Stacey N Brancheau Petitioner V Township Of Fenton Respondent

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FREI EH WAITER: 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

Stacey N Brancheau 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

\ 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. 26-002246 

Township of Fenton 

1. 

2. 

Respondent(s) 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

(VALUATION) 

The subject property is in Genesee 

County. 

Parcel Number: 06-32-400-001 

. 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board 

of Review are: 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

| Taxable Value (TV) 

2025 

297000 

297000 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are: 

Tax year 

True Cash Value 

AV 

TV 

2025 

538400 

269200 

269200 

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.) 

uncapping event for 2026 purchase date was 7/25/2025 

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): 

N/A 

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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N/A 

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(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 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: 

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Printed Name: Stacey N Brancheau 

Date: 

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Signature of Respondent's autharized representative: 

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Printed Name: Julia I. Wilson 

Date: 

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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: 26-002246

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: Brancheau Stipulation 2026

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

Stacey N Brancheau,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002246

Township Of Fenton,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

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MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: 

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Stacey N Brancheau,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002246

Township Of Fenton,

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002246 

Respondent’s Contact Information: 

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government 

Local Unit of Government: 

Township Of Fenton (GENESEE) 

First Name 

MI. 

Tutin 

A 

hilo 

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

vy Manis Waakd 

HL 

 Eenton 

“ws 

TT 

Aedso 

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Tilson ontibrship. ots 

Respondent's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: 

First Name 

M.L. 

Last Name 

Julia 

L 

Wilson 

Firm Name (if any) 

Charter Township of Fenton 

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

12060 Mantawauka Dr 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Fenton 

Michigan 

48430 

Telephone Number 

8106293445 

E-mail Address 

jwilson@fentontownship.org 

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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped? 

Valuation Information: 

Parcel Identification Number: 

06-32-400-001 

Classification of Property: 

~~ Real 

(check one) 

Residential 

(check one) 

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 

297000 

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 

296996 

What do you believe is the fair market value? 

594000 

What do you believe is the taxable value? 

54000 

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

Respondent's Signature: 

/s/ Julia L. Wilson 

Attorney or Authorized Agent's Signature: 

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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: 26-002246

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Amended Answer

Attachment File Name: Revised Contact info Answer

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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$1705

ESTIMATED YEARLY TAX BILL CHANGE FOR 2026:

5974/7936

No

Yes

5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IN THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING?

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following:

X

6. Assessor Change Reason(s):

Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving 

Spouse":

Residential

X

Yes

No

SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

Email Address:

Telephone Number:

Name:

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

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property":

Exempt As "Development Property":

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL

X

No

Yes

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification

Michigan Department of Treasury, 

1019 (Rev. 10-25)

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:

The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027

1. TAXABLE VALUE:

LINDEN, MI 48451

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property":

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION

12,700

325,200

12,700

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

No

X

Yes

EXEMPTIONS

LINDEN MI 48451

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

PARCEL NUMBER:

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

FROM CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON

JULIA L. WILSON

12060 MANTAWAUKA DR

FENTON, MI 48430

06-32-400-001

BRANCHEAU, STACEY N & GARRET M

16320 HI LAND TRL

16320 HI LAND TRL

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT:

CURRENT TENTATIVE 

AMOUNT YEAR:

PRIOR AMOUNT 

YEAR: 

CHANGE FROM 

PRIOR YEAR TO 

CURRENT YEAR

2025

2026

271,210

325,200

53,990

2. ASSESSED VALUE:

325,200

312,500

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:

1.000

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV):

312,500

2025

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence":

100.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal":

.00%

.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal":

.00%

MONDAY MARCH 9, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM (LUNCH)12:00 TO 1:00 PM, TUESDAY MARCH 10, 2026: 2:00PM TO 8:00PM 

( BREAK) 5:00 PM TO 6:00 PM;WEDNESDAY MARCH 11, 2026: 2:00PM TO 8:00PM (BREAK) 5:00 PM TO 6:00 PM;THURSDAY 

MARCH 12, 2026; WORKSHOP ONLY MEETING (NO APPEALS)

**APPEALS BY APPOINTMENTS** WALK INS WILL BE ADJUSTED BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS. TO SCHEDULE AN 

APPOINTMENT WITH THE BOARD OF REVIEW, CALL THE ASSESSING OFFICE AT (810) 629-3445.

