Marshall T Versteeg Petitioner V City Of Portage 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

Marshall T Versteeg, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000733

City Of Portage,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on July 9, 2026, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal. 

Although the defaulted party failed to cure the default, a copy of the notice has been 

provided. As such, the Tribunal shall set the default aside. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 23, 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

Marshall T Versteeg, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000733

City Of Portage,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on July 9, 2026, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal. 

Although the defaulted party failed to cure the default, a copy of the notice has been 

provided. As such, the Tribunal shall set the default aside. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 23, 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

Marshall T Versteeg,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000733

City Of Portage,

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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MTT Docket No. 26-000733

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MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation.

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Date: 

7/13/2026 

Docket Number: 

 26-000733 

Document(s): 

Respondent's: 

Answer to Petition 

City of Portage vs Marshall Versteeg 

Addressee(s): 

Michigan Tax Tribunal - Small Claims Division 

PO Box 30232’ 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Petitioner/Agent: 

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Marshall Versteeg 

10526 Woodlawn Dr, Portage, Mi 49002 

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Michigan Tax Tribunal - Small Claims Division’ 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Re: 

- Docket No! 26-000733 

Marshall Versteeg vs City of Portage 

Hearing: na 

Dear Sir/Madam: 

Enclosed please find Respondent's Answer in the above-referenced matter. Sl 

Should you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. 

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City of Portage Assessing Department 

7900 South Westnedge Ave, Portage, Mi 49002

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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: 26-000733

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: Respondent Answer Letter

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: Proof of Service

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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Valuation Report

DB:

City Of Portage 2026

07/09/2026

12:23 PM

 Appliance Allow. 1 6,717 5,777 

Built-Ins

 Public Sewer 1 2,157 1,855 

 Public Water 1 2,157 1,855 

Water/Sewer

 Door Opener 2 1,475 1,268 

 Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -3,514 -3,022 

 Base Cost 912 59,608 51,263 

Class: B Exterior: Siding Foundation: 42 Inch (Finished)

Garages

 CPP 143 4,110 3,535 

 WSEP (1 Story) 156 13,062 11,233 

 CCP (1 Story) 44 2,003 1,723 

Porches

 Separate Shower 1 3,062 2,633 

 Extra Sink 1 1,673 1,439 

 2 Fixture Bath 1 6,717 5,777 

 3 Fixture Bath 1 10,076 8,665 

Plumbing

 Brick Veneer 432 9,275 7,976 

Exterior

Other Additions/Adjustments

 Total: 561,652 483,020

1 Story Siding Basement 104 

1 Story Siding Basement 490 

1 Story Siding Basement 60 

1 Story Siding Basement 96 

2 Story Siding Basement 959 

Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 

Building Areas

Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=86/100/100/100/86

Ground Area = 1709 SF Floor Area = 2668 SF.

(11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool

 

Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family TWO-STORY Cls B Blt 2004

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 4,675

D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.16 1650 46 4,675

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

 120 Actual Front Feet, 0.80 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 51,392

SE3&4 120.00 290.00 0.8416 1.2721 400 100 51,392

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

 * Factors *

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 401S.RES SOUTH 

Easterly 49.5 feet subject to easement for Woodlawn Drive. 

thence North 24 Degrees 39’26” West 120 feet to the place of beginning. 

Degrees 39’26” East 120 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 52’00” West 290 feet;

following: Thence North 89 Degrees 52’00” East 290 feet; thence South 24

thence South 24 Degrees 39’26” East 120 feet to place of beginning for the

Degrees 04’14” East 210 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 52’00” East 47.54 feet;

Section 35, thence North 89 Degrees 42’00” East 491.52 feet; thence South 00

Section 35-3-11 Commencing 85.41 feet North of the west quarter corner of

Map #: SINGLE FAMILY CITY OF PORTAGE PORTAGE, MI 49002 

Property Class: 401 10526 WOODLAWN DR 

39-10-00035-105-P 2026 Est. T.C.V. VERSTEEG, MARSHALL & HALEY

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Valuation Report

DB:

City Of Portage 2026

07/09/2026

12:23 PM

 376,200 376,200 376,200 180,176 376,200 376,200

2026 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Capped ->Taxable<- PRE/MBT

 0 29,100 0 0 200,760 0

2026 New Eq. Adjustment Loss Additions Tax Adjustment Losses

 347,100 347,100 347,100 175,440 2.70

2025 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Base for Cap IRM

Est. TCV/Total Floor Area = 282.04, Most recent sale 01/15/2025 for 560,000

2026 Est. T.C.V. 00035-105-P = 752,473

 ECF (RES - 4SF03 - SE RESIDENTIAL GRP 3) 1.183

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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***

KALAMAZOO

County:

CITY OF PORTAGE

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

39-10-00035-105-P

162,062C

272,500

249,400

23,100

2023

170,165C

310,800

287,700

23,100

2024

175,440C

347,100

322,700

24,400

2025

376,200S

376,200M

376,200

350,500

25,700

2026

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

Work Description for Permit PPLBG24-0554, Issued 06/06/2025: Irrigation BFP

Install.

Work Description for Permit 04-359, Issued 09/13/2004: AC RES 2645 SF / WOOD

FRAME GARAGE 864 SF / UNFINISHED BSMT 1714 SF 

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.16 1650 46 4,675

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 4,675

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

SE3&4 120.00 290.00 0.8416 1.2721 400 100 51,392

 120 Actual Front Feet, 0.80 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 51,392

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 401S.RES SOUTH 

CBW 07/06/2017 REINSPECTI

Who When What

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topography of 

Site

Dirt Road

Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Public

Improvements

Vacant

 

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: City of Portage, County of

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Comments/Influences

Section 35-3-11 Commencing 85.41 feet

North of the west quarter corner of

Section 35, thence North 89 Degrees

42’00” East 491.52 feet; thence South 00

Degrees 04’14” East 210 feet; thence

North 89 Degrees 52’00” East 47.54 feet;

thence South 24 Degrees 39’26” East 120

feet to place of beginning for the

following: Thence North 89 Degrees

52’00” East 290 feet; thence South 24

Degrees 39’26” East 120 feet; thence

South 89 Degrees 52’00” West 290 feet;

thence North 24 Degrees 39’26” West 120

feet to the place of beginning. Easterly

49.5 feet subject to easement for

Woodlawn Drive. 

Tax Description

VERSTEEG, MARSHALL & HALEY

10526 WOODLAWN DR

PORTAGE MI 49002

Owner's Name/Address

10526 WOODLAWN DR

Property Address

2026 Est TCV 752,473 TCV/TFA: 282.04

REALTYPE: SINGLE FAMILY

COMPLETE 

04-359

09/13/2004

RES-REMODEL/ADDN

P.R.E. 100% 05/20/2025 

COMPLETE

PPLBG24-0554

06/06/2025

Plumbing Only

School: PORTAGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: R-1B

Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV

0.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

07/08/2019

0

CHURCH, RICKY L & KATHY J 

CHURCH, RICKY L & KATHY J

0.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

2020-041625

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

11/05/2020

0

CHURCH, RICKY

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BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

PORTAGE MI 49002

7900 S WESTNEDGE AVE

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

(269) 329-4433

“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.”

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions.

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

2026

100.0000

2026

376,200

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

376,200

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

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

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

2026

376,200

376,200

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

Based on the information provided, the Board determined a change to the assessment was not warranted.

Board of Review Comments:

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

39-10-00035-105-P

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.

401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS

PORTAGE MI 49002

10526 WOODLAWN DR

VERSTEEG, MARSHALL & HALEY

corner of Section 35, thence North 89 Degrees 42 00 East 491.52

feet; thence South 00 Degrees 04’14” East 210 feet; thence North

89 Degrees 52’00” East 47.54 feet; thence South 24 Degrees 39’26”

East 120 feet to place of beginning for the following: Thence North

89 Degrees 52’00” East 290 feet; thence South 24 Degrees 39’26”

East 120 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 52’00” West 290 feet;

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PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address

and legal description optional.):

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

FROM

2026

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onan Derntor Toss 

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

3s 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. 

