Qi Young Petitioner V City Of Flint 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

Qi Young,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001095

City Of Flint,

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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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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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

Qi Young,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001095

City Of

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MTT

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STATE

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

GENESEE

County:

CITY OF FLINT

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

47-32-453-030

11,203C

24,100

18,000

6,100

2024

29,200S

29,200

21,600

7,600

2025

29,988C

32,700M

32,700

23,500

9,200

2026

29,988C

33,400

24,200

9,200

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

Ad-Hoc Unit-In-Place Items

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

 /CI16/YARI/PATR/ALUOSBEL 11.20 32 50 179

 /CI16/YARI/PATR/ALUOSBEL 11.20 18 50 101

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 280

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

STANDARD 120.00 104.00 1.0000 1.0198 150 100 18,356

 120 Actual Front Feet, 0.29 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 18,356

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 205.R-205

KW 07/26/2017 REAPPRAISA

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.

Public

Improvements

Vacant

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: City of Flint, County of 

Genesee, Michigan

7/26/17 REAPPRAISAL; SPOKE W/OWNER TO

VERIFY INFORMATION. NO BASEMENT FINISH.

VINYL FLOOR IN KITCHEN/BATH WITH CARPET

IN REMAINDER OF STRUCTURE. EXTERIOR

INSPECTION. ROOF AND EXTERIOR IN FAIR

CONDITION. CENTRAL AIR UNIT IN PLACE AT

EAST. KW

COMB ON 11/19/2013 COMPLETED

02/14/2014 BY TWEISS OWNER REQUEST

6/26/13;

PARENT PARCEL(S): 47-32-453-008,

47-32-453-006;

CHILD PARCEL(S): 47-32-453-030;

-----------------------------------------

---------

Comments/Influences

PLAT OF BELLAIRE LOTS 60, 61 AND 62

COMBINED ON 11/19/2013 FROM 47-32-453-008

 47-32-453-006;

Tax Description

YOUNG, QI

3147 SANDOVAL DR

LAKE ORION MI 48360

Taxpayer's Name/Address

YOUNG, QI

3147 SANDOVAL DR

LAKE ORION MI 48360

Owner's Name/Address

1916 COLON ST

Property Address

2027 Est TCV 66,704 TCV/TFA: 65.40

: 07-32-453-030-4

P.R.E. 0% 

School: FLINT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: GN-1

Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO

0.0

NOT VERIFIED

2288/693

21-NOT USED/OTHER

QC

04/17/1987

0

BENNETT, VICTOR N & WF DO

BYERS, EILEEN S/O ALBERT 

0.0

NOT VERIFIED

20210503004357

07-DEATH CERTIFICATE

OTH

10/12/2020

0

BENNETT, VICTOR N

0.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

20210503004357

15-LADY BIRD

QC

02/04/2021

0

BENNETT, DONNIA M

BENNETT, DONNIA M

100.0

DEED

20241003005126

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

09/26/2024

30,500

YOUNG, QI

BENNETT, DONNIA

Prcnt.

Trans.

Verified

By

Liber

& Page

Terms of Sale

Inst.

Type

Sale

Date

Sale

Price

Grantee

Grantor

08/06/2026

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Class: CD

Effec. Age: 36

Floor Area: 1,020 

Total Base New : 166,901 E.C.F.

Total Depr Cost: 106,817 X 0.450

Estimated T.C.V: 48,068 

Carport Area: 

Roof: 

Bsmnt Garage: 

Year Built: 1969

Car Capacity: 1.5

Class: CD

Exterior: Siding

Brick Ven.: 0

Stone Ven.: 0

Common Wall: Detache

Foundation: 18 Inch

Finished ?: 

Auto. Doors: 1

Mech. Doors: 0

Area: 352

% Good: 0

Storage Area: 0

No Conc. Floor: 0

 (17) Garage

CPP

CPP

32

18

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 Ga

 (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

 (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

1

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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: 26-001095

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: young

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001095 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

City of Flint 

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

1101 S Saginaw 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Flint 

M 

eee 

Telephone mere 1 0-766-72 55 

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

rstinson@cityofflint.com 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

| 

First Name: 

M.L: 

Last Name: 

Robert 

Stinson 

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 

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. 

