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Michigan
Lisa Ann Bennett Petitioner V Township Of Selma Respondent
- Petitioner
- Lisa Ann Bennett
- Respondent
- Township Of Selma
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002454-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wexford
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/17/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/17/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/25/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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Lisa Bennett - 2026 Board of Review Decision.pdfRead complete document text →
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03/19/2026 10:32 AM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM SELMA TWP WEXFORD CO LINDA MONROE 4101 S 35 ROAD CADILLAC, MI 49601 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL; BENNETT, GORDON IV & LISA BENNETT TRUST 3550 DONNA LN CADILLAC MI 49601 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): 2210-22-3402 3550 DONNA LN COM AT S 1/4 COR OF SEC: W 1342.77 FT: N 690 FT TO POB: N 630.73 FT. E 523.86 FT: $ 590.91 FT TO C/L EASMT; S 40.03 FT W 522.05 FT TO POB. SUB TO & TOG W/EASMT .AKA PAR 77.59 AM/L SEL SEC 22 T22N R10W -CAPS- [[ASSESSED W/ 22-3401'03 THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) Thask you for arnend to compute your assessment and taxable value. The Board has completed their review of parcel number 2210-22-3402 s years March Board of Reviews. The Board hus 1eviewed the infonmation you supplied and the data necessary They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments PROPERTY WAS ADJUSTED, APPROVED [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 459,100 | [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 387,400 ] (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 459,100 [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE ’ 387.400 1] 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 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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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 lisa M.I. ann Last Name bennett Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 3550 donna lane City or Town cadillac State Michigan ZIP Code 49601 Telephone Number 5172306104 E-mail Address glbennett4@icloud.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) 3550 donna lane City or Town cadillac County Wexford State Michigan ZIP Code 49601 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Selma (WEXFORD) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation) 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 Home purchased 11/2025 for $728,453. Property was a bidding war situation. Previous sold in 2019 for $450,000. This tax assessment would more than double the 2025 taxes paid. This home and surrounding neighbors tax evaluations all reduced by approximately $7,000 in 2024-25. Original tax assessed value for 2026 was $459,100 - roughly over-valuing home at $918,200. This amount was reduced (due to the Board of Review) to $387,400 which is still higher than the purchase price and the appraisal of $770,000 (please note that the comparable size of properties apprasied varied greatly from our 7.5 acres. Three comparable properties had 20,44 & 95 acre parcels. We feel that the appraisal value was high.) We have had substantial expenses to safely live in the home: raining in the basement due to leaks in the chimney and foundation - caused us to remove the chimney completely, remove the wood burning furnace and dig down 3 feet around the foundation to replace rotted wood and to properly install a protective seal. This also required pulling up the patio and replacing it. Upstairs deck - replaced due to rotted out banisters - literally seperated from posts. Front steps disintegrated and needed to be replaced. Not proper insulation in the crawl space - resulting in very high propane bills - had to condition and properly insulate the crawl space. Replaced exterior door in the basement as you could see daylight/air around the frame. Finally finding out the home next door, 3551 Donna Lane - vacant, is the owned by Jason & Jessica Klimp - convicted child abuse felons serving 10 years to life in prision in MI & TN. 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: 2210-22-3402 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 387400 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 387400 What do you believe is the fair market value? 685000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 342500
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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 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 342500 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ lisa bennett 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 Lisa Ann Bennett, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002454 Township Of Selma, 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 17, 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 Lisa Ann Bennett, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002454 Township Of Selma, 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 17, 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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03/19/2026 10:32 AM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM SELMA TWP WEXFORD CO LINDA MONROE 4101 S 35 ROAD CADILLAC, MI 49601 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL; BENNETT, GORDON IV & LISA BENNETT TRUST 3550 DONNA LN CADILLAC MI 49601 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): 2210-22-3402 3550 DONNA LN COM AT S 1/4 COR OF SEC: W 1342.77 FT: N 690 FT TO POB: N 630.73 FT. E 523.86 FT: $ 590.91 FT TO C/L EASMT; S 40.03 FT W 522.05 FT TO POB. SUB TO & TOG W/EASMT .AKA PAR 77.59 AM/L SEL SEC 22 T22N R10W -CAPS- [[ASSESSED W/ 22-3401'03 THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) Thask you for arnend to compute your assessment and taxable value. The Board has completed their review of parcel number 2210-22-3402 s years March Board of Reviews. The Board hus 1eviewed the infonmation you supplied and the data necessary They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments PROPERTY WAS ADJUSTED, APPROVED [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 459,100 | [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 387,400 ] (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 459,100 [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE ’ 387.400 1] 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 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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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 lisa M.I. ann Last Name bennett Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 3550 donna lane City or Town cadillac State Michigan ZIP Code 49601 Telephone Number 5172306104 E-mail Address glbennett4@icloud.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) 3550 donna lane City or Town cadillac County Wexford State Michigan ZIP Code 49601 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Selma (WEXFORD) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation) 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 Home purchased 11/2025 for $728,453. Property was a bidding war situation. Previous sold in 2019 for $450,000. This tax assessment would more than double the 2025 taxes paid. This home and surrounding neighbors tax evaluations all reduced by approximately $7,000 in 2024-25. Original tax assessed value for 2026 was $459,100 - roughly over-valuing home at $918,200. This amount was reduced (due to the Board of Review) to $387,400 which is still higher than the purchase price and the appraisal of $770,000 (please note that the comparable size of properties apprasied varied greatly from our 7.5 acres. Three comparable properties had 20,44 & 95 acre parcels. We feel that the appraisal value was high.) We have had substantial expenses to safely live in the home: raining in the basement due to leaks in the chimney and foundation - caused us to remove the chimney completely, remove the wood burning furnace and dig down 3 feet around the foundation to replace rotted wood and to properly install a protective seal. This also required pulling up the patio and replacing it. Upstairs deck - replaced due to rotted out banisters - literally seperated from posts. Front steps disintegrated and needed to be replaced. Not proper insulation in the crawl space - resulting in very high propane bills - had to condition and properly insulate the crawl space. Replaced exterior door in the basement as you could see daylight/air around the frame. Finally finding out the home next door, 3551 Donna Lane - vacant, is the owned by Jason & Jessica Klimp - convicted child abuse felons serving 10 years to life in prision in MI & TN. 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: 2210-22-3402 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 387400 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 387400 What do you believe is the fair market value? 685000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 342500
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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 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 342500 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ lisa bennett 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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