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Michigan
Todd K And Sandra L Dowrick Trust Petitioner V City Of Lansing Respondent
- Petitioner
- Todd K And Sandra L Dowrick Trust
- Respondent
- City Of Lansing
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002718-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Ingham
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/30/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Documentation | PET | Not recorded | 09/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/20/2026 | $125.00 | Download |
Documents
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFIARS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Todd & Sandra Dowrick Petitioner(s) V MTT Docket No. 26-002718 City of Lansing, Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Teressa Bowers states that on 09/30/2026 she served a copy of the record card and answer form by mail or email relative to the above caption matter upon: Todd & Sandra Dowrick 6435 Heathfield Drive East Lansing, MI 48823 Todd.dowrick@yahoo.com TERESSA BOWERS, Lead Residential Appraiser
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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: 26-002718 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: Proof of Service3115 Risdale Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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Printed on 09/30/2026 Parcel Number: 33-01-01-31-328-021 Jurisdiction: CITY OF LANSING County: Ingham Grantor Grantee Sale Price Sale Date Inst. Type Terms of Sale Liber & Page Verified By Prcnt. Trans. TRUSTEE OF FIDELITY & GUA TODD K & SANDRA L DOWRICK 50,000 12/26/2025 CD 12-FROM LENDING INST. NO 2026-000601 DEED 100 COAST TO COAST PROPERTIES TRUSTEE OF FIDELITY & GUA 104,185 12/05/2025 SD 10-FORECLOSURE 2024-029315 DEED COAST TO COAST PROPERTIES TRUSTEE OF FIDELITY & GUA 105,185 12/05/2024 SD 10-FORECLOSURE 2024-029315 DEED S & S ACQUISITIONS GROUP COAST TO COAST PROPERTIES 65,000 06/15/2021 WD 16-LC PAYOFF 2021 027282 DEED Property Address 3115 RISDALE AVE Owner's Name/Address THE TODD K DOWRICK & SANDRA L DOWRICK TRUST 3115 RISDALE AVE LANSING, MI 48915 Taxpayer's Name/Address Tax Description LOT 285 CHURCHILL DOWNS NO 1 SUB Comments/Influences Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO Zoning: R-1 Building Permit(s) Date Number Status School: LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST P.R.E. 0% MAP #: P -0429 -0156 2026 Est TCV 184,032 TCV/TFA: 189.14 X Improved Vacant Public Improvements Dirt Road Gravel Road X Paved Road X Storm Sewer X Sidewalk X Water X Sewer X Electric X Gas X Curb X Street Lights Standard Utilities Underground Utils. Topography of Site X Level Rolling Low High Landscaped Swamp Wooded Pond Waterfront Ravine Wetland Flood Plain Who When What JDH 09/01/2022 EXTERIOR P TB 08/02/2021 DATA ENTRY TB 01/15/2021 SITE ONLY Land Value Estimates for Land Table 46F.46F * Factors * Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value FF 65.00 145.00 1.0000 1.0177 300 100 19,845 65 Actual Front Feet, 0.22 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 19,845 Land Improvement Cost Estimates Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value D/W/P: 3.5 Concrete 6.10 936 37 2,113 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 2,113 Year Land Value Building Value Assessed Value Board of Review Tribunal/ Other Taxable Value 2026 9,900 82,100 92,000 92,000M 92,000U 2025 9,900 73,000 82,900 65,754C 2024 9,900 67,200 77,100 63,777C 2023 9,900 58,100 68,000 60,740C
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Parcel Number: 33-01-01-31-328-021 Printed on 09/30/2026 *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***
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Residential Building 1 of 1 Parcel Number: 33-01-01-31-328-021 Printed on 09/30/2026 (11) Heating/Cooling X Gas Oil Elec. Wood Coal Steam Forced Air w/o Ducts X Forced Air w/ Ducts Forced Hot Water Electric Baseboard Elec. Ceil. Radiant Radiant (in-floor) Electric Wall Heat Space Heater Wall/Floor Furnace Forced Heat & Cool Heat Pump No Heating/Cooling Central Air Wood Furnace (12) Electric 0 Amps Service No./Qual. of Fixtures Ex. X Ord. Min No. of Elec. Outlets Many X Ave. Few (13) Plumbing Average Fixture(s) 1 3 Fixture Bath 1 2 Fixture Bath Softner, Auto Softner, Manual Solar Water Heat No Plumbing Extra Toilet Extra Sink Separate Shower Ceramic Tile Floor Ceramic Tile Wains Ceramic Tub Alcove Vent Fan (14) Water/Sewer Public Water Public Sewer Water Well 1000 Gal. Septic 2000 Gal. Septic Lump Sum Items: 2500 Building Type X Single Family Mobile Home Town Home Duplex A-Frame X Wood Frame Building Style: 1 STY Yr Built Remodeled 1960 2020 Condition: Average Room List Basement 5 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3 Bedrooms (1) Exterior Wood/Shingle Aluminum/Vinyl Brick X Brick/Siding X Insulation (2) Windows Many Large X Ave. X Ave. Few Small Wood Sash Metal Sash X Vinyl Sash Double Hung X Horiz. Slide Casement Double Glass Patio Doors Storms & Screens (3) Roof X Gable Gambrel Hip Mansard Flat Shed X Ashphalt Shingle Chimney: (3) Roof (cont.) Eavestrough Insulation 0 Front Overhang 0 Other Overhang (4) Interior X Drywall Plaster Paneled Wood T&G Trim & Decoration Ex X Ord Min Size of Closets Lg X Ord Small Doors Solid X H.C. (5) Floors Kitchen: Hardwood Other: Other: (6) Ceilings X Drywall (7) Excavation Basement: 973 S.F. Crawl: 0 S.F. Slab: 0 S.F. Height to Joists: 0.0 (8) Basement Conc. Block 8 Poured Conc. Stone Treated Wood X Concrete Floor (9) Basement Finish Recreation SF 730 Living SF Walkout Doors (B) No Floor SF 0 Walkout Doors (A) (10) Floor Support Joists: Unsupported Len: Cnts.Sup: (15) Built-ins Appliance Allow. Cook Top Dishwasher 1 Garbage Disposal Bath Heater Vent Fan Hot Tub 1 Unvented Hood Vented Hood Intercom Jacuzzi Tub Jacuzzi repl.Tub 1 Oven Microwave 1 Standard Range Self Clean Range Sauna Trash Compactor Central Vacuum Security System (15) Fireplaces Interior 1 Story Interior 2 Story 2nd/Same Stack Two Sided Exterior 1 Story Exterior 2 Story Prefab 1 Story Prefab 2 Story Heat Circulator Raised Hearth Wood Stove Direct-Vented Ga (16) Porches/Decks Area Type 24 CPP 336 Treated Wood (17) Garage Year Built: 1972 Car Capracity: Class: CD Exterior: Siding Brick Ven.: 0 Stone Ven.: 0 Common Wall: Detache Foundation: 18 Inch Finished ?: Yes Auto. Doors: 0 Mech. Doors: 0 Area: 440 % Good: 48 Storage Area: 0 No Conc. Floor: 0 Bsmnt Garage: Carport Area: Roof: Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family 1 STY Cls CD Blt 1960 (11) Heating System: Forced Air w/ Ducts Ground Area = 973 SF Floor Area = 973 SF. Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=49/100/100/100/49 Building Areas Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 1 Story Siding Basement 973 Total: 137,305 67,280 Other Additions/Adjustments Plumbing 2 Fixture Bath 1 2,478 1,214 Deck Treated Wood 336 5,430 2,661 Garages Class: CD Exterior: Siding Foundation: 18 Inch (Finished) Base Cost 440 19,219 9,225 *48% Exterior Brick Veneer 320 4,829 2,366 Built-Ins Garbage Disposal 1 209 102 Unvented Hood 1 267 131 Oven 1 1,063 521 Standard Range 1 1,056 517 Porches CPP 24 615 301 <<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>> *** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed*** Class: CD Effec. Age: 51 Floor Area: 973 Total Base New: 198,649 E.C.F. Total Depr Cost: 108,049 X 1.500 Estimated T.C.V.: 162,074