O Yes 

O 

No 

Not Applicable 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? 

O Yes 

No

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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 

values are fair and can be shown through sales comps. 

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)? 

Yes 

OJ 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? [] Yes 

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? [] Yes 

No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

[J ves 

No 

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? 

NA 

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

Parcel Number: 

1 7_39_453-030 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricultural (J 

Commercial 

J 

Industrial 

J 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover [J 

~~ Developmental [J 

Utility (] (check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

by the Board of Review: 

29,988 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 

65,400 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

value by .5) 32,700 

assessed value) 29,988 

Signature required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

. 

N 

Robert Stinson

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO 

VALUATION/UNCAPPING APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for filing this Small Claims answer form. For questions that are 

not answered by these instructions, please visit the Tribunal's website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the completed form to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 

2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information: 

If the respondent is a unit of 

government, the “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of 

government

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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: 26-001095

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Response to Order - Answer

Attachment File Name: young 2

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

Qi Young,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001095

City Of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.1 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).2 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The 

appeal shall continue for the 2026

 tax year(s) only.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 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

1 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

2 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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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

Qi Young,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-001095

City Of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.3 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).4 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The 

appeal shall continue for the 2026

 tax year(s) only.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: August 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

3 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

4 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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MTT Docket No. 26-001095

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1916 Colon St, Flint, MI 48506-2302, Genesee County

APN: 47-32-453-030

 CLIP: 7170978635

SEARCH CRITERIA

Number of Comparables

4

Land Use

Same As Subject

Sort Method

Distance From Subject (Closest)

Distressed Sales

Include All Tax Sales

Distance from Subject

1 miles

Geographic Boundary

NO PREFERENCE

Pool

No Preference

Date Type

RECORDING DATE

Search Period

01/13/2025 - 01/13/2026

SUMMARY STATISTICS

Subject Property

High

Low

Median

Average

Sale Price

$31,000

$25,000

$26,599

$27,300

Price Per Square Foot

$36.19

$22.62

$27.52

$28.46

Living Area Sq Ft

1,176

735

1,015

985

Lot Sq Ft

12,632

8,276

4,356

4,356

5,336

Bedrooms

3

2

3

3

Total Baths

1

1

1

1

Year Built

1953

1923

1947

1943

Distance (miles)

0.67

0.42

0.56

0.56

Value Projected by Asse

ssment

$46,086

State Equalized Value (S

EV)

$24,100

$25,300

$8,900

$15,900

$16,500

RealAVM™(1)

$49,500

$72,300

$27,400

$40,850

$45,350

(1) RealAVM™ is a CoreLogic® derived value and should not be used in lieu of an appraisal.

Comparables Courtesy of Samuel Urban, Realcomp II Ltd

Generated on: 01/13/26

The data within this report is compiled by CoreLogic from public and private sources. The data is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. The accuracy of the data contained herein can be

independently verified by the recipient of this report with the applicable county or municipality.

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Subject Property

Comparable 1

Comparable 2

Comparable 3

Address

1916 Colon St

2310 Thom St

2017 Oklahoma Ave

2905 Thom St

Property ID

47-32-453-030

41-05-252-010

41-05-253-034

41-04-106-020

City/Village/Township

Flint

Flint

Flint

Flint

Recording Date

11/12/2025

09/04/2025

01/31/2025

Document Date

MLS: 09/26/2024

11/07/2025

08/29/2025

Tax: 01/24/2025 MLS: 01/29/2

025

Sale Price

$25,000

$31,000

$26,599

MLS Sold Price

$30,500

$25,000

$15,250

Price Per Square Foot

$26.62

$28.41

$22.62

Stories

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

MLS: 1.5

MLS: 1

Total Rooms

6

6

6

Bedrooms

MLS: 3

2

3

3

Bathrooms (Total)

MLS: 1

1

1

1

Bathrooms (Full)

