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Michigan
Sam Van Kleef Petitioner V City Of Bloomfield Hills Respondent
- Petitioner
- Sam Van Kleef
- Respondent
- City Of Bloomfield Hills
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-001254-TT
- Status
- Ready Schedule
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Oakland
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | A Stipulation has been received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/20/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/16/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Documentation | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/22/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/04/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 08/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 08/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 05/22/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
26-001254 Proof of Service.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE ___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________ [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] _________________________________________ [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] Sam Van Kleef 26-001254 City of Bloomfield Hills Michelle Manare 10/20/2026 Stipulation Sam Van Kleef vankleef.sam@gmail.com Michelle Manare
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___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR _____________________________, Petitioner(s) MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT (VALUATION) 1. The subject property is in _________________________________ County. 2. Parcel Number: ____________________________________________. (If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 3. The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s Board of Review are: Tax year Assessed Value (AV) Taxable Value (TV) 4. The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for settlement purposes are: Tax year True Cash Value AV TV 5. If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, omitted property etc.) 6. List any special terms or conditions being proposed by the parties that would affect the execution of a Consent Judgment including, but not limited to, the joint payment of the refund, the waiver of interest, etc. (attach additional page if necessary): 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 Sam Van Kleef 26-001254 City of Bloomfield Hills Oakland 12-19-15-230-004 2026 $774,510 $774,510 2026 $1,325,000 $662,500 $662,500
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___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ MTT Docket No. ___________ Page 2 of 2 NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 1 of each year for appeals pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 7. The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: __________________________________________. (If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing all other parcels being withdrawn.) 8. The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) ____________________. Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: Printed Name:_______________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________________ Signature of Respondent’s authorized representative: Printed Name:_______________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________________ Terry D. Schultz (Oct 19, 2026 15:04:36 EDT) 26-001254 10-19-2026 Terry D. Schultz 19/10/2026 Sam van Kleef (Oct 19, 2026 20:23:44 EDT) Sam van Kleef Sam van Kleef 19/10/2026 Petitioner agrees to waive interest due to a refund resulting from a reduction in the 2026 taxable value from all taxing jurisdictions.
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26-001254 Stipulation Final Audit Report 2026-10-20 Created: 2026-10-19 By: Alex McLeod (mcleoda@oakgov.com) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAeMr4P-PHlBOkiiVps4MJB9ced6bH_kz3 "26-001254 Stipulation" History Document created by Alex McLeod (mcleoda@oakgov.com) 2026-10-19 - 6:54:38 PM GMT- IP address: 12.43.11.98 Document emailed to schultzt@oaklandcountymi.gov for signature 2026-10-19 - 6:57:37 PM GMT Email viewed by schultzt@oaklandcountymi.gov 2026-10-19 - 7:02:45 PM GMT- IP address: 104.47.64.254 Signer schultzt@oaklandcountymi.gov entered name at signing as Terry D. Schultz 2026-10-19 - 7:04:34 PM GMT- IP address: 12.43.11.199 Document e-signed by Terry D. Schultz (schultzt@oaklandcountymi.gov) Signature Date: 2026-10-19 - 7:04:36 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 12.43.11.199 - Signature Appearance
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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: 26-001254 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Stip for Consent Judgment Attachment File Name: 26-001254 Stipulation - signed Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: 26-001254 Proof of Service 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 Sam Van Kleef, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001254 City Of Bloomfield Hills, 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. 26-001254 Page 2 of 2 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 Sam Van Kleef, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001254 City Of Bloomfield Hills, 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 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 Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No. _____________________________, Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE ___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________ [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] _________________________________________ [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] ________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ SAM VAN KLEEF 26-001254 CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS Kimberly Hampton September 21, 2026 Inspection Letter via email: SAM VAN KLEEF vankleef.sam@gmail.com /s/ Kimberly Hampton Kimberly Hampton