FENTON TOWNSHIP ENCOURAGES PROTESTS/PETITIONS FOR APPEAL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR BY LETTER 

BY PROVIDING A DETAILED PROTEST EXPLANATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. PETITIONS AND SUPPORTING 

DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO (PREFERABLY THE DAY BEFORE) YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT SO 

THE INFORMATION MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW MEMBERS AT YOUR APPOINTMENT.

810-629-3445

JULIA L. WILSON

BOR@FENTONTOWNSHIP.ORG

A PARCEL OF LAND BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 61 SOUTH SILVER LAKE HI-LANDS TH S 89 DEG 30 MIN 30 SEC E 374.34 FT TH 

ON A CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS 198.84 FT CHORD S 3 DEG 05 MIN E 149.68 FT TH N 89 DEG 30 MIN 30 SEC W 385.62 FT TH N 1 

DEG 14 MIN E 149.4 FT TO PL OF BEG & 1/21 TH INTEREST IN LOT 44 SOUTH SILVER LAKE HI LANDS SEC 32 T5N R6E

401

401

Residential

25250

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

GENESEE

County:

FENTON TOWNSHIP

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

06-32-400-001

250,530C

279,600

251,800

27,800

2023

263,056C

306,500

273,500

33,000

2024

271,210C

312,500

278,300

34,200

2025

297,000S

297,000M

325,200

290,800

34,400

2026

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

Work Description for Permit P21Z0045, Issued 08/11/2021: FENCE (4 FT)

Work Description for Permit P06B0240, Issued 11/14/2006: NEW BUILD & GARAGE

SEWER INSPECTION FEE ONLY (RE- TAP TO EXISTING)

Work Description for Permit P05B0308, Issued 11/02/2005: DEMO EXISTING

STRUCTURE

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

Ad-Hoc Unit-In-Place Items

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

 LOW COST FENCING 0.00 252 100 0

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 0

 * Factors * 1/4 INTEREST IN LOT 44

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

<Site Value A> 1/12 INT LOT 34 10000 100 10,000

RESIDENTIAL M & B 1.290 Acres 45,530 100 58,734

 1.29 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 68,734

Land Value Estimates for Land Table 100.METES & BOUNDS.100

LP 08/18/2025 PRE SENT

JLW 06/30/2025 CLERICAL 

JM 12/29/2021 FIELD REVI

Who When What

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topography of 

Site

Dirt Road

Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

Public

Improvements

Vacant

 

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: Township of Fenton, County of

Genesee, Michigan

2006 - NOT YET

2007-DEMO HOUSE, GARAGE & SHED

2007-NO CONST

2008-25%-NEW HSE

2009-100%

5-1-09

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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. 26-002246

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

Township Of Fenton (GENESEE)

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

Julia

M.I. 

L

Last Name

Wilson

Firm Name (if any)

Charter Township of Fenton

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

12060 Mantawauka Dr

City or Town

Fenton

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48430

Telephone Number

8106293445

E-mail Address

jwilson@fentontownship.org

 

 

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:

Sales Period for the 2026 valuation was from 4/1/2022 to 3/31/2025 Subject property sale was not included in this sales period as sale was 7/25/2025. Sales 

Study dates are statutorily required by the Michigan State Tax Commission using a look back 24 month period. Using the determined sales study dates and the 

mass appraisal approach to value with land studies and ECF studies found the parcel to be at 50% of market value for 2026. Assessor has reviewed the appraisal 

attached to petitioners petition and found it to be un reliable as 2 of the 3 comparables ( Comp 2 and Comp 3) sales used for appraisal valuation were not in 

Fenton Township and even out of Genesee County where the markets are different. Comp 4 and 5 were in the Township but appraiser used as reference not for 

valuation. Also the land adjustments for Lake access differ for a parcel out of the Township that only has a lake view with public access 26,200?? Comp 

adjustment used for lake access ingress / egress was 10,000. There are a number of sales to be used within the Township. Township has plenty of comparable 

sales within the time frame which should have been utilized. Different Lakes/Township's/Cities and County all have a different market. When sales are abundant 

the same sales market should be used for valuation.

