Sheena Teresa Kurien Petitioner V City Of Portage Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Sheehe Kran 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002751 

City of Portage 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Cathy Weissert 

states that on October 9 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Answer & Evidence 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

Sheena Kurien 

10315 Woodlawn Dr 

Portage, MI 49002 

Cota 

Qusak 

[Signature of pers¢n who is serving/mailing copy] 

Caray WEeSsey 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

Signed and subscribed Loe 

- 

AARON CARL THIEL 

Fe. pe. Optoter 1, 126 

Notary public, State of Michigan 

ounty of Kalamazoo 

My commission expires 23-Aug-2029 

ANA" 

Acting in the County of [4 3 [3a zoo 

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

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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: 26-002751

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: 26-002751 Proof of Service 10.9.26

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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Valuation Report

DB:

City Of Portage 2026

10/08/2026

12:13 PM

 Vent Fan 5 2,107 1,938 

 Separate Shower 1 3,062 2,817 

 Extra Sink 6 10,036 9,233 

 2 Fixture Bath 1 6,717 6,180 

 3 Fixture Bath 3 30,227 27,809 

Plumbing

 Basement, Outside Entrance, Above Grade 1 2,853 2,625 

 Stone Veneer 189 9,420 8,666 

Exterior

 Basement Living Area 1273 72,688 66,873 

Other Additions/Adjustments

 Total: 585,934 539,058

1 Story Siding Overhang 356 

1 Story Siding Basement 312 

1 Story Siding Basement 620 

2 Story Siding Basement 819 

Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 

Building Areas

Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=92/100/100/100/92

Ground Area = 1751 SF Floor Area = 2926 SF.

(11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool

 

Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family TWO-STORY Cls B Blt 2011

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 4,017

D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.58 1327 46 4,017

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

 71 Actual Front Feet, 0.27 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 450,588

LAKEFRONT 0.271 Acres 0 100 0

AUSTIN 70.99 184.03 0.9901 1.0340 6200 100 450,588

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

 * Factors *

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 401C.RES LAKE FRONT

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

CHILD PARCEL(S): 00036-095-B, 00036-095-C;

PARENT PARCEL(S): 00035-095-A;

SPLIT/COMB. ON 12/04/2007 COMPLETED 12/04/2007 BIDDLEK ;

N87DEG56'00"W 15 FT TO THE BEG.

S11DEG47'50"W 15 FT; TH S87DEG56'00"E 15 FT; TH N11DEG47'50"E 15 FT; TH

SW COR OF LOT 87 OF WIONA ACRES; TH S11DEG47'50"W 74 FT TOT HE POB; TH

SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES OVER THE PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 35-3-11: COMM AT THE

IMMEDIATELY WEST OF THE PREMISES.SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT: AN EASEMENT FOR

SHORE LINE. ALSO, A ROW, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, ACROSS THE ROAD NOW LYING

OR LESS, INCLUDING LAND BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE STATUTORY LAKE LEVEL

"C"; TH N87DEG56'00"W 180.83 FT TO THE POB. THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 11,500 FT, MORE

POINT BEING N21DEG30'00"E 67.92 FT ALONG A TRAVERSE LINE FROM REFERENCE POINT

N87DEG56'00"W 13 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE REFERENCE POINT "B", SAID REFERENCE

OF AUSTIN LAKE; TH NORTHERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE 73 FT, MORE OR LESS; TH

"C", TH S87DEG56'00"E 5 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE STATUTORY LAKE LEVEL SHORE LINE

S87DEG56'00"E PARALLEL WITH THE S LI OF SAID PLAT 169.22 FT TO REFERENCE POINT

NO. 1; TH S11DEG47'50"W 74 FT TO THE POB; TH S11DEG47'50"W 65 FT; TH

PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 35-3-11: COMM AT THE SW COR OF LOT 87 OF WIONA ACRES

Map #: AUSTIN LAKE CITY OF PORTAGE PORTAGE, MI 49002 

Property Class: 401 10315 WOODLAWN DR 

39-10-00035-095-C 2026 Est. T.C.V. KURIEN, SHEENA T TRUST

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Valuation Report

DB:

City Of Portage 2026

10/08/2026

12:13 PM

 619,600 619,600 619,600 377,443 619,600 619,600

2026 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Capped ->Taxable<- PRE/MBT

 0 -56,000 0 0 252,080 0

2026 New Eq. Adjustment Loss Additions Tax Adjustment Losses

 675,600 675,600 675,600 367,520 2.70

2025 Assessed MBOR S.E.V. Base for Cap IRM

Est. TCV/Total Floor Area = 423.51, Most recent sale 05/20/2025 for 1,185,000

2026 Est. T.C.V. 00035-095-C = 1,239,193

 ECF (RES - 9002 - AUSTIN LAKE 1) 1.047 => TCV: 784,588

Notes: 

 Totals: 814,534 749,368

 Direct-Vented Gas 2 10,338 9,511 

Fireplaces

 Appliance Allow. 1 6,717 6,180 

Built-Ins

 Public Sewer 1 2,157 1,984 

 Public Water 1 2,157 1,984 

Water/Sewer

 Stone Veneer 98 4,884 4,493 

 Door Opener 3 2,213 2,036 

 Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -3,514 -3,233 

 Base Cost 769 53,146 48,894 

Class: B

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Valuatio

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

KALAMAZOO

County:

CITY OF PORTAGE

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

39-10-00035-095-C

339,496C

548,700

367,000

181,700

2023

356,470C

637,700

448,700

189,000

2024

367,520C

675,600

475,700

199,900

2025

619,600S

619,600M

619,600

394,300

225,300

2026

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

Work Description for Permit 10-704, Issued 12/02/2010: RESIDENTIAL 2946 SF;

BASEMENT FINISHED 1341 SF; BASEMENT UNFINISHED 501 SF; DECK 214 SF; GARAGE 783

SF 12/29/10 - HOUSE IS 12% COMPLETE. KB MAKE SURE TO REMOVE LUMP SUM WHEN

COMPLETE. PLAN NOT IN COMM DEV. 04-12-11 PERMIT LETTER SENT. SMR 04-19-11

OWNER STATED THEY ARE STILL APPEALING LOT AV. SMR 2/14/12 - ESTIMATED HOME

PER BUILDING PLANS SUPPLIED TO ME FROM HOMEOWNERS MR. CARPENTER. KB

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.58 1327 46 4,017

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 4,017

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

AUSTIN 70.99 184.03 0.9901 1.0340 6200 100 450,588

LAKEFRONT 0.271 Acres 0 100 0

 71 Actual Front Feet, 0.27 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 450,588

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 401C.RES LAKE FRONT

CBW 07/06/2021 NGBHD RESI

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 Portage, County of

Kalamazoo, Michigan

SPLIT/COMB. ON 12/04/2007 COMPLETED

12/04/2007 BIDDLEK ;

PARENT PARCEL(S): 00035-095-A;

CHILD PARCEL(S): 00036-095-B,

00036-095-C;

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

Comments/Influences

PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 35-3-11: COMM

AT THE SW COR OF LOT 87 OF WIONA ACRES

NO. 1; TH S11DEG47'50"W 74 FT TO THE POB;

TH S11DEG47'50"W 65 FT; TH S87DEG56'00"E

PARALLEL WITH THE S LI OF SAID PLAT

169.22 FT TO REFERENCE POINT "C", TH

S87DEG56'00"E 5 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE

STATUTORY LAKE LEVEL SHORE LINE OF AUSTIN

LAKE; TH NORTHERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE

73 FT, MORE OR LESS; TH N87DEG56'00"W 13

FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE REFERENCE POINT

"B", SAID REFERENCE POINT BEING

N21DEG30'00"E 67.92 FT ALONG A TRAVERSE

LINE FROM REFERENCE POINT "C"; TH

N87DEG56'00"W 180.83 FT TO THE POB. THIS

PARCEL CONTAINS 11,500 FT, MORE OR LESS,

INCLUDING LAND BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE

AND THE STATUTORY LAKE LEVEL SHORE LINE.