This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

FROM (269) 329-4433 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

39-10-00035-105-P 

7900 

S WESTNEDGE AVE 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

10526 WOODLAWN DR 

PORTAGE, MI 49002 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

39140 

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

EXEMPTIONS 

3436 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 

100.00% 

Kaka kx AXAUTO**5-DIGIT 49024 

T6 

Pl 

#44 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

.00% 

ERS TERG, MARSHALL 

& 

HALEY 

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": 

.00% 

PORTAGE, 

MI 49002-7202 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": 

.00% 

po Pedfypege 

e ygggegebe tye pense lt peg 

Exempt 

As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

Spouse™ 

J Yes 

No 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": 

O Yes 

No 

Exempt As "Development Property": 

O Yes 

Xx 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

Section 35-3-11 Commencing 85.41 feet North of the west quarter corner of Section 35, thence North 89 Degrees 42'00” East 491.52 

feet; thence South 00 Degrees 04'14” East 210 feet; thence North 89 Degrees 52’00” East 47.54 feet; thence South 24 Degrees 39'26” 

East 120 feet to place of beginning for the following: Thence North 89 Degrees 52'00” East 290 feet; thence South 24 Degrees 39'26” 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

Residential 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

Residential 

a 

. 

CURRENT 

CHANGE FROM 

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill 

PRIOR AMOUNT 

TENTATIVE AMOUNT 

PRIOR YEAR TO 

for the 2026 

year by approximately: $9103 

YEAR: 

2025 

YEAR: 

2026 

CURRENT YEAR 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

175,440 

376,200 

200,760 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

347,100 

376,200 

29,100 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 

347,100 

376,200 

29,100 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN025 

THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [x] Yes 

O No 

6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 

Market Adjustment 

The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: 

Name: 

Telephone Number: 

Email Address: 

AARON POWERS 

(269) 329-4433 

assessingdept@portagemi.gov 

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: 

THE ASSESSOR MAY REVIEW ASSESSMENTS WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF APPEALING PRIOR TO 2/27 BY

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Detailed Land Table Printout

Page: 

DB:

City Of Portage Current

02/12/2026

09:22 AM

10/10

LANDLOCKED : 12,000 

Tillable : 6,250 

Woods, rear : 3,300 

Low area : 3,300 

Marsh : 1,500 

Wetlands : 3,300 

Rates for Rate Table 'Land Influence Rates', (Acres)

 20,000 Sq Ft: 64,700 130,680 Sq Ft: 181,800 

 15,000 Sq Ft: 55,300 87,120 Sq Ft: 145,500 1,089,000 Sq Ft: 583,500 

 12,500 Sq Ft: 50,000 60,000 Sq Ft: 118,500 871,200 Sq Ft: 516,100 

 10,000 Sq Ft: 44,200 50,000 Sq Ft: 107,200 653,400 Sq Ft: 440,600 

 7,500 Sq Ft: 37,800 40,000 Sq Ft: 94,800 435,600 Sq Ft: 352,500 

 5,000 Sq Ft: 30,200 30,000 Sq Ft: 80,900 217,800 Sq Ft: 240,800 

 2,500 Sq Ft: 20,600 25,000 Sq Ft: 73,200 174,240 Sq Ft: 213,000 

Values for Square Footage Table: '401S SF'

 2.5 Acre: 104,400 7 Acre: 174,600 25 Acre: 330,000 100 Acre: 660,000 

 2 Acre: 93,300 5 Acre: 147,600 20 Acre: 295,200 50 Acre: 466,700 

 1.5 Acre: 80,800 4 Acre: 132,000 15 Acre: 255,600 40 Acre: 417,400 

 1 Acre: 66,000 3 Acre: 114,300 10 Acre: 208,700 30 Acre: 361,500 

Values for Acreage Table 1: 'RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE'