 

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?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

 

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

06-32-400-001

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

297000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

296996

What do you believe is the fair market value?

594000

What do you believe is the taxable value?

54000

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Julia L. Wilson

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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03/17/2026 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON 

JULIA L. WILSON 

12060 MANTAWAUKA DR 

FENTON, MI 

48430 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

d legal description optional. ): 

BRANCHEAU, STACEY N & GARRET 

rs 

16320 HI LAND TRL 

6-32 due! 

LINDEN MI 48451 

16320 HI LAND TRL 

A PARCEL OF LAND BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 61 SOUTH 

SILVER LAKE HI-LANDS TH S 89 DEG 30 MIN 30 SECE 

374.34 FT TH ON A CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS 198.84 FT 

CHORD S 3 DEG 05 MIN E 149.68 FT TH N 89 DEG 30 MIN 30 

SEC W 385.62 FT THN 

1 DEG 14 MIN E 149.4 FT TO PL OF 

BEG & 1/21 TH INTEREST IN LOT 44 SOUTH SILVER LAKE 

HI LANDS SEC 32 TSN R6E 

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 

06-32-400-001 

3 

Petition 

#: MIS 

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

Board of Review Comments 

CLERICAL ADJUSTMENTS REVIEWED AND SALE PRIXCE REVIEWED 

[2026 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

325,200 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

297,000 

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

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

325,200 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

297,000 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding the above decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal by filing a PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Forms can be found at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib under appeal forms 

Deadline for filing to Tribunal is May 31 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial 

Personal and Utility Personal Property.

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EXHIBIT A

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APPRAISAL OF 

LOCATED AT: 

16320 Hi Land Trl 

Linden, MI 48451-9025 

FOR: 

ELGA-Credit Union- Grand Blanc 

6065 Grand Pointe Blvd 

Grand Blanc, MI, 48439

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NO-AMC 

ELGA-Credit Union- Grand Blanc 

6065 Grand Pointe Blvd 

Grand Blanc, MI, 48439 

File Number: 

17981 

To whom it may concern: 

In accordance with your request, 

| have appraised the real property at: 

16320 Hi Land Trl 

Linden, MI 48451-9025 

The purpose of this appraisal is to develop an opinion of the market value of the subject property, as improved. 

The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site and improvements. 

In my opinion, the market value of the property as of 

July 9, 2025 

isy 

$540,000 

Five Hundred Forty Thousand 

Dollars 

The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions, 

final opinion of value, descriptive photographs, limiting conditions and appropriate certifications. 

Daniel L. Van Wagner

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Neighborhood Name Linden schools 

Map Reference 08121- Fenton Twp 

Census Tract 0131.12 

Occupant 

[XJ Owner 

[Jenant 

[J vacant 

Special Assessments $ 300 

[Jpup 

HOAS O 

[per year 

[per month 

= 

Property Rights Appraised 

XJFee Simple 

[] Leasehold 

[Jother (describe) 

Assignment Type 

Purchase Transaction 

OJ Refinance Transaction 

[] Other (describe) 

Lender/Client ELGA-Credit Union- Grand Blanc 

Address 6065 Grand Pointe Blvd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 

Is the subject property currently offered for sale or has it been offered for sale in the twelve months prior to the effective date of this appraisal? 

Yes [0] No 

Report data source(s) used, offering price(s), and date(s). 

DOM 4;the subject is currently pending per GMAR MLS#81025030877 

Original list price 

$529,900 Original list date:06/26/2025 pending date:06/30/2025 

| 

did OJ did not analyze the contract for sale for the subject purchase transaction. Explain the results of the analysis of the contract for sale or why the analysis was not performed 

Arms length sale; The appraiser reviewed a fully executed 9 page purchase agreement. 

