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Pantelis Pappas Petitioner V City Of Niles Respondent
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- Pantelis Pappas
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- City Of Niles
Case overview
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- 26-000886-TT
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- SC Property
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- Small Claims Division
- County
- Berrien
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Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Order Setting Aside R Default | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/03/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/03/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Evidence was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 06/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Respondent | Not recorded | Not recorded | 06/25/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 05/12/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 05/12/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 03/26/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
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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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Respondent was held in default on June 25, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 3, 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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Pantelis Pappas 1633 Sioux Trail Niles , MI 49120
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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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, Respondent. ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Respondent was held in default on June 25, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE. By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm Entered: September 3, 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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, 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. 26-000886 Page 2 of 4 MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information. If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or email taxtrib@michigan.gov. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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Pantelis Pappas 1633 Sioux Trail Niles , MI 49120
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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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, 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
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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** BERRIEN County: CITY OF NILES Jurisdiction: Printed on Parcel Number: 74-0780-0089-00-3 139,000S 139,000M 149,400 135,600 13,800 2024 143,309C 149,700 134,700 15,000 2025 147,178C 147,600M 147,600 132,600 15,000 2026 Tentative Tentative Tentative Tentative 2027 Taxable Value Tribunal/ Other Board of Review Assessed Value Building Value Land Value Year Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value D/W/P: 5in Ren. Conc. 9.46 990 64 5,994 D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.97 240 64 1,071 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 7,065 * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value FF 100.00 173.00 1.0000 1.0000 300 100 30,000 100 Actual Front Feet, 0.40 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 30,000 Land Value Estimates for Land Table R7441.R7441 RES WEST NS 04/25/2024 20% REINSP CH 03/11/2009 OWR/AGNT C 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 Public Improvements Vacant Improved X The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009. Licensed To: Township of Niles, County of Berrien, Michigan Comments/Influences LOT 89 BALLARD HILLS NO 2 Tax Description PAPPAS PANTELIS L PAPPAS RACHEL R 1633 SIOUX TRL NILES MI 49120-3139 Owner's Name/Address 1633 SIOUX TRL Property Address 2027 Est TCV Tentative MAP: P.R.E. 100% 01/09/2018 School: NILES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST Status Number Date Building Permit(s) Zoning: LDR Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV 100.0 PROPERTY TRANSFER 03-ARM'S LENGTH WD 11/10/2017 225,000 PAPPAS PANTELIS L BUSSE, FRED & STANLEY, LIN Prcnt. Trans. Verified By Liber & Page Terms of Sale Inst. Type Sale Date Sale Price Grantee Grantor 06/30/2026
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Class: C Effec. Age: 32 Floor Area: 2,703 Total Base New : 481,616 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 327,498 X 0.828 Estimated T.C.V: 271,168 Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family 1 STORY Cls C Blt 1974 (11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool Ground Area = 2703 SF Floor Area = 2703 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=68/100/100/100/68 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Brick Basement 1,624 1 Story Siding Crawl Space 439 1 Story Siding Crawl Space 640 Total: 403,219 274,190 Other Additions/Adjustments Recreation Room 834 16,755 11,393 Plumbing 3 Fixture Bath 2 9,488 6,452 Vent Fan 3 774 526 Ceramic Tile Wains 2 4,674 3,178 Porches CPP 136 2,935 1,996 Garages Class: C Exterior: Brick Foundation: 42 Inch (Finished) Base Cost 599 36,755 24,993 Common Wall: 2 Wall 1 -7,368 -5,010 Door Opener 1 558 379 Water/Sewer Public Water 1 1,552 1,055 Public Sewer 1 1,552 1,055 Built-Ins Appliance Allow. 1 2,874 1,954 Dishwasher 1 809 550 Garbage Disposal 1 272 185 <<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>> Carport Area: Roof: Bsmnt Garage: Year Built: 1974 Car Capacity: Class: C Exterior: Brick Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: 2 Wall Foundation: 42 Inch Finished ?: Yes Auto. Doors: 1 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 599 % Good: 0 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 (17) Garage CPP 136 Type Area (16) Porches/Decks Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Gas 1 (15) Fireplaces Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub Oven Microwave Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System 1 1 1 (15) Built-ins Lump Sum Items: Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal Septic 2000 Gal Septic 1 1 (14) Water/Sewer Average Fixture(s) 3 Fixture Bath 2 Fixture Bath Softener, Auto Softener, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan 3 2 3 (13) Plumbing Few Ave. X Many No. of Elec. Outlets Min Ord. Ex. X No./Qual. of Fixtures Amps Service 100 (12) Electric Central Air Wood Furnace Forced Air w/o Ducts Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling X Elec. Steam Oil Coal Gas Wood X (11) Heating/Cooling Joists: 2X10 Unsupported Len: Cntr.Sup: (10) Floor Support Recreation SF Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF Walkout Doors (A) 834 (9) Basement Finish Conc. Block Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood Concrete Floor 10 X (8) Basement Basement: 1624 S.F. Crawl: 1079 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (7) Excavation Plaster X (6) Ceilings Kitchen: Carpeted Other: Carpeted Other: (5) Floors H.C. X Solid Doors: Small Ord X Lg Size of Closets Min Ord X Ex Trim & Decoration Plaster Wood T&G Drywall Paneled X X (4) Interior Eavestrough Insulation Front Overhang Other Overhang X 0 0 (3) Roof (cont.) *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on Parcel Number: 74-0780-0089-00-3 Chimney: Brick Asphalt Shingle X Gambrel Mansard Shed Gable Hip Flat X (3) Roof Wood Sash Metal Sash Vinyl Sash Double Hung Horiz. Slide Casement Double Glass Patio Doors Storms & Screens X X Large Avg. Small X Many Avg. Few X (2) Windows Wood/Shingle Aluminum/Vinyl Brick Brick/Siding Insulation X X (1) Exterior Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor Bedrooms 1 6 3 Room List Condition: Very Good Remodeled 0 Yr Built 1974 Building Style: 1 STORY Wood
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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: 26-000886 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Evidence Attachment File Name: MTT 26-000886 Pappas - Evidence - RC 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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: May 12, 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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Pantelis Pappas 1633 Sioux Trail Niles , MI 49120
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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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: May 12, 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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000886 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: City Of Niles (BERRIEN) 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 Edward M.I. Last Name VanderVries Firm Name (if any) V&V Assessing LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1225 HOLIDAY LN City or Town Portage State Michigan ZIP Code 49024 Telephone Number 2697201928 E-mail Address evandervries2024@hotmail.com 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: Assessed at 50% of market per STC guidelines. 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: 74-0780-0089-003 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 147600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 147178 What do you believe is the fair market value? 295200 What do you believe is the taxable value? 147178 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Edward K VanderVries 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 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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent 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: June 25, 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. 26-000886 Page 2 of 4 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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Pantelis Pappas 1633 Sioux Trail Niles , MI 49120
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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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Respondent has failed to file an answer. See TTR 281. Respondent must file an answer within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Respondent 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.2 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: June 25, 2026 2 “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. 26-000886 Page 2 of 2 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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RECEIVED
MAR 8 1 2026
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / UNCAPPING
Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other
Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.¢., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in
default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact information
First Name
[XN
Last Name/Company Name
Pantelis
Pappas
Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
1633 Sloux Trail
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
NILES
Mi
49120
Telephone Number 269470 3790
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via ematl)
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
MA.
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property information *use the multipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
How many parcels are you
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
appealing?
1
[J Yost
[1] Now
**|f No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel
Property Address (No., Street)
1633 Sioux Trait
City or Town
County
.
State
ZIP Code
NILES
Berrien
MI
49120Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing check ali that apply) 4 True Cash and Taxable Value [J Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal - Every room in the house is dated from the 70's so the Effective Age is closer fo 50 years or greater - Concrete driveway is deteriorating badly and is only 30% or less - Land Value of the house should not have increased, and should be valued at $13,800 or less - Comparable home in the area is currently on the market for $244,900 https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1025-Joliet-Dr_Niles_MI_49120_M4 4319-36904 7cid=eml_fs_dg_pc_sortbyprice_treatment_1946:6542d143b79683eead62f2 52:rm202603062000_Markefing_Buyer_Daily_PriceChanges_buyerPriceChanges#app Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? J Yes No if Yes, check which BOR you attended: [Wm] March [m] July [i] December if No, please check the applicable reason(s): [I] Not required to attend [I] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Od Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain: Unable to make a decision due to lack of quorum
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GRETCHEN WHITMER
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Number: 74-0780-0089-00-3
Classification of Property:
Real]
Personal
4 {check one}
Agricuttural [J
Commerciai
[J
Industrial 0
Restdential
#4
Timber-Cutover [J
Developmental [J
Utility [J (check one)
Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established
Taxable Valtte established by the Board of Review:
by the Board of Review: $147,600
$147,178
What do you believe is the fair market value {also known as true cash value)?