MLS: 1

1

1

1

Exterior

Aluminum/Vinyl

Aluminum/Vinyl

Wood Siding

Garage Type

Detached Garage

Detached Garage

Detached Garage

Garage Capacity

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

Year Built

MLS: 1928

1923

1941

1953

Heat Type

Forced Air

Forced Air

Forced Air

Lot Frontage

40

80

45

Lot Depth

105

105

100

Acres

0.29

0.1

0.19

0.1

Lot Sq Ft

12,632

4,356

8,276

4,356

Land Use - Category

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Land Use - County

Residential Improved

Residential Improved

Residential Improved

Residential Improved

Land Use - CoreLogic

SFR

SFR

SFR

SFR

Annual Tax

$862

$559

$522

$2,073

State Equalized Value (SEV)

$24,100

$8,900

$13,100

$25,300

School District

Flint

Flint

Flint

Flint

Subdivision

Plat Of Bellaire

Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights

Eastwood

Distance (miles)

0.42

0.46

0.67

MLS Standard Status

Sold/Closed Sale

Sold/Closed Sale

Expired

Sold/Closed Sale

Above Grade Sq Ft

939

1,091

1,176

Living Area Sq Ft

MLS: 1,020

939

Tax: 1,091 MLS: 1,459

1,176

 

Comparables Courtesy of Samuel Urban, Realcomp II Ltd

Generated on: 01/13/26

The data within this report is compiled by CoreLogic from public and private sources. The data is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. The accuracy of the data contained herein can be

independently verified by the recipient of this report with the applicable county or municipality.

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Subject Property

Comparable 4

Address

1916 Colon St

2909 Thom St

Property ID

47-32-453-030

41-04-106-021

City/Village/Township

Flint

Flint

Recording Date

01/31/2025

Document Date

MLS: 09/26/2024

Tax: 01/24/2025 MLS: 01/29/2025

Sale Price

$26,599

MLS Sold Price

$30,500

$15,250

Price Per Square Foot

$36.19

Stories

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

Total Rooms

5

Bedrooms

MLS: 3

2

Bathrooms (Total)

MLS: 1

1

Bathrooms (Full)

MLS: 1

1

Exterior

Wood Siding

Garage Type

Detached Garage

Garage Capacity

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

Year Built

MLS: 1928

1953

Heat Type

Forced Air

Lot Frontage

45

Lot Depth

100

Acres

0.29

0.1

Lot Sq Ft

12,632

4,356

Land Use - Category

Residential

Residential

Land Use - County

Residential Improved

Residential

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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CITY OF FLINT 

ASSESSMENT DIVISION 

1101 S SAGINAW ST STE 201A 

FLINT MI 48502 

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

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

47-32-453-030 

1916 COLON ST 

PLAT OF BELLAIRE LOTS 60, 61 AND 62 COMBINED ON 

11/19/2013 FROM 47-32-453-008, 47-32-453-006; 

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 

47-32-453-030 

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

Board of Review Comments 

NOT ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO WARRANT A REDUCTION 

[2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

32,700 

| 

[2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

32,700 

] 

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

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

29,988 

| 

[2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

29,988 

[2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

| 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a 

petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, 

Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, 

Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on a Michigan Tax 

Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.ttp://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html 

“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.”

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Witigan Deporment of Tressuy 

THIS 

IS 

NOT 

A TAX 

BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

ress 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211 24c and Sec 211 34c, as amended. 

This is 3 model assessment notica to be used by the local assessor 

FROM CITY OF FLINT 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

ASSESSMENT DIVISION 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

47-32-453-030 

1101 S SAGINAW ST STE 201A 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

FLINT MI 48502 

1916 COLON ST 

FLINT, MI 48506 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

25010 

NER'S 

NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON 

NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

OWNER'S 

NAME 

& 

EXEMPTIONS 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence”: 

EIT 

% Exempt 

As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

9% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal”: 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”: 

FLLETUT 

IT ATRL 

| 

Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

765% 

Spouse” 

[1 Yes 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property”: 

Od Yes 

Exempt As “Development Property": 

Yes 

[X] 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

PLAT OF BELLAIRE LOTS 60, 61 AND 62 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

Residential 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

Residential 

The change in taxable value will 

increase/decrease your tax bill 

PRIOR AMOUNT 

CURRENT 

CHANGE FROM 

for the 2026 

year by approximately: $55 

YEAR: 

2025 

TenamvE aU 

b= 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

29.200 

29.988 

788 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

29.200 

32,700 

3,500 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

i 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV). 