The potential buyer signed agreement on:06/29/2025 and the sellers 

signed on:06/29/2025 Buyer to pay $1,000 over highest offers not to exceed $545,000 with Full appraisal gap Guarantee. 

4 

Contract Price 

$ 540,000 

Date of Contract 06/29/2025 

Is the property seller the owner of public record? 

XJ ves [no 

Data Source(s) Assessor 

2 

Is there any financial assistance (loan charges, sale concessions, gift or downpayment assistance, etc.) to be paid by any party on behalf of the borrower? 

ves 

No 

[8] 

If Yes, report the total dollar amount and describe the items to be paid 

$0;;No financial assistance provided. 

Note: Race and the racial composition of the neighborhood are not appraisal factors. 

Neighborhood Characteristics 

One-UnitHousing Trends 

One-Unit Housing 

Present Land Use 

% 

Location 

Urban 

XJ Suburban 

[JRural 

Property Values (XJ increasing 

Stable 

Declining 

PRICE 

AGE 

One-Unit 

70 % 

Built-Up 

Over 75% 

(XJ25-75%

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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

Stacey

M.I.

N

Last Name

Brancheau

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

16320 Hi Land Trail

City or Town

Linden

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48451

Telephone Number

8106292222

E-mail Address

sbrancheau@brancheaulaw.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)

16320 Hi Land Trail

City or Town

Linden

County

Genesee

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48451

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Fenton (GENESEE)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

I purchased the property on July 25, 2025 for $540,000 in an arm's-length transaction following exposure to the open market. The sale occured approximately 

five months prior to the December 31, 2025 valuation date and is the best indicate of Truste Cash Value (TCV). Under Michigan law, SEV must equal 50% of TCV; 

therefore the correct SEV is $270,000. The current SEV of $297,000 implies a higher market value than the recent sale and is overstated. I have attached the 

Appraisal , with comparable sales (Exhibit A), ALTA Buyer's Settlement Statement (Exhibit B), and Warrant Deed (Exhibit C)

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:

06-32-400-001

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

297000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

297000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

540000

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

270000

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

270000

 

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/ Stacey N. Brancheau

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

Stacey N Brancheau,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002246

Township Of Fenton,

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 9, 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

Stacey N Brancheau,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002246

Township Of Fenton,

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 9, 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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03/17/2026 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON 

JULIA L. WILSON 

12060 MANTAWAUKA DR 

FENTON, MI 

48430 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

d legal description optional. ): 

BRANCHEAU, STACEY N & GARRET 

rs 

16320 HI LAND TRL 

6-32 due! 

LINDEN MI 48451 

16320 HI LAND TRL 

A PARCEL OF LAND BEG AT SW COR OF LOT 61 SOUTH 

SILVER LAKE HI-LANDS TH S 89 DEG 30 MIN 30 SECE 

374.34 FT TH ON A CURVE TO LEFT RADIUS 198.84 FT 

CHORD S 3 DEG 05 MIN E 149.68 FT TH N 89 DEG 30 MIN 30 

SEC W 385.62 FT THN 

1 DEG 14 MIN E 149.4 FT TO PL OF 

BEG & 1/21 TH INTEREST IN LOT 44 SOUTH SILVER LAKE 

HI LANDS SEC 32 TSN R6E 

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 

06-32-400-001 

3 

Petition 

#: MIS 

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

Board of Review Comments 

CLERICAL ADJUSTMENTS REVIEWED AND SALE PRIXCE REVIEWED 

[2026 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

325,200 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

297,000 

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

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

325,200 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

297,000 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding the above decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal by filing a PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Forms can be found at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib under appeal forms 

Deadline for filing to Tribunal is May 31 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial 

Personal and Utility Personal Property.