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OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER Equalization Division (248) 858-0740 | equal@OaklandCountyMI.gov 250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Ste. 1000 W | Pontiac, MI 48341 | Fax (248) 858-2074 | OaklandCountyMI.gov September 21, 2026 Sam Van Kleef 59 Scenic Oaks Dr. S. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Email: vankleef.sam@gmail.com Ref: 12-19-15-230-004 Docket No: 26-001254 Dear Sam Van Kleef: It has come to our attention that there is a pending Michigan Tax Tribunal appeal in regard to the above-mentioned property. We believe it is in both parties’ best interest to have an inspection done on the property before meeting with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. If there is additional information you would like us to consider in support of your contention of value, such as appraisals, construction costs, property sales data, market information, etc. please email it to us at the email address provided below. Any information sent to us does not satisfy the Tribunal rules for submitting evidence, and once a hearing date has been set, you will be required to submit evidence to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and Respondent as directed in the Notice of Hearing. Please contact Kimberly Hampton at 248-858-2039 or email us at appeals@oakgov.com within fourteen days of this letter to set up an appointment for a property review. Sincerely, Terry D. Schultz Chief, Oakland County Equalization cc: Michigan Tax Tribunal
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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: 26-001254 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Documentation Attachment File Name: 26-001254-INSPECTION LETTER Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents Attachment File Name: 26-001254-POS-INSPECTION LTR 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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001254 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: City Of Bloomfield Hills (OAKLAND) First Name M.I. Last Name Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State ZIP Code Telephone Number E-mail Address Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name TERRY M.I. D Last Name SCHULTZ Firm Name (if any) OAKLAND COUNTY EQUALIZATION Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 250 ELIZABETH LAKE RD SUITE 1000 WEST City or Town PONTIAC State Michigan ZIP Code 48341 Telephone Number 248-858-0776 E-mail Address appeals@oakgov.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: THE PROPERTY’S TRUE CASH, ASSESSED, & TAXABLE VALUES WERE PROPERLY CALCULATED AND ARE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE MICHIGAN CONSTITUTION, APPLICABLE STATUTES, AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. 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: 12-19-15-230-004 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 774510 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 774510 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1549020 What do you believe is the taxable value? 774510 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ TERRY D. SCHULTZ Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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** Notice of March Board of Review Change ** FROM CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS MICHEAL R. LOHMEIER, ASSESSOR 45 EAST LONG LAKE ROAD BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: hie rrp gi PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: SEVILHA BELARMINO MAROSSI, MARI 12-19-15-230-004 59 SCENIC OAKS DR BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304 SCHOOL DISTRICT: 63080 PROPERTY ADDRESS 59 SCENIC OAKS DR THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 407 Residential PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AG EXEMPTION: 100.00% MICHIGAN BUSINESS EXEMPTION: 0.00% PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 407 Residential The Board of Review has Examined your 2026 Assessed Value and/or Capped Value and has made the following decision: PETITION NUMBER 001 DATE: 03/17/2026 VALUE PRIOR MBOR | VALUE AFTER MBOR CHANGE 1. ASSESSED VALUE 774,510 774,510 0 2. CAPPED VALUE 628,260 628,260 0 3. TAXABLE VALUE 774,510 774,510 0 4. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 5. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE: 774,510 774510 | 0 6. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 2025. WAS The 2026 Capped Value Formula is the 2025 Taxable Value, minus losses, increased by the Inflation Rate Multiplier of 3.1%, plus Additions. Taxable Value is the lower of Assessed Value or Capped Value unless an Ownership Transfer occurred. Your Taxes are Levied on the Taxable Amount. Further appeal of valuation may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition that can be obtained at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib (click Small Claims Tab) and mailed to PO Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 by May 31st for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, and Utility Personal Property. The final date for further appeal of valuation for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber Cut-over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property is July 31st. All other matters have 35 days to appeal. Michigan Tax Tribunal Decisions received February through May are not reflected in this March Board of Review Change Notice. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST ACCOMPANY ANY PETITION TO THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL OR YOUR APPEAL WILL DEFAULT. CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS BOARD OF REVIEW If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, appeal is made by sending Form 2167 to the State Tax Commission, PO Box 30471 Lansing MI 48909 by June 30th.