29,200 

32,700 

3,500 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP I8§025 

THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? O Yes 

6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 

Market Adjustment 

No 

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:

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May 18th, 2026 

 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

Small Claims Division 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

 

RE: Petition to Michigan Tax Tribunal – 2026 Property Tax Assessment Appeal 

Property Address: 1916 Colon St, Flint, MI 48506 

Parcel ID: 47-32-453-030 

School District Code: 25010 

Classification: 401 – Residential 

Respondent: City of Flint 

 

Dear Members of the Michigan Tax Tribunal: 

I am filing this petition to appeal the 2026 assessed value and taxable value of the above-

referenced property. I protested this assessment at the City of Flint Board of Review on March 

10, 2026, which denied my appeal stating insufficient evidence. I respectfully request that the 

Tribunal reduce the assessed value (State Equalized Value) and taxable value to accurately 

reflect the property’s true cash value as established by the arm’s-length purchase price and 

comparable market sales. 

CURRENT 2026 ASSESSMENT (AS ESTABLISHED BY BOARD OF REVIEW) 

The 2026 assessment as established by the Board of Review is as follows: 

Item 

Amount 

2026 Assessed Value (SEV) 

$32,700 

Implied True Cash (Market) Value (SEV × 2) 

$65,400 

2026 Taxable Value 

$29,988 

 

BASIS FOR APPEAL 

1. Recent Arm’s-Length Purchase Price 

I purchased this property on September 26, 2024, through a bona fide, arm’s-length transaction 

for $30,500 (as shown on the ALTA Settlement Statement, attached). The property was listed 

on the MLS, marketed to the general public, and sold to a willing buyer at a price agreed upon 

by both parties. Under Michigan law, the recent sale price of a property in an arm’s-length 

transaction is one of the strongest indicators of true cash value. The current 2026 assessment 

implies a market value of $65,400 – which is more than double (214%) the actual price I paid for 

this property approximately 18 months ago. There have been no significant improvements or 

market changes that would justify this valuation. 

Based on the purchase price alone, the SEV should be no more than $15,250 (50% of 

$30,500). However, as detailed below, the property’s condition has deteriorated since

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purchased due to an unfinished bathroom, placing the current true cash value well below 

the original purchase price. 

2. Comparable Sales Analysis 

A comparable sales report was prepared by Realcomp II Ltd (generated January 13, 2026) 

identifying recent sales within 1 mile of the subject property, all residential single-family homes 

in the Flint School District. The three most relevant comparables confirm that the current 

assessment is excessive: 

Address 

Sale Date 

Sale Price 

Sq Ft 

$/Sq Ft 

SEV 

2310 Thom St 

11/12/2025 

$25,000 

939 

$26.62 

$8,900 

2017 Oklahoma Ave 

09/04/2025 

$31,000 

1,091 

$28.41 

$13,100 

2909 Thom St 

01/31/2025 

$26,599 

735 

$36.19 

$18,700 

Average 

 

$27,533 

922 

$30.41 

$13,567 

 

The average sale price of the three most comparable properties is $27,533, and the average 

SEV of these properties is $13,567. My property, with an MLS living area of approximately 

1,020 sq ft, sold for $30,500 – which is actually above the comparable average. Despite this, the 

City has assessed the property at an SEV of $32,700, which is more than double the average 

SEV of comparable properties and implies a market value far exceeding any recent sale in the 

immediate area. 