ALSO, A ROW, IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, 

ACROSS THE ROAD NOW LYING IMMEDIATELY

WEST OF THE PREMISES.SANITARY SEWER

***BALANCE OF DESCRIPTION ON FILE***

Tax Description

KURIEN, SHEENA T TRUST

10315 WOODLAWN DR

PORTAGE MI 49002

Owner's Name/Address

10315 WOODLAWN DR

Property Address

2026 Est TCV 1,239,193 TCV/TFA: 423.51

REALTYPE: AUSTIN LAKE

P.R.E. 100% 02/26/2026 

COMPLETE 

10-704

12/02/2010

RES-NEW HOUSE

School: PORTAGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: R-1A

Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV

100.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

2011-037119

21-NOT USED/OTHER

WD

11/11/2010

165,000

CARPENTER, JEFFREY & CYNTH

JR MORREN REAL ESTATE CO

100.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

2025-013873

03-ARM'S LENGTH

WD

05/20/2025

1,185,000

KURIEN, SHEENA T TRUST

CARPENTER, JEFFREY & CYNTH

Prcnt.

Trans.

Verified

By

Liber

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Terms of

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*** Information

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03/13/2026 

10:40 

AM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

(269) 329-4433 

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

7900 

S WESTNEDGE AVE 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

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

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional 

): 

39-10-00035-095-C 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

KURIEN, SHEENA T TRUST 

LESS; TH N87DEG56'00"W 13 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

REFERENCE POINT "B", SAID REFERENCE POINT BEING 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

N21DEG30'00"E 67.92 FT ALONG A TRAVERSE LINE FROM 

REFERENCE POINT "C"; TH N87DEG56'00"W 180.83 FT TO 

THE POB. THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 11,500 FT, MORE OR 

LESS. INCLUDING LAND BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE 

'HIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS 

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 

39-10-00035-095-C 

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

Board of Review Comments: 

Based on the information provided, the Board determined a change to the assessment was not warranted. 

[2026 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

619,600 

| 

[2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

619,600 

| 

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

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

619,600 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

619,600 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

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

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Detailed Land Table Printout

Page:

DB:

City Of Portage Current

02/12/2026

09:22 AM

7/10

Standard Frontage: 132

Standard Depth : 125

Frontage 'G': Description: 'CANAL '

FF Rate: 625

Standard Frontage: 0

Standard Depth : 100

Frontage 'F': Description: 'WEST LK COM WF '

FF Rate: 2600

Standard Frontage: 0

Standard Depth : 0

Frontage 'E': Description: 'SUGARLOAF

'

FF Rate: 875

Standard Frontage: 44

Standard Depth : 182

Frontage 'D': Description: 'LONG

'

FF Rate: 5300

Standard Frontage: 85

Standard Depth : 292

Frontage 'C': Description: 'GOURDNECK

'

FF Rate: 3500

Standard Frontage: 50

Standard Depth : 181

Frontage 'B': Description: 'WEST LAKE

'

FF Rate: 5200

Standard Frontage: 69

Standard Depth : 161

Frontage 'A': Description: 'AUSTIN

'

FF Rate: 6200

Frontages:

Rates/Values for Neighborhood 401C.RES LAKE FRONT, Last Edited: 10/10/2025

Unit: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

EAGLE MEADOWS : 56,700

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

STRMSNG/OSTERHT: 72,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

WHISPER ROCK : 82,400

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

WESTNEDGE AVE : 15,500

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

STERLING DUPLEX: 23,700

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

BRIGHTON : 36,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zOSTERHT-UNUSED: 0

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zWAL-MAR UN DEV: 0

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

CONDO BN-FLT 2 : 13,400

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

CONDO BN-FLAT : 13,400

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

ABBOTT ST CONDO: 13,400

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zPINES/ROMENCE : 0

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

OAK SHORES

: 133,900

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

LAKES WOODBR GC: 36,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zOAKLND HILLS P: 72,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

MARSH PNT RCOND: 46,400

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

LAKES OF WOODBR: 36,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zCONDO BARN : 0