 Standard Frontage: 100 Standard Depth : 500

Frontage 'J': Description: 'Oakland south ' FF Rate: 500

 Standard Frontage: 70 Standard Depth : 133

Frontage 'I': Description: 'PENNRIDGE ' FF Rate: 730

 Standard Frontage: 85 Standard Depth : 130

Frontage 'H': Description: 'SE3&4 ' FF Rate: 400

 Standard Frontage: 90 Standard Depth : 145

Frontage 'G': Description: 'SE2 ' FF Rate: 600

 Standard Frontage: 75 Standard Depth : 145

Frontage 'F': Description: 'SE2-A ' FF Rate: 800

 Standard Frontage: 85 Standard Depth : 142

Frontage 'E': Description: 'SE2-AS ' FF Rate: 475

 Standard Frontage: 80 Standard Depth : 130

Frontage 'D': Description: '3SF04 ' FF Rate: 500

 Standard Frontage: 80 Standard Depth : 130

Frontage 'C': Description: '3SF13 ' FF Rate: 675

 Standard Frontage: 80 Standard Depth : 130

Frontage 'B': Description: '3SF03 ' FF Rate: 620

 Standard Frontage: 85 Standard Depth : 135

Frontage 'A': Description: '3SF02 ' FF Rate: 700

Frontages:

Rates/Values for Neighborhood 401S.RES SOUTH , Last Edited: 10/06/2025

Unit: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

Rates/Values for Neighborhood 901A.Z IFT , Last Edited: 11/23/2021

Unit: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

Rates/Values for Neighborhood BLL.Z BUILDINGS ON LEASED LAND, Last Edited: 11/23/2021

Unit: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

Rates/Values for Neighborhood NULL.zEXEMPT LAND, Last Edited: 07/25/2023

Unit: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

Rates/Values for Neighborhood -----., Last Edited: / / 

Unit: -

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

- 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON [. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

. 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000733 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

. 

|City of Portage 

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

7900 S. Westnedge Avenue 

City or Town: 

B 

State: 

2IP Code: 

Portage 

MI 

#9002 

Telephans To 

60- 329-4433 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all 

I 

correspondance via email): 

welsserc@portagemi, gov 

Section 2: Respondent’s AttorneylAuthorized Representative’ s Contact Information 

i 

First Name: 

; 

Last Name: 

Cathy 

. 

B 

. |Weissert 

Firm Name (if any): 

. 

B 

B 

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

7900 S. Westnedge Avenue 

City or Town: 

i 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Portage 

. 

~~ 

_ 

[Mi 149002 

A 

5 320-4433 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): 

weisserc@portagemi.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attach a 

separate sheet if necessary.. 

mj Yes 

a No 

7} Not Applicable 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of oR or more for all tax years at issue? 

ves 

Ono

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The SEV and Taxable Value represents 50% of Fair Market Value and all values in the 

City of Portage have been uniformly assessed. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [7%] Yes 

[0] No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

March 

O July 

O December 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? O Yes 

[0] No 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment at issue established as the result 

of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [J ves 

Ce 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

Od Yes 

WINo 

If so, what is the issue date? 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE 

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? 

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? 

Section 6: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Numeer 

0035-1 05-P 

Classification of Property: 

Real[d 

Personal [J (check one)

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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: 26-000733

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: Respondent Answer to Petition Signed

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: 2026-Land-Value

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: 10526 Woodlawn Dr ACN 2026

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: MBOR 2026 Decision Letter

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: Record Card

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: Valuation Report

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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Neighborhoods Used: 4SF03.RES - 4SF03 - SE RESIDENTIAL GRP 3

ECF Analysis for: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

Page: 

DB:

City Of Portage Current

02/02/2026

04:05 PM

1/12

Single Family RANCH 62 172,062 140,761 1.222

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

00025-060-O 03/31/2025 4SF03 401 217,500 45,438

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

4316 BRANCH AVE

Single Family TWO-STORY 67 197,586 146,670 1.347

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

04080-017-O 03/21/2025 4SF03 401 237,000 39,414

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

10032 PORTAGE RD

Single Family RANCH 72 189,954 155,386 1.222

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

08820-068-O 03/12/2025 4SF03 401 229,900 39,946

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

8213 NEWELL'S LN

Single Family RANCH 57 176,781 125,121 1.413

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

00034-020-O 02/14/2025 4SF03 401 213,000 36,219

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

10150 PORTAGE RD

Single Family RANCH 67 213,876 145,966 1.465

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

04741-046-O 01/23/2025 4SF03 401 269,400 55,524

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

10134 TERRY LN

Single Family RANCH 67 188,815 171,416 1.101

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

08820-127-O 01/17/2025 4SF03 401 225,000 36,185

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

1727 LAURALWOOD AVE

Single Family TWO-STORY 86 503,933 588,678 0.856

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

00035-105-P 01/15/2025 4SF03 401 560,000 56,067

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

10526 WOODLAWN DR

Single Family BI-LEVEL 67 238,515 182,942 1.304

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

02442-103-O 01/03/2025 4SF03 401 279,000 40,485

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

232 E MELODY AVE

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Neighborhoods Used: 4SF03.RES - 4SF03 - SE RESIDENTIAL GRP 3

ECF Analysis for: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

Page: 

DB:

City Of Portage Current

02/02/2026

04:05 PM

2/12

Single Family TWO-STORY 67 326,950 380,790 0.859

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

00034-061-A 01/03/2025 4SF03 401 416,500 89,550

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

206 BACON AVE

Single Family RANCH 67 188,417 154,045 1.223

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

05160-038-O 12/30/2024 4SF03 401 222,500 34,083

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

2124 WOODBINE AVE

Single Family RANCH 67 264,247 231,273 1.143

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

02442-097-O 12/20/2024 4SF03 401

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000733

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Portage (KALAMAZOO)

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

Cathy

M.I. 

B

Last Name

Weissert

Firm Name (if any)

WCA Assessing

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

7900 S Westnedge Ave

City or Town

Portage

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Telephone Number

2693294596

E-mail Address

weisserc@portagemi.gov

 

 

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

The SEV and Taxable Value represents 50% of Fair Market Value and all values in the City of Portage have been uniformly assessed.

 

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:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

When was the Notice of Uncapping issued?

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

 

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

00035-105-P

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

376200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of

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The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill

for the year by approximately:

No

Yes

 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING?

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following:

X

 6. Assessor Change Reason(s):

Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving

Spouse":

Residential

X

Yes

No

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

Email Address:

Telephone Number:

Name:

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times:

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property":

Exempt As "Development Property":

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL

X

No

Yes

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification

Michigan Department of Treasury,

1019 (Rev. 10-25)

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:

The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027

1. TAXABLE VALUE:

PORTAGE, MI 49002

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property":

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION

29,100

376,200

29,100

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

No

X

Yes

EXEMPTIONS

PORTAGE MI 49002

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:

PARCEL NUMBER:

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor.

L-4400

FROM (269) 329-4433

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

7900 S WESTNEDGE AVE

PORTAGE MI 49002

39-10-00035-105-P

VERSTEEG, MARSHALL & HALEY

10526 WOODLAWN DR

10526 WOODLAWN DR

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT:

CURRENT

TENTATIVE AMOUNT

YEAR:

PRIOR AMOUNT

YEAR:

CHANGE FROM

PRIOR YEAR TO

CURRENT YEAR

2025

2026

175,440

376,200

200,760

2. ASSESSED VALUE:

376,200

347,100

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:

1.000

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV):

347,100

2025

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence":

100.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal":

.00%

.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal":

.00%

THE ASSESSOR MAY REVIEW ASSESSMENTS WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF APPEALING PRIOR TO 2/27 BY CALLING 329-

4433. THE 2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE HELD AT PORTAGE CITY HALL 7900 S WESTNEDGE AVE.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING TO BE HELD 3/3 AT 9AM. APPEALS TO BE HEARD BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ON 3/9, 3/10 AND

3/12 9AM-12PM & 1:30PM-4:30PM AND 3/11 1:30PM-4:30PM & 6PM-9PM. WRITTEN APPEALS AND SIGNED FORM 618 (L-4035)

MUST BE RECEIVED BY 3/11 AT 5:30PM. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED BY CALLING 329-4433 BEGINNING 3/2.