3. Current Property Condition – Unfinished Bathroom 

At the time of purchase in September 2024, the bathroom was fully functional and in working 

condition. After taking ownership, an issue was discovered that required the bathroom to be torn 

out. As a result, the bathroom is currently unfinished and not fully functional. This materially 

diminishes the property’s livability and market value below what would otherwise be expected 

for a comparable home. The estimated cost to complete the bathroom renovation is 

approximately $5,000 to $10,000, which directly reduces the property’s current market value 

below the $30,500 purchase price. A reasonable estimate of current true cash

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Ass

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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

Qi

M.I.

Last Name

Young

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

3147 Sandoval Dr

City or Town

Lake Orion

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48360

Telephone Number

2486906802

E-mail Address

qixiao75@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)

1916 Colon St

City or Town

Flint

County

Genesee

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48506

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Flint (GENESEE)

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

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

I am appealing the 2026 assessed value (SEV) of $32,700 and taxable value of $29,988 for my property at 1916 Colon St, Flint, MI 48506 (Parcel ID: 47-32-453-

030). I protested this assessment at the March 10, 2026 City of Flint Board of Review, which denied my appeal stating insufficient evidence.

The current SEV of $32,700 implies a true cash value of $65,400, which is more than double the $30,500 I paid for this property in a bona fide, arm's-length MLS 

transaction in September 2024. Under Michigan law, a recent arm's-length sale price is one of the strongest indicators of true cash value.

Furthermore, after purchase, a problem was discovered that required the bathroom to be torn out. The bathroom was fully functional at the time of purchase but 

is currently unfinished and not operational. The estimated cost to complete the bathroom renovation is $5,000 to $10,000, which reduces the property's current 

market value below the original purchase price.

Three comparable sales within 1 mile, all residential single-family homes in the Flint School District, sold between $25,000 and $31,000 with SEV values ranging 

from $8,900 to $18,700. All three comparable properties have SEV values significantly lower than my property's SEV of $32,700, creating an inequitable 

assessment.

Petitioner's Contention of Value:

Current True Cash Value: $65,400 | Requested True Cash Value: $20,000

Current SEV: $32,700 | Requested SEV: $10,000

Current Taxable Value: $29,988 | Requested Taxable Value: $10,000

Supporting Evidence to be Submitted:

Copy of 2026 Notice of Assessment

Board of Review denial

Closing/settlement documents showing $30,500 purchase price

Comparable sales report (Realcomp II Ltd, generated 01/13/2026)

Photographs of unfinished bathroom

Property Transfer Affidavit

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:

2025,2026

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

47-32-453-030

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

32700

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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

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

29988

What do you believe is the fair market value?

20000

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

10000

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

10000

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Qi

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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

Qi Young,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001095

City Of Flint,

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: August 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

Qi Young,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001095

City Of Flint,

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: August 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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1916 Colon St, Flint, MI 48506-2302, Genesee County

APN: 47-32-453-030

 CLIP: 7170978635

SEARCH CRITERIA

Number of Comparables

4

Land Use

Same As Subject

Sort Method

Distance From Subject (Closest)

Distressed Sales

Include All Tax Sales

Distance from Subject

1 miles

Geographic Boundary

NO PREFERENCE

Pool

No Preference

Date Type

RECORDING DATE

Search Period

01/13/2025 - 01/13/2026

SUMMARY STATISTICS

Subject Property

High

Low

Median

Average

Sale Price

$31,000

$25,000

$26,599

$27,300

Price Per Square Foot

$36.19

$22.62

$27.52

$28.46

Living Area Sq Ft

1,176

735

1,015

985

Lot Sq Ft

12,632

8,276

4,356

4,356

5,336

Bedrooms

3

2

3

3

Total Baths

1

1

1

1

Year Built

1953

1923

1947

1943

Distance (miles)

0.67

0.42

0.56

0.56

Value Projected by Asse

ssment

$46,086

State Equalized Value (S

EV)

$24,100

$25,300

$8,900

$15,900

$16,500

RealAVM™(1)

$49,500

$72,300

$27,400

$40,850

$45,350

(1) RealAVM™ is a CoreLogic® derived value and should not be used in lieu of an appraisal.

