Melanie Naylor Petitioner V Township Of Baldwin Respondent
- Petitioner
- Melanie Naylor
- Respondent
- Township Of Baldwin
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002476-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Iosco
- 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 | 06/26/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
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03/20/2026 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM Assessing Department Baldwin Township P.O. Box 25 Rogers City, MI 49779 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): NAYLOR MELANIE G & STEVEN P 2181 WATERS EDGE 031-035-200-001-50 2181 WATERS EDGE EAST TAWAS MI 48730 T22N RSE SEC 35 PRT OF N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF GOVT LOT | COM @ W MEANDER COR ON N LN OF SEC TH S 89D 46M 15S E 944.6 FT TO POB TH CONT S 89D 46M 15S E 441.3 FT TH § 35D 57M 358 W 64.11 FT TH S 88D 18M 02S E 109.97 FT TH S 26D 37M 26S W ALG SHORE 118.66 FT TH S 88D 17M 47S W 68.11 FT TH S$ 35D 51M 21S W 201.37 FT TH N 88D 49M 158 W 42.63 FT TH N 36D 47M 25S E 158.19 FT TH N 09D 35M THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary to compute your assessment and taxable value. The Board has completed their review of parcel number 031-035-200-001-50 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments LOWERED [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 411,700 | [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 350,000 | (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) [2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 411,700 ] [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 350,000 ] 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. 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, by submitting a petition (available on their website at http:/www.mi.gov/taxtrib) by May 31 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property by July 31 for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property. Property Classification appeals ONLY may be appealed to the State Tax Commission by submitting a petition by June 30th and visiting their webiste at http://www.mi.gov/statetaxcommission
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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 Melanie M.I. Last Name Naylor Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2181 Waters Edge City or Town East Tawas State Michigan ZIP Code 48730 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address peter@ellensonlaw.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Peter M.I. Last Name Ellenson Firm Name (if any) Peter Ellenson PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address peter@ellensonlaw.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) 2181 Waters Edge
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 City or Town East Tawas County Iosco State Michigan ZIP Code 48730 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Baldwin (IOSCO) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The assessed and taxable values of the subject parcel exceed 50% of true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 031 035 200 001 50 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 411700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 350000
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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 What do you believe is the fair market value? 550000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 275000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 275000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Peter Ellenson 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 Melanie Naylor, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002476 Township Of Baldwin, 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 Melanie Naylor, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002476 Township Of Baldwin, 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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03/20/2026 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM Assessing Department Baldwin Township P.O. Box 25 Rogers City, MI 49779 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): NAYLOR MELANIE G & STEVEN P 2181 WATERS EDGE 031-035-200-001-50 2181 WATERS EDGE EAST TAWAS MI 48730 T22N RSE SEC 35 PRT OF N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF GOVT LOT | COM @ W MEANDER COR ON N LN OF SEC TH S 89D 46M 15S E 944.6 FT TO POB TH CONT S 89D 46M 15S E 441.3 FT TH § 35D 57M 358 W 64.11 FT TH S 88D 18M 02S E 109.97 FT TH S 26D 37M 26S W ALG SHORE 118.66 FT TH S 88D 17M 47S W 68.11 FT TH S$ 35D 51M 21S W 201.37 FT TH N 88D 49M 158 W 42.63 FT TH N 36D 47M 25S E 158.19 FT TH N 09D 35M THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary to compute your assessment and taxable value. The Board has completed their review of parcel number 031-035-200-001-50 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments LOWERED [2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 411,700 | [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 350,000 | (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) [2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 411,700 ] [2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 350,000 ] 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. 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, by submitting a petition (available on their website at http:/www.mi.gov/taxtrib) by May 31 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property by July 31 for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property. Property Classification appeals ONLY may be appealed to the State Tax Commission by submitting a petition by June 30th and visiting their webiste at http://www.mi.gov/statetaxcommission
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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 Melanie M.I. Last Name Naylor Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2181 Waters Edge City or Town East Tawas State Michigan ZIP Code 48730 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address peter@ellensonlaw.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Peter M.I. Last Name Ellenson Firm Name (if any) Peter Ellenson PC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 30500 Northwestern Highway Suite 500 City or Town Farmington Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48334 Telephone Number 2484064443 E-mail Address peter@ellensonlaw.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) 2181 Waters Edge
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 City or Town East Tawas County Iosco State Michigan ZIP Code 48730 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Baldwin (IOSCO) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The assessed and taxable values of the subject parcel exceed 50% of true cash value. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 031 035 200 001 50 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 411700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 350000
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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 What do you believe is the fair market value? 550000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 275000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 275000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Peter Ellenson 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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