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

WOODLANDS RC040: 44,300

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

OAKLAND HILLS : 72,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

SCHURING GARDEN: 13,400

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

WAL-MAR

: 11,300

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zTREASURE COVE : 0

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zMOORSBRIDGE

: 0

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zRESERVES

: 0

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

BROOKWOOD

: 18,500

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

HARBORS RCOND

: 18,500

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

zWOODBRIDGE

: 0

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

VILLAS WOODBRID: 36,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

STERLING OAKS 4: 42,200

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

STERLING OAKS : 41,200

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

PENNRIDGE

: 33,000

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

PINES OF PORTAG: 33,000

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

PHEASANT RUN

: 28,800

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

OAK SHORES-GC

: 133,900

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

MOORS END

: 36,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

MEADOWS

: 133,900

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

INVERNESS

: 41,200

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

FOXWOOD

: 33,000

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

COURTSIDE RCOND: 36,100

(Not included in total acreage calculation)

Rates for Rate Table 'CONDOMINIUMS', (Units)

2.5

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02140-070-O

2/18/2025 2209 CLARENCE DR

401C

CANAL

45717

600

625

387432

8.89

145000

3545

95738

0

0

0.118

44226

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

31%

00700-005-O

4/21/2023 4814 DEEP POINT DR

401C

LONG

241575

4800

2875

1872674

42.99

340000

1404

89057

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0.129

168947

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19-MULTI PARCEL ARM'S LEN

63%

03520-019-O

7/26/2024 1925 LAKEVIEW DR

401C

WEST LAKE

364425

5000

4725

1135280

26.06

700000

9623

325952

0

0

0.321

377112

401 MLC

03-ARM'S LENGTH

53%

02860-010-O

9/4/2024 10639 SUDAN ST

401C

GOURDNECK

246222

3000

2900

453448

10.4

867500

9551

611727

0

0

0.543

253366

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

29%

06900-022-O

11/20/2023 8827 WARUF AVE

401C

LONG

161632

4800

4025

808160

18.55

410000

0

248368

0

0

0.2

187513

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

43%

07440-043-O

7/14/2023 2833 WOODHAMS AVE

401C

AUSTIN

335377

5500

5125

670754

15.39

525000

3386

186237

0

0

0.5

339372

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

64%

08160-008-A

4/5/2024 9114 EAST SHORE DR

401C

AUSTIN

501925

5500

5250

1218265

27.96

660000

5465

152610

0

0

0.412

496633

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

76%

05640-033-A

5/28/2024 1520 FOREST DR

401C

WEST LAKE

390826

5000

4750

609713

13.99

730000

8981

330193

0

0

0.641

402712

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

54%

00340-024-O

9/22/2023 1902 FOREST DR

401C

WEST LAKE

233711

5000

4925

1204696

27.65

375000

1699

139590

0

0

0.194

232224

401 PTA

03-ARM'S LENGTH

62%

07980-011-O

8/30/2024 9007 NOUGGLES CT

401C

LONG

182605

4800

4150

956047

21.94

330000

1631

145764

0

0

0.191

211007

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

59%

04980-025-O

7/30/2024 527 SOUTH SHORE DR

401C

WEST LAKE

244358

5000

5000

1279361

29.37

367000

0

122642

0

0

0.191

239072

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

66%

09360-041-O

10/17/2024 10133 WOODLAWN DR

401C

AUSTIN

295541

5500

5275

1048018

24.05

770000

9434

465025

0

0

0.282

307875

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

39%

00520-073-O

8/25/2023 10345 WOODLAWN DR

401C

AUSTIN

308710

5500

5300

1543550

35.43

480000

2059

169231

0

0

0.2

303373

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

64%

08880-026-O

10/12/2023 1317 LAKEVIEW DR

401C

WEST LAKE

225494

5000

5075

1383399

31.75

374000

3516

144990

0

0

0.163

217894

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

59%

00520-066-A

6/27/2023 10459 WOODLAWN DR

401C

AUSTIN

389907

5500

5300

1372912

31.51

875000

5952

479141

0

0

0.284

381114

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

44%

00023-370-B

5/22/2024 8923 AUSTIN CT

401C

AUSTIN

453571

5500

5350

1206306

27.69

1225000

6484

764945

0

0

0.376

441424

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

36%

07440-015-O

5/24/2024 3211 WOODHAMS AVE

401C

AUSTIN

348705

5500

5400

1471329

33.77

1350000

6755

994540

0

0

0.237