Comparables Courtesy of Samuel Urban, Realcomp II Ltd

Generated on: 01/13/26

The data within this report is compiled by CoreLogic from public and private sources. The data is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. The accuracy of the data contained herein can be

independently verified by the recipient of this report with the applicable county or municipality.

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Subject Property

Comparable 1

Comparable 2

Comparable 3

Address

1916 Colon St

2310 Thom St

2017 Oklahoma Ave

2905 Thom St

Property ID

47-32-453-030

41-05-252-010

41-05-253-034

41-04-106-020

City/Village/Township

Flint

Flint

Flint

Flint

Recording Date

11/12/2025

09/04/2025

01/31/2025

Document Date

MLS: 09/26/2024

11/07/2025

08/29/2025

Tax: 01/24/2025 MLS: 01/29/2

025

Sale Price

$25,000

$31,000

$26,599

MLS Sold Price

$30,500

$25,000

$15,250

Price Per Square Foot

$26.62

$28.41

$22.62

Stories

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

MLS: 1.5

MLS: 1

Total Rooms

6

6

6

Bedrooms

MLS: 3

2

3

3

Bathrooms (Total)

MLS: 1

1

1

1

Bathrooms (Full)

MLS: 1

1

1

1

Exterior

Aluminum/Vinyl

Aluminum/Vinyl

Wood Siding

Garage Type

Detached Garage

Detached Garage

Detached Garage

Garage Capacity

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

Year Built

MLS: 1928

1923

1941

1953

Heat Type

Forced Air

Forced Air

Forced Air

Lot Frontage

40

80

45

Lot Depth

105

105

100

Acres

0.29

0.1

0.19

0.1

Lot Sq Ft

12,632

4,356

8,276

4,356

Land Use - Category

Residential

Residential

Residential

Residential

Land Use - County

Residential Improved

Residential Improved

Residential Improved

Residential Improved

Land Use - CoreLogic

SFR

SFR

SFR

SFR

Annual Tax

$862

$559

$522

$2,073

State Equalized Value (SEV)

$24,100

$8,900

$13,100

$25,300

School District

Flint

Flint

Flint

Flint

Subdivision

Plat Of Bellaire

Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights

Eastwood

Distance (miles)

0.42

0.46

0.67

MLS Standard Status

Sold/Closed Sale

Sold/Closed Sale

Expired

Sold/Closed Sale

Above Grade Sq Ft

939

1,091

1,176

Living Area Sq Ft

MLS: 1,020

939

Tax: 1,091 MLS: 1,459

1,176

 

Comparables Courtesy of Samuel Urban, Realcomp II Ltd

Generated on: 01/13/26

The data within this report is compiled by CoreLogic from public and private sources. The data is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. The accuracy of the data contained herein can be

independently verified by the recipient of this report with the applicable county or municipality.

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Subject Property

Comparable 4

Address

1916 Colon St

2909 Thom St

Property ID

47-32-453-030

41-04-106-021

City/Village/Township

Flint

Flint

Recording Date

01/31/2025

Document Date

MLS: 09/26/2024

Tax: 01/24/2025 MLS: 01/29/2025

Sale Price

$26,599

MLS Sold Price

$30,500

$15,250

Price Per Square Foot

$36.19

Stories

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

Total Rooms

5

Bedrooms

MLS: 3

2

Bathrooms (Total)

MLS: 1

1

Bathrooms (Full)

MLS: 1

1

Exterior

Wood Siding

Garage Type

Detached Garage

Garage Capacity

MLS: 1

MLS: 1

Year Built

MLS: 1928

1953

Heat Type

Forced Air

Lot Frontage

45

Lot Depth

100

Acres

0.29

0.1

Lot Sq Ft

12,632

4,356

Land Use - Category

Residential

Residential

Land Use - County

Residential Improved

Residential

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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CITY OF FLINT 

ASSESSMENT DIVISION 

1101 S SAGINAW ST STE 201A 

FLINT MI 48502 

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

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

47-32-453-030 

1916 COLON ST 

PLAT OF BELLAIRE LOTS 60, 61 AND 62 COMBINED ON 

11/19/2013 FROM 47-32-453-008, 47-32-453-006; 

