Michele M Wilson Petitioner V City Of Ferndale Respondent

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BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION

FERNDALE, MI 48220-1797

300 EAST NINE MILE ROAD

CITY OF FERNDALE

FROM

2026

10/13/2026

03:39 PM

401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED)

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

WILSON, MICHELE M

546 KENSINGTON AVE

FERNDALE, MI 48220-2362

T1N, R11E, SEC 33 KENILWORTH SUB LOTS 83 & 84, ALSO

1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ TO SAME

546 KENSINGTON AVE

24-24-25-33-434-015

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.

24-24-25-33-434-015

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

REDUCTION OF MARKET VALUE GRANTED DUE TO PRESENTATION OF SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

107,910

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE

2026

100,000

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

107,910

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE

2026

100,000

"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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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. 26-002777

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Ferndale (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

Jessica

M.I. 

M

Last Name

Deaton-Holden

Firm Name (if any)

City of Ferndale

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

300 E Nine Mile Rd

City or Town

Ferndale

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

2485462525

E-mail Address

assessor@ferndalemi.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:

Respondent maintains that the values in question were prepared in accordance with state law and STC guidance for mass appraisal practices. Respondent further 

maintains that the SEV is reasonably reflective of the market conditions for tax day, December 31, 2025. Respondent will submit any evidence, comparable 

properties, studies, etc. prior to the deadline for evidence set by the tribunal. Respondent will contact the petitioner for more information or to schedule a site 

visit if deemed necessary.

 

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?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

24-25-33-434-015

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

100000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

100000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

200000

What do you believe is the taxable value?

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Jessica M. Deaton-Holden

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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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

Michele

M.I.

M

Last Name

Wilson

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

546 Kensington Ave

City or Town

Ferndale

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

2488353172

E-mail Address

mmwilson08@yahoo.com

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

First Name

Nancy

M.I.

Jean

Last Name

Bliss

Firm Name (if any)

none

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

484 FOX HILLS DR N APT 4

City or Town

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48304

Telephone Number

2488355309

E-mail Address

nancybliss@sbcglobal.net

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

No 

Property Address (No., Street)

546 Kensington Ave

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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

Ferndale

County

Oakland

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Ferndale (OAKLAND)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

Price paid 10/26 for the home was $160,000 and first assessment was 34% higher at $107,00 (market value$215,820. This home is in need of many repairs, Board 

of review reply was $100,000 which is still more than 50% of $160,000

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:

24-25-33-434-015

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

100000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

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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

100000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

150000

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

75000

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/ Nancy J. Bliss

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

Michele M Wilson,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002777

City Of Ferndale,

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: October 6, 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

Michele M Wilson,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002777

City Of Ferndale,

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: October 6, 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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Page 1

2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

oH eat 

CTY OF FERNDALE 

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 

wp EAST NINEMILD ROAD 

FERNDALE MI 48270-1797 

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— 

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Temhit ANGE AE 

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PR OPERTY FOEN 

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54.35.33-434.015 

WiLSUR, 

IN, MIC] ELE M 

446 LENSING TON AVE 

. 

4 CERNGTON 

VE 

Fin, RITE, SEC 

35 KENIL Wor SUB LOTS B83 8.84, 

NAL 

48220-2362 

| 

Apso 12 OF WAC ALLEY ia) TO SAME 

: 

sesstent and taxable 

mised their review of Parcel Mi mber 24-25.33-434:01 ° 

PETITION NO. MBOR- ~ADL 

Torst0 

100.000 

_ 

07910 

100.000

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Page 1

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

Michele

M.I.

M

Last Name

Wilson

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

546 Kensington Ave

City or Town

Ferndale

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Telephone Number

2488353172

E-mail Address

mmwilson08@yahoo.com

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

First Name

Nancy

M.I.

Jean

Last Name

Bliss

Firm Name (if any)

none

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

484 FOX HILLS DR N APT 4

City or Town

BLOOMFIELD HILLS

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48304

Telephone Number

2488355309

E-mail Address

nancybliss@sbcglobal.net

Subject Property Information:

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

*If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

No 

Property Address (No., Street)

546 Kensington Ave

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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

Ferndale

County

Oakland

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48220

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Ferndale (OAKLAND)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

Price paid 10/26 for the home was $160,000 and first assessment was 34% higher at $107,00 (market value$215,820. This home is in need of many repairs, Board 

of review reply was $100,000 which is still more than 50% of $160,000

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:

24-25-33-434-015

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

100000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

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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

100000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

150000

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

75000

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/ Nancy J. Bliss

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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