FINAL MEETING TO FINALIZE ROLL WILL BE HELD 3/24 STARTING AT 9AM.

Market Adjustment

(269) 329-4433

AARON POWERS

assessingdept@portagemi.gov

Section 35-3-11 Commencing 85.41 feet North of the west quarter corner of Section 35, thence North 89

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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: 26-000733

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Response to Order

Attachment File Name: Notice of Assessment 10526 Woodlawn Dr

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Marshall T Versteeg,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000733

City Of Portage,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 9, 2026

1 “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. 

A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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MTT Docket No. 26-000733

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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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Marshall T Versteeg

10526 Woodlawn Drive

Portage , MI

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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***

KALAMAZOO

County:

CITY OF PORTAGE

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

39-10-00035-105-P

162,062C

272,500

249,400

23,100

2023

170,165C

310,800

287,700

23,100

2024

175,440C

347,100

322,700

24,400

2025

376,200S

376,200M

376,200

350,500

25,700

2026

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

Work Description for Permit PPLBG24-0554, Issued 06/06/2025: Irrigation BFP

Install.

Work Description for Permit 04-359, Issued 09/13/2004: AC RES 2645 SF / WOOD

FRAME GARAGE 864 SF / UNFINISHED BSMT 1714 SF 

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.16 1650 46 4,675

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 4,675

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

SE3&4 120.00 290.00 0.8416 1.2721 400 100 51,392

 120 Actual Front Feet, 0.80 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 51,392

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 401S.RES SOUTH 

CBW 07/06/2017 REINSPECTI

Who When What

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topography of 

Site

Dirt Road

Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Public

Improvements

Vacant

 

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: City of Portage, County of

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Comments/Influences

Section 35-3-11 Commencing 85.41 feet

North of the west quarter corner of

Section 35, thence North 89 Degrees

42’00” East 491.52 feet; thence South 00

Degrees 04’14” East 210 feet; thence

North 89 Degrees 52’00” East 47.54 feet;

thence South 24 Degrees 39’26” East 120

feet to place of beginning for the

following: Thence North 89 Degrees

52’00” East 290 feet; thence South 24

Degrees 39’26” East 120 feet; thence

South 89 Degrees 52’00” West 290 feet;

thence North 24 Degrees 39’26” West 120

feet to the place of beginning. Easterly

49.5 feet subject to easement for

Woodlawn Drive. 

Tax Description

VERSTEEG, MARSHALL & HALEY

10526 WOODLAWN DR

PORTAGE MI 49002

Owner's Name/Address

10526 WOODLAWN DR

Property Address

2026 Est TCV 752,473 TCV/TFA: 282.04

REALTYPE: SINGLE FAMILY

COMPLETE 

04-359

09/13/2004

RES-REMODEL/ADDN

P.R.E. 100% 05/20/2025 

COMPLETE

PPLBG24-0554

06/06/2025

Plumbing Only

School: PORTAGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: R-1B

Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV

0.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

07/08/2019

0

CHURCH, RICKY L & KATHY J 

CHURCH, RICKY L & KATHY J

0.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

2020-041625

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

11/05/2020

0

CHURCH, RICKY

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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

Marshall

M.I.

T

Last Name

Versteeg

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

10526 Woodlawn Drive

City or Town

Portage

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Telephone Number

2484105123

E-mail Address

marshall.versteeg@gmail.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)

10526 Woodlawn Drive

City or Town

Portage

County

Kalamazoo

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Portage (KALAMAZOO)

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

While I understand that the purchase of the home last year triggered an uncapped market adjustment, I believe the current assessed value of $376,200 is 

excessive. This assessment implies a market value of $752,400, which significantly exceeds the actual market value of the property.