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 

47-32-453-030 

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

Board of Review Comments 

NOT ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO WARRANT A REDUCTION 

[2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

32,700 

| 

[2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

32,700 

] 

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

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

29,988 

| 

[2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

29,988 

[2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

| 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding tentative assessed value, you may appeal that decision by filing a 

petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O.Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909. Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, 

Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property may be appealed by May 31. Agricultural Real, Residential Real, 

Timber - Cut Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property may be appealed by July 31. The petition must be filed on a Michigan Tax 

Tribunal for or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.ttp://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html 

“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.”

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Witigan Deporment of Tressuy 

THIS 

IS 

NOT 

A TAX 

BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

ress 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211 24c and Sec 211 34c, as amended. 

This is 3 model assessment notica to be used by the local assessor 

FROM CITY OF FLINT 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

ASSESSMENT DIVISION 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

47-32-453-030 

1101 S SAGINAW ST STE 201A 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

FLINT MI 48502 

1916 COLON ST 

FLINT, MI 48506 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

25010 

NER'S 

NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON 

NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

OWNER'S 

NAME 

& 

EXEMPTIONS 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence”: 

EIT 

% Exempt 

As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

9% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal”: 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”: 

FLLETUT 

IT ATRL 

| 

Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

765% 

Spouse” 

[1 Yes 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property”: 

Od Yes 

Exempt As “Development Property": 

Yes 

[X] 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

PLAT OF BELLAIRE LOTS 60, 61 AND 62 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

Residential 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

Residential 

The change in taxable value will 

increase/decrease your tax bill 

PRIOR AMOUNT 

CURRENT 

CHANGE FROM 

for the 2026 

year by approximately: $55 

YEAR: 

2025 

TenamvE aU 

b= 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

29.200 

29.988 

788 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

29.200 

32,700 

3,500 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

i 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV). 

29,200 

32,700 

3,500 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP I8§025 

THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? O Yes 

6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 

Market Adjustment 

No 

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:

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May 18th, 2026 

 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

Small Claims Division 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

 

RE: Petition to Michigan Tax Tribunal – 2026 Property Tax Assessment Appeal 

Property Address: 1916 Colon St, Flint, MI 48506 

Parcel ID: 47-32-453-030 

School District Code: 25010 

Classification: 401 – Residential 

Respondent: City of Flint 

 

Dear Members of the Michigan Tax Tribunal: 

I am filing this petition to appeal the 2026 assessed value and taxable value of the above-

referenced property. I protested this assessment at the City of Flint Board of Review on March 

10, 2026, which denied my appeal stating insufficient evidence. I respectfully request that the 

Tribunal reduce the assessed value (State Equalized Value) and taxable value to accurately 

reflect the property’s true cash value as established by the arm’s-length purchase price and 

comparable market sales. 

CURRENT 2026 ASSESSMENT (AS ESTABLISHED BY BOARD OF REVIEW) 

The 2026 assessment as established by the Board of Review is as follows: 

Item 

Amount 

2026 Assessed Value (SEV) 

$32,700 

Implied True Cash (Market) Value (SEV × 2) 

$65,400 

2026 Taxable Value 

$29,988 

 

BASIS FOR APPEAL 

1. Recent Arm’s-Length Purchase Price 

I purchased this property on September 26, 2024, through a bona fide, arm’s-length transaction 

for $30,500 (as shown on the ALTA Settlement Statement, attached). The property was listed 

on the MLS, marketed to the general public, and sold to a willing buyer at a price agreed upon 

by both parties. Under Michigan law, the recent sale price of a property in an arm’s-length 

transaction is one of the strongest indicators of true cash value. The current 2026 assessment 

implies a market value of $65,400 – which is more than double (214%) the actual price I paid for 

this property approximately 18 months ago. There have been no significant improvements or 

market changes that would justify this valuation. 

