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Michigan
Scout Case Petitioner V Township Of Kinderhook Respondent
- Petitioner
- Scout Case
- Respondent
- Township Of Kinderhook
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002356-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Branch
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/15/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 06/16/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
Documents
787 Village Lane Board Of Review (Scout Case).pdf.pdfRead complete document text →
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03/25/2026 05:59 PM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR ATTN: ANNE M RICHMOND 797 S ANGOLA RD COLDWATER, MI 49036 | | NAME ‘ode required Property address AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION (Parcel Code req and legal description optional ) 150-004-400-105-04 787 VILLAGE LN = CASESCOUT i 491 i LOT 4 OF PROPOSED PLAT OF KINDERHOOK VILLAGE ESTATES SEC 4 T8S R6W SPLIT FOR 1999 OUT OF 4 3 00 191,900 ] 177,000 | 156,514 | 26 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 156,514 |
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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 Scout M.I. Last Name Case Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 787 Village Ln City or Town Coldwater State Michigan ZIP Code 49036-8114 Telephone Number 5176176675 E-mail Address scoutcase58@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) 787 Village Ln City or Town Coldwater County Branch State Michigan ZIP Code 49036-8114 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Kinderhook (BRANCH) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation) 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 purchased the house for $247,000 May of 2024 and after my township appeal my taxable value of my property is approximately $344,000. It was $383,000 dollars before my appeal. It has gone up significantly over the last few years. I had an official appraisal done October of 2025 and the assessor assessed the property at $265,000. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 15000440010504 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 177000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 156514 What do you believe is the fair market value? 265000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 132500 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:
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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 /s/ Scout Case Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Scout Case, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002356 Township Of Kinderhook, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 15, 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 Scout Case, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002356 Township Of Kinderhook, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’s website. By: Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 15, 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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787 Village Lane Board Of Review (Scout Case).pdf.pdfRead complete document text →
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03/25/2026 05:59 PM 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR ATTN: ANNE M RICHMOND 797 S ANGOLA RD COLDWATER, MI 49036 | | NAME ‘ode required Property address AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION (Parcel Code req and legal description optional ) 150-004-400-105-04 787 VILLAGE LN = CASESCOUT i 491 i LOT 4 OF PROPOSED PLAT OF KINDERHOOK VILLAGE ESTATES SEC 4 T8S R6W SPLIT FOR 1999 OUT OF 4 3 00 191,900 ] 177,000 | 156,514 | 26 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 156,514 |
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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 Scout M.I. Last Name Case Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 787 Village Ln City or Town Coldwater State Michigan ZIP Code 49036-8114 Telephone Number 5176176675 E-mail Address scoutcase58@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) 787 Village Ln City or Town Coldwater County Branch State Michigan ZIP Code 49036-8114 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Kinderhook (BRANCH) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation) 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 purchased the house for $247,000 May of 2024 and after my township appeal my taxable value of my property is approximately $344,000. It was $383,000 dollars before my appeal. It has gone up significantly over the last few years. I had an official appraisal done October of 2025 and the assessor assessed the property at $265,000. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 15000440010504 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 177000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 156514 What do you believe is the fair market value? 265000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 132500 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:
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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 /s/ Scout Case Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being appealed. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? Yes
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