We purchased the home in January of 2025 for $560,000 through a standard real estate transaction after the home had been listed on the market for several 

months. I firmly believe this represents a fair market transaction and thus reflects the true value of the home.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: 

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping

Not required to attend

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2025

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

00035-105-P

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

376200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

376200

What do you believe is the fair market value?

560000

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

280000

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/ Marshall Versteeg

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF

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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

Marshall T Versteeg,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000733

City Of Portage,

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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Marshall T Versteeg

10526 Woodlawn Drive

Portage , MI 49002

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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

Marshall T Versteeg,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000733

City Of Portage,

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

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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***

KALAMAZOO

County:

CITY OF PORTAGE

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

39-10-00035-105-P

162,062C

272,500

249,400

23,100

2023

170,165C

310,800

287,700

23,100

2024

175,440C

347,100

322,700

24,400

2025

376,200S

376,200M

376,200

350,500

25,700

2026

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

Work Description for Permit PPLBG24-0554, Issued 06/06/2025: Irrigation BFP

Install.

Work Description for Permit 04-359, Issued 09/13/2004: AC RES 2645 SF / WOOD

FRAME GARAGE 864 SF / UNFINISHED BSMT 1714 SF 

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.16 1650 46 4,675

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 4,675

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

SE3&4 120.00 290.00 0.8416 1.2721 400 100 51,392

 120 Actual Front Feet, 0.80 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 51,392

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 401S.RES SOUTH 

CBW 07/06/2017 REINSPECTI

Who When What

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topography of 

Site

Dirt Road

Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

Public

Improvements

Vacant

 

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: City of Portage, County of

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Comments/Influences

Section 35-3-11 Commencing 85.41 feet

North of the west quarter corner of

Section 35, thence North 89 Degrees

42’00” East 491.52 feet; thence South 00

Degrees 04’14” East 210 feet; thence

North 89 Degrees 52’00” East 47.54 feet;

thence South 24 Degrees 39’26” East 120

feet to place of beginning for the

following: Thence North 89 Degrees

52’00” East 290 feet; thence South 24

Degrees 39’26” East 120 feet; thence

South 89 Degrees 52’00” West 290 feet;

thence North 24 Degrees 39’26” West 120

feet to the place of beginning. Easterly

49.5 feet subject to easement for

Woodlawn Drive. 

Tax Description

VERSTEEG, MARSHALL & HALEY

10526 WOODLAWN DR

PORTAGE MI 49002

Owner's Name/Address

10526 WOODLAWN DR

Property Address

2026 Est TCV 752,473 TCV/TFA: 282.04

REALTYPE: SINGLE FAMILY

COMPLETE 

04-359

09/13/2004

RES-REMODEL/ADDN

P.R.E. 100% 05/20/2025 

COMPLETE

PPLBG24-0554

06/06/2025

Plumbing Only

School: PORTAGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: R-1B

Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV

0.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

07/08/2019

0

CHURCH, RICKY L & KATHY J 

CHURCH, RICKY L & KATHY J

0.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

2020-041625

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

11/05/2020

0

CHURCH, RICKY

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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

Marshall

M.I.

T

Last Name

Versteeg

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

10526 Woodlawn Drive

City or Town

Portage

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Telephone Number

2484105123

E-mail Address

marshall.versteeg@gmail.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)

10526 Woodlawn Drive

City or Town

Portage

County

Kalamazoo

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Portage (KALAMAZOO)

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

While I understand that the purchase of the home last year triggered an uncapped market adjustment, I believe the current assessed value of $376,200 is 

excessive. This assessment implies a market value of $752,400, which significantly exceeds the actual market value of the property.

We purchased the home in January of 2025 for $560,000 through a standard real estate transaction after the home had been listed on the market for several 

months. I firmly believe this represents a fair market transaction and thus reflects the true value of the home.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: 

If No, please check the applicable reason(s):

Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping

Not required to attend

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2025

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

00035-105-P

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

376200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

376200

What do you believe is the fair market value?

560000

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

280000

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/ Marshall Versteeg

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF

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