$250,000
‘What do you believe Is the assessed value? {multiply true cash
What do you believe Is the taxable value? {cannot exceed
value by .5)
$1 25,000
assessed value)
$1 25,000
Fee Information
Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least
issue?
M1 ves
[1 no
1f you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees.
50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for ail tax years at
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
Ifthe property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at feast 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for ali tax years at
issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute.
(f you are appealing more than one
parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your fiting fee, plus $25.00
will be added for each additional parcel being appeated, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00
{Ef your property is residential properly (see MCL 205.762) and
the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is:
Filing Fee is:
$100,000.00 and under
$125.00
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00
$200.00
$Over $500,000.00
$300.00
if the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and
the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is:
Filing Fee Is:
$100,000.00 and under
$250.00
* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.
if the property is
NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the
appeal does not quaify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
Signature *Required
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03/13/2026 11:54 AM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM NILES CITY ASSESSOR 333 N2ND STREET NILES MI 49120 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION:
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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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: May 12, 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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Pantelis Pappas 1633 Sioux Trail Niles , MI 49120
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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 Pantelis Pappas, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000886 City Of Niles, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: __Tribunal Clerk_____ Entered: May 12, 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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RECEIVED
MAR 8 1 2026
MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / UNCAPPING
Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other
Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.¢., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition, if applicable.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in
default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact information
First Name
[XN
Last Name/Company Name
Pantelis
Pappas
Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route}
1633 Sloux Trail
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
NILES
Mi
49120
Telephone Number 269470 3790
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via ematl)
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
MA.
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property information *use the multipte parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
How many parcels are you
If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining?
appealing?
1
[J Yost
[1] Now
**|f No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel
Property Address (No., Street)
1633 Sioux Trait
City or Town
County
.
State
ZIP Code
NILES
Berrien
MI
49120Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing check ali that apply) 4 True Cash and Taxable Value [J Taxable Value Only (calculation) [J Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal - Every room in the house is dated from the 70's so the Effective Age is closer fo 50 years or greater - Concrete driveway is deteriorating badly and is only 30% or less - Land Value of the house should not have increased, and should be valued at $13,800 or less - Comparable home in the area is currently on the market for $244,900 https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1025-Joliet-Dr_Niles_MI_49120_M4 4319-36904 7cid=eml_fs_dg_pc_sortbyprice_treatment_1946:6542d143b79683eead62f2 52:rm202603062000_Markefing_Buyer_Daily_PriceChanges_buyerPriceChanges#app Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? J Yes No if Yes, check which BOR you attended: [Wm] March [m] July [i] December if No, please check the applicable reason(s): [I] Not required to attend [I] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5) Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order Od Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping Other If you checked “other” above, explain: Unable to make a decision due to lack of quorum
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GRETCHEN WHITMER
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Number: 74-0780-0089-00-3
Classification of Property:
Real]
Personal
4 {check one}
Agricuttural [J
Commerciai
[J
Industrial 0
Restdential
#4
Timber-Cutover [J
Developmental [J
Utility [J (check one)
Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established
Taxable Valtte established by the Board of Review:
by the Board of Review: $147,600
$147,178
What do you believe is the fair market value {also known as true cash value)?
$250,000
‘What do you believe Is the assessed value? {multiply true cash
What do you believe Is the taxable value? {cannot exceed
value by .5)
$1 25,000
assessed value)
$1 25,000
Fee Information
Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least
issue?
M1 ves
[1 no
1f you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees.
50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for ail tax years at
MARLON |. BROWN, DPA
Ifthe property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at feast 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for ali tax years at
issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute.
(f you are appealing more than one
parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your fiting fee, plus $25.00
will be added for each additional parcel being appeated, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00
{Ef your property is residential properly (see MCL 205.762) and
the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is:
Filing Fee is:
$100,000.00 and under
$125.00
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00
$200.00
$Over $500,000.00
$300.00
if the property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and
the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is:
Filing Fee Is:
$100,000.00 and under
$250.00
* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.
if the property is
NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the
appeal does not quaify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.
Signature *Required
/)
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Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s er Lido
[ )
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]
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03/13/2026 11:54 AM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM NILES CITY ASSESSOR 333 N2ND STREET NILES MI 49120 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION:
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