosion were fine (the remodeled units received higher prices and the dated units needing repairs and updated 

cosmetics received the mid to low end of the comps given. I have provided comp analyses for both pre and post explosion so you can see the values yourself. Post 

explosion value for my unit in its current state (dated) would sell for 115-120k, I know because my sister is a realtor in the area and sold one in there herself and 

helped me with this evidence. We explained this and showed the board members the evidence, it's undeniable. I am asking for a reduction to the actual 120k max 

price I could get for my unit if I listed it for sale, even though my sister said I'd more likely end up at $115k because the buyer will ask for repair concessions due to 

my old mechanicals and cosmetics. Please look at the attached. The board members knew this complex and led us to believe they understood and already knew how 

the sale values have dropped since the explosion, please look at the attached. I am not asking for a lot, I am asking for a small decrease which is an accurate amount. 

Thank you for your careful review and help.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026

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

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

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: O -09-29-226-250

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:

66900

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

65830

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

120000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

60000

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

60000

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

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STATE

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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

Karen Jewell,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000415

Township Of Orion,

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: May 14, 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

Karen Jewell,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000415

Township Of Orion,

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: May 14, 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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2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION 

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 

2323 JOSLYN ROAD 

LAKE ORION MI 48360 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: 

0 -09-29-226-250 

JEWELL, 

KAREN 

3077 OAKRIDGE CT 

AT oR beh 80-1732 

TAN, R10E, SEC 29 OAKLAND COUNTY CONDOMINIUM 

PLAN NO 52 KEATINGTON NEW TOWN APT 62-A L 5798 

P 864 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

407 (RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM 

\ 

attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the 

sary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

ard has completed their review of Parcel Number O -09-29-226-250 

PETITION NO. 

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‘The 

Board of Review Comments: 

NO CHANGE TO CURRENT VALUES 

| 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

66.900 

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2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

66,900 

(If 

the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occurred 

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

Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI. 48909 the final date for filing a valuation appeal is July 31 of the 

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

Real, Industrial Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property.

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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

Karen

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Jewell

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

3077 Oakridge Ct

City or Town

Lake Orion

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48360

Telephone Number

248-506-3699

Fax Number

___-___-____

E-mail Address

oceanight@yahoo.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]

3077 Oakridge Ct

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Lake Orion

Michigan

48360

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Orion (OAKLAND)

County 

Oakland

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

My TV and SEV are both overstated. My condo is NOT updated inside and would be LUCKY to get $120k on the market (minus all the remaining additional 

assessment not paid in full which is almost $2k). The sold prices on the two comparative market analyses I am attaching do NOT account for the remaining 

outstanding assessments that continue to be levied every year, and sometimes 2 extra assessments in one year. The condo complex values (Keatington New Town 

Condos) dropped 25k-$35 after a fall 2024 gas explosion that completely demolished 2 full condo buildings in the complex. Due to that (still not rebuilt, large 

unsightly fenced off area where the fire happened to bring to any new buyers attention what happened and scare most off from buying) and the exorbitant 

association fees (400 monthly) plus extra 170 monthly current additional assessment, buyers in the low 100k price bracket for home loan approvals cannot afford 

these anymore. The tax values prior to the explosion were fine (the remodeled units received higher prices and the dated units needing repairs and updated 

cosmetics received the mid to low end of the comps given. I have provided comp analyses for both pre and post explosion so you can see the values yourself. Post 

explosion value for my unit in its current state (dated) would sell for 115-120k, I know because my sister is a realtor in the area and sold one in there herself and 

helped me with this evidence. We explained this and showed the board members the evidence, it's undeniable. I am asking for a reduction to the actual 120k max 

price I could get for my unit if I listed it for sale, even though my sister said I'd more likely end up at $115k because the buyer will ask for repair concessions due to 

my old mechanicals and cosmetics. Please look at the attached. The board members knew this complex and led us to believe they understood and already knew how 

the sale values have dropped since the explosion, please look at the attached. I am not asking for a lot, I am asking for a small decrease which is an accurate amount. 

Thank you for your careful review and help.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026

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

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

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: O -09-29-226-250

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:

66900

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

65830

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

120000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

60000

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

60000

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

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