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EXHIBIT A

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APPRAISAL OF 

LOCATED AT: 

16320 Hi Land Trl 

Linden, MI 48451-9025 

FOR: 

ELGA-Credit Union- Grand Blanc 

6065 Grand Pointe Blvd 

Grand Blanc, MI, 48439

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NO-AMC 

ELGA-Credit Union- Grand Blanc 

6065 Grand Pointe Blvd 

Grand Blanc, MI, 48439 

File Number: 

17981 

To whom it may concern: 

In accordance with your request, 

| have appraised the real property at: 

16320 Hi Land Trl 

Linden, MI 48451-9025 

The purpose of this appraisal is to develop an opinion of the market value of the subject property, as improved. 

The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site and improvements. 

In my opinion, the market value of the property as of 

July 9, 2025 

isy 

$540,000 

Five Hundred Forty Thousand 

Dollars 

The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions, 

final opinion of value, descriptive photographs, limiting conditions and appropriate certifications. 

Daniel L. Van Wagner

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Neighborhood Name Linden schools 

Map Reference 08121- Fenton Twp 

Census Tract 0131.12 

Occupant 

[XJ Owner 

[Jenant 

[J vacant 

Special Assessments $ 300 

[Jpup 

HOAS O 

[per year 

[per month 

= 

Property Rights Appraised 

XJFee Simple 

[] Leasehold 

[Jother (describe) 

Assignment Type 

Purchase Transaction 

OJ Refinance Transaction 

[] Other (describe) 

Lender/Client ELGA-Credit Union- Grand Blanc 

Address 6065 Grand Pointe Blvd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 

Is the subject property currently offered for sale or has it been offered for sale in the twelve months prior to the effective date of this appraisal? 

Yes [0] No 

Report data source(s) used, offering price(s), and date(s). 

DOM 4;the subject is currently pending per GMAR MLS#81025030877 

Original list price 

$529,900 Original list date:06/26/2025 pending date:06/30/2025 

| 

did OJ did not analyze the contract for sale for the subject purchase transaction. Explain the results of the analysis of the contract for sale or why the analysis was not performed 

Arms length sale; The appraiser reviewed a fully executed 9 page purchase agreement. 

The potential buyer signed agreement on:06/29/2025 and the sellers 

signed on:06/29/2025 Buyer to pay $1,000 over highest offers not to exceed $545,000 with Full appraisal gap Guarantee. 

4 

Contract Price 

$ 540,000 

Date of Contract 06/29/2025 

Is the property seller the owner of public record? 

XJ ves [no 

Data Source(s) Assessor 

2 

Is there any financial assistance (loan charges, sale concessions, gift or downpayment assistance, etc.) to be paid by any party on behalf of the borrower? 

ves 

No 

[8] 

If Yes, report the total dollar amount and describe the items to be paid 

$0;;No financial assistance provided. 

Note: Race and the racial composition of the neighborhood are not appraisal factors. 

Neighborhood Characteristics 

One-UnitHousing Trends 

One-Unit Housing 

Present Land Use 

% 

Location 

Urban 

XJ Suburban 

[JRural 

Property Values (XJ increasing 

Stable 

Declining 

PRICE 

AGE 

One-Unit 

70 % 

Built-Up 

Over 75% 

(XJ25-75%

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Page 1

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

Stacey

M.I.

N

Last Name

Brancheau

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

16320 Hi Land Trail

City or Town

Linden

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48451

Telephone Number

8106292222

E-mail Address

sbrancheau@brancheaulaw.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)

16320 Hi Land Trail

City or Town

Linden

County

Genesee

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48451

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Fenton (GENESEE)

Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

I purchased the property on July 25, 2025 for $540,000 in an arm's-length transaction following exposure to the open market. The sale occured approximately 

five months prior to the December 31, 2025 valuation date and is the best indicate of Truste Cash Value (TCV). Under Michigan law, SEV must equal 50% of TCV; 

therefore the correct SEV is $270,000. The current SEV of $297,000 implies a higher market value than the recent sale and is overstated. I have attached the 

Appraisal , with comparable sales (Exhibit A), ALTA Buyer's Settlement Statement (Exhibit B), and Warrant Deed (Exhibit C)

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:

06-32-400-001

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

297000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

297000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

540000

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

270000

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

270000

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature:

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

/s/ Stacey N. Brancheau

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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