335898

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

25%

00340-010-O

8/14/2023 1728 FOREST DR

401C

WEST LAKE

276957

5000

5100

996248

22.87

500000

4305

218738

0

0

0.278

265328

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

54%

02260-001-O

10/16/2023 9728 EAST SHORE DR

401C

AUSTIN

377715

5500

5450

1573813

36.12

680000

4796

297489

0

0

0.24

359800

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

54%

04980-019-O

6/28/2024 9121 WEST END DR

401C

WEST LAKE

258422

5000

5500

891110

20.45

545000

9493

277085

0

0

0.29

229999

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

45%

09361-082-O

4/26/2024 10227 WOODLAWN DR

401C

AUSTIN

292413

5500

5650

1462065

33.56

420000

1713

125874

0

0

0.2

269565

401 WD

03-ARM'S LENGTH

68%

07980-016-O

11/22/2024 4203 LONG LAKE

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Neighborhoods Used: 9002.RES - 9002 - AUSTIN LAKE 1

ECF Analysis for: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

Page: 

DB:

City Of Portage Current

02/02/2026

04:07 PM

1/4

Single Family RANCH 82 413,454 436,482 0.947

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

09360-041-O 10/17/2024 9002 401 770,000 356,546

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

10133 WOODLAWN DR

Single Family RANCH 73 172,833 125,487 1.377

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

03461-068-O 10/02/2024 9002 401 525,000 352,167

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

3322 EAST SHORE DR

Single Family RANCH 72 361,323 367,116 0.984

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

09451-025-A 08/28/2024 9002 401 1,190,000 828,677

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

2103 WOODY NOLL DR

Single Family TWO-STORY 77 325,986 317,539 1.027

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

08040-020-O 08/23/2024 9002 401 625,000 299,014

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

3803 WOODHAMS AVE

Single Family RANCH 68 200,812 199,061 1.009

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

09360-003-O 06/07/2024 9002 401 575,000 374,188

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

10015 WOODLAWN DR

Single Family TWO-STORY 88 942,705 930,453 1.013

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

07440-015-O 05/24/2024 9002 401 1,350,000 407,295

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

3211 WOODHAMS AVE

Single Family TWO-STORY 88 692,253 691,238 1.001

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

00023-370-B 05/22/2024 9002 401 1,225,000 532,747

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

8923 AUSTIN CT

Single Family RANCH 83 96,960 116,411 0.833

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

09361-082-O 04/26/2024 9002 401 420,000 323,040

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

10227 WOODLAWN DR

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Neighborhoods Used: 9002.RES - 9002 - AUSTIN LAKE 1

ECF Analysis for: 10 - CITY OF PORTAGE

Page: 

DB:

City Of Portage Current

02/02/2026

04:07 PM

2/4

Single Family TRI-LEVEL 68 246,354 271,867 0.906

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

02260-001-O 10/16/2023 9002 401 680,000 433,646

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

9728 EAST SHORE DR

Single Family RANCH 74 405,949 400,447 1.014

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

08160-003-O 09/29/2023 9002 401 895,000 489,051

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

9208 EAST SHORE DR

Single Family TWO-STORY 64 283,975 327,791 0.866

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

09360-022-O 09/18/2023 9002 401 660,000 376,025

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

10089 WOODLAWN DR

Single Family TWO-STORY 73 319,970 252,406 1.268

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

03460-049-O 09/11/2023 9002 401 596,500 276,530

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

2526 EAST SHORE DR

Single Family TWO-STORY 97 1,165,265 1,025,776 1.136

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

07440-016-O 07/21/2023 9002 401 1,585,000 419,735

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

3205 WOODHAMS AVE

Single Family TWO-STORY 74 294,055 267,364 1.100

Occupancy Style %Good ResidualValue CostByManual E.C.F.

08040-045-A 07/21/2023 9002 401 760,000 465,945

Parcel Number ** Valid Sale ** Class AdjSalePrice LandValue

3405 WOODHAMS AVE

Single

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Michigan Department of Treasury, 

1019 (Rev. 10-25) 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. 

L-4400 

3433 

FROM (269) 329-4433 

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

7900 

S WESTNEDGE AVE 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

39-10-00035-095-C 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

PORTAGE, MI 49002 

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 

39140 

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL. 