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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 Sam M.I. Last Name van Kleef Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 59 Scenic Oaks Dr S City or Town Bloomfield Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48304 Telephone Number 2482517269 E-mail Address vankleef.sam@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) 59 Scenic Oaks Dr S City or Town Bloomfield Hills County Oakland State Michigan ZIP Code 48304 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Bloomfield Hills (OAKLAND) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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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 The assessed and taxable values do not reflect the property's true cash value as demonstrated by recent, objective market-based evidence. The property was purchased in an arm's-length transaction on July 31, 2025 for $1,300,000, which represents the most reliable indicator of market value. This purchase price was further substantiated by an independent appraisal (by Michigan Certified Appraisal, Inc.'s Cynthia Lou Quinkert) conducted contemporaneously with the acquisition, valuing the property at $1,350,000. A subsequent appraisal (by A1 AMC's Robert Stevens) completed on February 21, 2026 reaffirmed this valuation range, determining a market value of $1,300,000. Under Michigan law and appraisal standards, a recent arm's-length sale and supported independent appraisals provide the strongest evidence of true cash value. The current assessment appears to rely primarily on generalized price-per-square-foot comparisons within the city, which do not adequately account for the specific characteristics, condition, and economic factors impacting this property. The Board of Review's reliance on average price-per-square-foot metrics does not outweigh the probative value of an actual market transaction and multiple professional appraisals specific to the subject property. These valuation methods are less precise and may not reflect property-specific conditions or recent market dynamics. Accordingly, the current assessed and taxable values should be adjusted to reflect a true cash value consistent with the verified market evidence in the range of $1,325,000 (taxable value of $662,500). Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 12-19-15-230-004 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 774510 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 774510 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1325000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 662500
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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 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Sam van Kleef Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or
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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 Sam Van Kleef, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001254 City Of Bloomfield Hills, 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 31, 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 Sam Van Kleef, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-001254 City Of Bloomfield Hills, 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 31, 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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** Notice of March Board of Review Change ** FROM CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS MICHEAL R. LOHMEIER, ASSESSOR 45 EAST LONG LAKE ROAD BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304 NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: hie rrp gi PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: SEVILHA BELARMINO MAROSSI, MARI 12-19-15-230-004 59 SCENIC OAKS DR BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304 SCHOOL DISTRICT: 63080 PROPERTY ADDRESS 59 SCENIC OAKS DR THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 407 Residential PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AG EXEMPTION: 100.00% MICHIGAN BUSINESS EXEMPTION: 0.00% PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 407 Residential The Board of Review has Examined your 2026 Assessed Value and/or Capped Value and has made the following decision: PETITION NUMBER 001 DATE: 03/17/2026 VALUE PRIOR MBOR | VALUE AFTER MBOR CHANGE 1. ASSESSED VALUE 774,510 774,510 0 2. CAPPED VALUE 628,260 628,260 0 3. TAXABLE VALUE 774,510 774,510 0 4. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 5. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE: 774,510 774510 | 0 6. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 2025. WAS The 2026 Capped Value Formula is the 2025 Taxable Value, minus losses, increased by the Inflation Rate Multiplier of 3.1%, plus Additions. Taxable Value is the lower of Assessed Value or Capped Value unless an Ownership Transfer occurred. Your Taxes are Levied on the Taxable Amount. Further appeal of valuation may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition that can be obtained at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib (click Small Claims Tab) and mailed to PO Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 by May 31st for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, and Utility Personal Property. The final date for further appeal of valuation for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber Cut-over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property is July 31st. All other matters have 35 days to appeal. Michigan Tax Tribunal Decisions received February through May are not reflected in this March Board of Review Change Notice. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST ACCOMPANY ANY PETITION TO THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL OR YOUR APPEAL WILL DEFAULT. CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS BOARD OF REVIEW If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, appeal is made by sending Form 2167 to the State Tax Commission, PO Box 30471 Lansing MI 48909 by June 30th.
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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 Sam M.I. Last Name van Kleef Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 59 Scenic Oaks Dr S City or Town Bloomfield Hills State Michigan ZIP Code 48304 Telephone Number 2482517269 E-mail Address vankleef.sam@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) 59 Scenic Oaks Dr S City or Town Bloomfield Hills County Oakland State Michigan ZIP Code 48304 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Bloomfield Hills (OAKLAND) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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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 The assessed and taxable values do not reflect the property's true cash value as demonstrated by recent, objective market-based evidence. The property was purchased in an arm's-length transaction on July 31, 2025 for $1,300,000, which represents the most reliable indicator of market value. This purchase price was further substantiated by an independent appraisal (by Michigan Certified Appraisal, Inc.'s Cynthia Lou Quinkert) conducted contemporaneously with the acquisition, valuing the property at $1,350,000. A subsequent appraisal (by A1 AMC's Robert Stevens) completed on February 21, 2026 reaffirmed this valuation range, determining a market value of $1,300,000. Under Michigan law and appraisal standards, a recent arm's-length sale and supported independent appraisals provide the strongest evidence of true cash value. The current assessment appears to rely primarily on generalized price-per-square-foot comparisons within the city, which do not adequately account for the specific characteristics, condition, and economic factors impacting this property. The Board of Review's reliance on average price-per-square-foot metrics does not outweigh the probative value of an actual market transaction and multiple professional appraisals specific to the subject property. These valuation methods are less precise and may not reflect property-specific conditions or recent market dynamics. Accordingly, the current assessed and taxable values should be adjusted to reflect a true cash value consistent with the verified market evidence in the range of $1,325,000 (taxable value of $662,500). Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 12-19-15-230-004 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 774510 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 774510 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1325000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 662500
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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 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Sam van Kleef Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or
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