Based on the purchase price alone, the SEV should be no more than $15,250 (50% of 

$30,500). However, as detailed below, the property’s condition has deteriorated since

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purchased due to an unfinished bathroom, placing the current true cash value well below 

the original purchase price. 

2. Comparable Sales Analysis 

A comparable sales report was prepared by Realcomp II Ltd (generated January 13, 2026) 

identifying recent sales within 1 mile of the subject property, all residential single-family homes 

in the Flint School District. The three most relevant comparables confirm that the current 

assessment is excessive: 

Address 

Sale Date 

Sale Price 

Sq Ft 

$/Sq Ft 

SEV 

2310 Thom St 

11/12/2025 

$25,000 

939 

$26.62 

$8,900 

2017 Oklahoma Ave 

09/04/2025 

$31,000 

1,091 

$28.41 

$13,100 

2909 Thom St 

01/31/2025 

$26,599 

735 

$36.19 

$18,700 

Average 

 

$27,533 

922 

$30.41 

$13,567 

 

The average sale price of the three most comparable properties is $27,533, and the average 

SEV of these properties is $13,567. My property, with an MLS living area of approximately 

1,020 sq ft, sold for $30,500 – which is actually above the comparable average. Despite this, the 

City has assessed the property at an SEV of $32,700, which is more than double the average 

SEV of comparable properties and implies a market value far exceeding any recent sale in the 

immediate area. 

3. Current Property Condition – Unfinished Bathroom 

At the time of purchase in September 2024, the bathroom was fully functional and in working 

condition. After taking ownership, an issue was discovered that required the bathroom to be torn 

out. As a result, the bathroom is currently unfinished and not fully functional. This materially 

diminishes the property’s livability and market value below what would otherwise be expected 

for a comparable home. The estimated cost to complete the bathroom renovation is 

approximately $5,000 to $10,000, which directly reduces the property’s current market value 

below the $30,500 purchase price. A reasonable estimate of current true cash

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Qi

M.I.

Last Name

Young

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

3147 Sandoval Dr

City or Town

Lake Orion

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48360

Telephone Number

2486906802

E-mail Address

qixiao75@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)

1916 Colon St

City or Town

Flint

County

Genesee

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48506

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Flint (GENESEE)

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

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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I am appealing the 2026 assessed value (SEV) of $32,700 and taxable value of $29,988 for my property at 1916 Colon St, Flint, MI 48506 (Parcel ID: 47-32-453-

030). I protested this assessment at the March 10, 2026 City of Flint Board of Review, which denied my appeal stating insufficient evidence.

The current SEV of $32,700 implies a true cash value of $65,400, which is more than double the $30,500 I paid for this property in a bona fide, arm's-length MLS 

transaction in September 2024. Under Michigan law, a recent arm's-length sale price is one of the strongest indicators of true cash value.

Furthermore, after purchase, a problem was discovered that required the bathroom to be torn out. The bathroom was fully functional at the time of purchase but 

is currently unfinished and not operational. The estimated cost to complete the bathroom renovation is $5,000 to $10,000, which reduces the property's current 

market value below the original purchase price.

Three comparable sales within 1 mile, all residential single-family homes in the Flint School District, sold between $25,000 and $31,000 with SEV values ranging 

from $8,900 to $18,700. All three comparable properties have SEV values significantly lower than my property's SEV of $32,700, creating an inequitable 

assessment.

Petitioner's Contention of Value:

Current True Cash Value: $65,400 | Requested True Cash Value: $20,000

Current SEV: $32,700 | Requested SEV: $10,000

Current Taxable Value: $29,988 | Requested Taxable Value: $10,000

Supporting Evidence to be Submitted:

Copy of 2026 Notice of Assessment

Board of Review denial

Closing/settlement documents showing $30,500 purchase price

Comparable sales report (Realcomp II Ltd, generated 01/13/2026)

Photographs of unfinished bathroom

Property Transfer Affidavit

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:

2025,2026

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

47-32-453-030

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

32700

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

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Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

29988

What do you believe is the fair market value?

20000

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

10000

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

10000

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Qi

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