EXEMPTIONS 

3433 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": 

.00% 

kdl xk SAUTO**5-DIGIT 49024 

T6 

Pl 

#44 

% Exempt 

As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

.00% 

EN 

oHmANA 

7 

TRUST 

% Exempt 

As "MBT Industrial Personal": 

.00% 

NTH fi Tey 

| 

ILI 

% Exempt 

As "MBT Commercial Personal": 

.00% 

IT 

UT RTT 

ITH CELL OE TEETH 

ny 

Exempt 

As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

Spouse": 

O Yes 

No 

Exempt 

As "Qualified Forest Property": 

O Yes 

No 

Exempt As "Development Property": 

O Yes 

No 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 35-3-11: COMM AT THE SW COR OF LOT 87 OF WIONA ACRES NO. 1; TH S11DEG47'50"W 74 FT 

TO THE POB; TH S11DEG47'50"W 65 FT; TH S87DEG56'00"E PARALLEL WITH THE S LI OF SAID PLAT 169.22 FT TO 

REFERENCE POINT "C", TH S87DEG56'00"E 5 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE STATUTORY LAKE LEVEL SHORE LINE OF AUSTIN 

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 

CN 

AMOUNT 

SHANGE FROM 

for the 2026 

year by approximately: $22425 

YEAR: 

2025 

YEAR 

2026 

CURRENT YEAR 

1. TAXABLE VALUE: 

367,520 

619,600 

252,080 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

675,600 

619,600 

-56,000 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 

675,600 

619,600 

-56,000 

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN025 

THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? 

Yes 

O No 

6. Assessor Change Reason(s): 

Market Adjustment 

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: 

Name: 

AARON POWERS 

Telephone Number: 

(269) 329-4433 

Email Address: 

assessingdept@portagemi.gov 

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: 

THE ASSESSOR MAY REVIEW ASSESSMENTS WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF APPEALING PRIOR TO 2/27 BY CALLING 329- 

4433. THE 2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW WILL BE HELD AT PORTAGE CITY HALL 7900 S WESTNEDGE AVE. 

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING TO BE HELD 3/3 AT 9AM. APPEALS TO BE HEARD BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ON 3/9, 3/10 AND 

3/12 9AM-12PM & 1:30PM-4:30PM AND 3/11 1:30PM-4:30PM & 6PM-9PM. WRITTEN APPEALS AND SIGNED FORM 618 (L-4035) 

MUST BE RECEIVED BY 3/11 AT 5:30PM. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED BY CALLING 329-4433 BEGINNING 3/2. 

FINAL MEETING TO FINALIZE ROLL WILL BE HELD 3/24 STARTING AT 9AM.

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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: 26-002751

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: 2026 ACN

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: 2026 ECF 9002 Austin Lake

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: 2026 Land Lake Sales

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: 2026 Land Value Lake Frontage

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: 2026 MBOR Decision Letter

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: 2026 Record Card

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: 2026 Valuation Report

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 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

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. 26-002751 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

City of Portage 

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

7900 S Westnedge Ave 

City or Town: 

State: 

2IP Code: 

Portage 

. 

Ml 

149002 

Telephone Number: 269-329-4433 

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

assessingdept@portagemi.gov 

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

First Name: 

ML: 

Last Name: 

* 

Cathy 

B 

Weissert 

. 

Firm 

Name 

(if any}, 

A 

. 

“mTMWCA Assessing 

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

7900 S Westnedge Ave 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Portage 

MI 

49002 

” 

Telephone ND 69-320-4433 

. 

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

assessingdept@portagemi.gov 

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. Attacha 

separate sheet If necessary. 

a Yes 

a No 

[7a] Not Applicable 

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

ves 

[No

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AY 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

The SEV and Taxable Value represents 50% of Fair Market Value and all values in the 

City of Portage have been uniformly assessed. 

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 

[Hl] 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? [Ml] Yes 

O 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? [Hl] Yes 

[4] No 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

1 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? 

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

Parcel Number 00035-095-C 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricuiturai [1 

Commercial] 

Industrial 0 

Residential 

Yimber-Cutover J 

Developmental 

Utility [J {check one) 

‘Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

| Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

, by the Board of Review: 

a0 

619,600 

i 

f 

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

1,239,200 

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

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

value by .5) 61 9,600 

assessed value) 61 9,600 

Signature <requires 

A 

. 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Re Ths ntative’s Si 

a; 

Ist 

U

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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. 26-002751

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Portage (KALAMAZOO)

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

Cathy

M.I. 

B

Last Name

Weissert

Firm Name (if any)

WCA Assessing

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

7900 S Westnedge Ave

City or Town

Portage

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Telephone Number

2693294433

E-mail Address

assessingdept@portagemi.gov

 

 

Subject Property Information:

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings.

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

N/A 

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more?

Yes

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

The SEV and Taxable Value represents 50% of Fair Market Value and all values in the City of Portage have been uniformly assessed.

 

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:

00035-095-C

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

619600

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

619600

What do you believe is the fair market value?

1239200

What do you believe is the taxable value?

619600

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Cathy Weissert

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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03/13/2026 

09:51 

AM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

(269) 329-4433 

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

7900 

S WESTNEDGE AVE 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

{ 

and legal description optional.) 

| 

39-10-00035-095-C 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 35-311: COMM AT THE SW 

| 

KURIEN, SHEENA T TRUST 

COR OF LOT 87 OF WIONA ACRES NO. 1; TH 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

S1IDEGA7'50"W 74 FT TO THE POB; TH S11DEG47'50"W 65 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

| 

FT: TH S87DEG56'00"E PARALLEL WITH THE S LI OF SAID 

PLAT 169.22 FT TO REFERENCE POINT "C", TH 

S87DEG56'00"E 5 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE STATUTORY 

“LAK LEVEL SHORE LINE OT AUSTIN TAKE. TH NORTHER | 

oe 

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 39-10-00035-095-C 

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

—_— 

— 

— 

Board of Review Comments 

Based on the information provided, the Board determined a change to the assessment was not warranted. 

| 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

619,600 

3k] 

| 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

619,600 

— 

—_— 

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

Eo 

I 

ETS 

TAT 

es 

VTL PIPE 

02% aR 

1 117 SUMMITS: TY, = SM 

Er | 

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

619,600 

— 

— 

i 

— 

— 

—_— 

— 

—— 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

619,600 

— 

—_ 

— 

—- 

12026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

f 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

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

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gg 

Tone 

THIS 1S NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

1018 (Rev. 

10-25) 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec 211.34, as amended. 

This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

FROM (269) 329-4433 

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

adit 

7900 

S WESTNEDGE AVE 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

PORTAGE, MI 49002 

OWNER'S NAME 8& ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

EXEMPTIONS 

KU 

10 5 3 Sek = Fired i sol 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence”: 

100.00% 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property”: 

00% 

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal™: 

00% 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”: 

Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

[] Yes 

& 

No 

Spouse™ 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property”: 

[] Yes 

[X] 

No 

Exempt As "Development Property™ 

[] Yes 

[x] 

No 

— 

—d— 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 35-3-11: COMM AT THE SW COR OF LOT 87 OF WIONA ACRES NO. 1; TH S11DEG47'50"W 74 FT 

TO THE POB: TH S11DEG47'50"W 65 FT: TH S87DEG56'00"E PARALLEL WITH THE S LI OF SAID PLAT 169.22 FT TO REFERENCE 

POINT "C". TH S87DEG56'00"E 5 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE STATUTORY LAKE LEVEL SHORE LINE OF AUSTIN LAKE; 

TH NOR | 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

Residential 

SX 

x 

; 

A 

i 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

Residential 

B 

-— 

ee 

- 

— 

- 

-

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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

Sheena

M.I.

Teresa

Last Name

Kurien

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

10315 Woodlawn Dr

City or Town

Portage

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Telephone Number

2693501188

E-mail Address

kveryus@yahoo.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)

10315 Woodlawn Dr

City or Town

Portage

County

Kalamazoo

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Portage (KALAMAZOO)

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 respectfully appeal the Portage Board of Review’s denial because my primary residence is materially overassessed, and the current true cash value and taxable 

value substantially exceed actual market value. The property was listed for an extended period and was not a distress sale. It also had condition issues that were 

not adequately reflected in the assessment. In addition, comparable A+ homes with considerably larger water frontage on Austin Lake have considerably lower 

true cash values than my B+ property. These market facts demonstrate that the current assessment is excessive, unsupported by comparable evidence, and 

should be reduced to a fair and accurate value. I thank you for your time.

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:

00035-095-C

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

619600

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

619600

What do you believe is the fair market value?

1050000

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

525000

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

525000

 

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

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Sheena Teresa Kurien

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

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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

Sheena Teresa Kurien,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002751

City Of Portage,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 5, 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

Sheena Teresa Kurien,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002751

City Of Portage,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: October 5, 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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03/13/2026 

09:51 

AM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

(269) 329-4433 

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

7900 

S WESTNEDGE AVE 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

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and legal description optional.) 

| 

39-10-00035-095-C 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 35-311: COMM AT THE SW 

| 

KURIEN, SHEENA T TRUST 

COR OF LOT 87 OF WIONA ACRES NO. 1; TH 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

S1IDEGA7'50"W 74 FT TO THE POB; TH S11DEG47'50"W 65 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

| 

FT: TH S87DEG56'00"E PARALLEL WITH THE S LI OF SAID 

PLAT 169.22 FT TO REFERENCE POINT "C", TH 

S87DEG56'00"E 5 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE STATUTORY 

“LAK LEVEL SHORE LINE OT AUSTIN TAKE. TH NORTHER | 

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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 39-10-00035-095-C 

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

—_— 

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Board of Review Comments 

Based on the information provided, the Board determined a change to the assessment was not warranted. 

| 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

619,600 

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| 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

619,600 

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2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

619,600 

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2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

619,600 

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12026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

f 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

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

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THIS 1S NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

1018 (Rev. 

10-25) 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24c and Sec 211.34, as amended. 

This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

FROM (269) 329-4433 

PORTAGE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

PARCEL NUMBER: 

adit 

7900 

S WESTNEDGE AVE 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

10315 WOODLAWN DR 

PORTAGE, MI 49002 

OWNER'S NAME 8& ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: 

EXEMPTIONS 

KU 

10 5 3 Sek = Fired i sol 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence”: 

100.00% 

PORTAGE MI 49002 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property”: 

00% 

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal™: 

00% 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”: 

Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

[] Yes 

& 

No 

Spouse™ 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property”: 

[] Yes 

[X] 

No 

Exempt As "Development Property™ 

[] Yes 

[x] 

No 

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 

PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 35-3-11: COMM AT THE SW COR OF LOT 87 OF WIONA ACRES NO. 1; TH S11DEG47'50"W 74 FT 

TO THE POB: TH S11DEG47'50"W 65 FT: TH S87DEG56'00"E PARALLEL WITH THE S LI OF SAID PLAT 169.22 FT TO REFERENCE 

POINT "C". TH S87DEG56'00"E 5 FT, MORE OR LESS, TO THE STATUTORY LAKE LEVEL SHORE LINE OF AUSTIN LAKE; 

TH NOR | 

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

Residential 

SX 

x 

; 

A 

i 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

Residential 

B 

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ee 

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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

Sheena

M.I.

Teresa

Last Name

Kurien

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

10315 Woodlawn Dr

City or Town

Portage

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Telephone Number

2693501188

E-mail Address

kveryus@yahoo.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)

10315 Woodlawn Dr

City or Town

Portage

County

Kalamazoo

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49002

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Portage (KALAMAZOO)

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 respectfully appeal the Portage Board of Review’s denial because my primary residence is materially overassessed, and the current true cash value and taxable 

value substantially exceed actual market value. The property was listed for an extended period and was not a distress sale. It also had condition issues that were 

not adequately reflected in the assessment. In addition, comparable A+ homes with considerably larger water frontage on Austin Lake have considerably lower 

true cash values than my B+ property. These market facts demonstrate that the current assessment is excessive, unsupported by comparable evidence, and 

should be reduced to a fair and accurate value. I thank you for your time.

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:

00035-095-C

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

619600

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

619600

What do you believe is the fair market value?

1050000

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

525000

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

525000

 

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your 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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Sheena Teresa Kurien

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

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