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Parcel Number: 33-01-01-31-328-021 Residential Building 1 of 1 Printed on 09/30/2026 ***
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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. 26-002718 Respondent’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Local Unit of Government: City Of Lansing (INGHAM) 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 Teressa M.I. A Last Name Bowers Firm Name (if any) City of Lansing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 124 West Michigan Ave, 3rd FL City Hall City or Town Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48933 Telephone Number 5174834026 E-mail Address teressa.bowers@lansingmi.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? No
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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: A valuation disclosure will be provided 21 days prior to the hearing date. 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: 33-01-01-31-328-021 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 92000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 92000 What do you believe is the fair market value? 184000 What do you believe is the taxable value? 92000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Teressa Bowers Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/
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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 Dowrick Todd K and Sandra L M.I. Last Name Dowrick Trust Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6435 Heathfield Dr City or Town East Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Telephone Number 5178969959 E-mail Address todd.dowrick@yahoo.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Todd M.I. Last Name Dowrick Firm Name (if any) Dowrick Todd & Sandra L Dowrick Trust Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6435 Heathfield Dr City or Town East Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Telephone Number 5178969959 E-mail Address todd.dowrick@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 No Property Address (No., Street) 3115 Risdale
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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 City or Town Lansing County Ingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48911 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Lansing (INGHAM) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: I protested the assessed value and taxable value at the March 2026 board of review. The board of review did not reduce the assessed value nor the taxable value. The values remain at $92,000. I purchased the property for $50,000 on December 30th, 2025. I did not purchase the property from a relative or friend. The property was not in foreclosure nor was it a distressed property. I believe the assessed value and taxable value should be $55,000. I believe the true cash value of the property is $110,000. I have researched market comps to validate my position and value amounts. I will be providing those upon hearing. 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: 33-01-01-31-328-021 Classification of Property: Real (check one)
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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 Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 92000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 92000 What do you believe is the fair market value? 110000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 55000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 55000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Todd Dowrick 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? No
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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 Todd K and Sandra L Dowrick Trust, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002718 City Of Lansing, 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 30, 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 Todd K and Sandra L Dowrick Trust, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002718 City Of Lansing, 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 30, 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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2026 ‘BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION FROM CITY OF LANSING 124 W MICHIGAN AVE LANSING, MI 48933-2500 virvvievey NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: THE TODD K DOWRICK & SANDRA LDOWRICK TRUST 3115 RISDALE AVE LANSING, MI 48915 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.) 33-01-01-31-328-021 3115 RISDALE AVE LOT 285 CHURCHILL DOWNS NO 1 SUB 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 33-01-01-31-328-021 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments NO CHANGE IN LINE WITH CURRENT MARKET 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 92,000 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 92,000 (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 92,000 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 92,000 2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 0.0000 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 nitiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website." attp://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00. html
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Seas ¥ fant
MAR 06 2026
CITY OF LANSING
Petition to Board of Review
ASSESSORS OFFICE
L-4035
This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended, Filing is voluntary; however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal unless you first protest
to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmental real. You may not appeal property classification to the State
“Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review.
TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'’S AGENT
Michigan Department of Treasury
618 (Rev. 12-25)
Owner's Name (Please Print or Type)
Petitioner's Name {If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type)
Dowrick Todd & Sandra Trust
Township or City
County
Year of Appeal
City of Lansing
Ingham
2026
The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified
agricultural property exemption of the following describad property:
Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address and legal description optional.)
3115 Risdale, Lansing, MI 48911
33-01-01-31-328-021
Protested Item:
Assessed Value NX rate
[7] Taxable status
[J classification
|] Qualified Agricultural
Taxable Value
{exemption)
Property Exemption
1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT
Complete this section for a protest of assessed value, including assessed value changes associated with exempt status and denied or late filed
personal property forms.
Assessed Value
Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value (Market Value)
$92,000
$55,000
2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE
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Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value.
Reason:
O Value of Losses
O Value of Additions
OJ Poverty Exemption
Uncapping %
3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION
Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance
with Section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on
that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.)
Classification of property on this year's assessment roll
Classification should be (check one of the following):
[] Agricuttural
[] industrial
[[] Timber Cutover
[[] utility (Personal Property Only)
[[] commercial
[[] Residential
[[] pevelopmentat
4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY
Ifthe assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural proper-
ty, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON
THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.)
Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor (Enter 0 if exemption
Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by owner (Enter 100 if full
denied)
exemption requested)
REASON FOR PROTEST
State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or taxable status and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption
The taxable and assessed value for 3115 Risdale, Lansing, Mi is tentatively $92,000.
| purchased the property on
December 30th, 2025 for $50,000. The property was listed with a realtor, several people looked at the property and
|
was the highest bidder.
| did not purchase the property from a relative or friend.
I feel the property should have a
taxable and assessed value of $55,000.
CERTIFICATION
Signature
Date
Phone Number
Zh
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3/6/26
(517) 896-9959
Address
6435 Heathfield Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823Page 3
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 FROM CITY OF LANSING ASSESSOR 3RD FLOOR CITY HALL 124 W MICHIGAN AVE LANSING, MI 48933-2500 PARCEL IDENTIFICATION PARCEL NUMBER: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3115 RISDALE AVE LANSING, M! 48911 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: 33020 33-01-01-31-328-021 3115 RISDALE AVE
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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: 26-002718 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Documentation Attachment File Name: 3115 risdale board of review decision 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 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 Dowrick Todd K and Sandra L M.I. Last Name Dowrick Trust Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6435 Heathfield Dr City or Town East Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Telephone Number 5178969959 E-mail Address todd.dowrick@yahoo.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Todd M.I. Last Name Dowrick Firm Name (if any) Dowrick Todd & Sandra L Dowrick Trust Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6435 Heathfield Dr City or Town East Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Telephone Number 5178969959 E-mail Address todd.dowrick@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 No Property Address (No., Street) 3115 Risdale
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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 City or Town Lansing County Ingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48911 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Lansing (INGHAM) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: I protested the assessed value and taxable value at the March 2026 board of review. The board of review did not reduce the assessed value nor the taxable value. The values remain at $92,000. I purchased the property for $50,000 on December 30th, 2025. I did not purchase the property from a relative or friend. The property was not in foreclosure nor was it a distressed property. I believe the assessed value and taxable value should be $55,000. I believe the true cash value of the property is $110,000. I have researched market comps to validate my position and value amounts. I will be providing those upon hearing. 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: 33-01-01-31-328-021 Classification of Property: Real (check one)
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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 Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 92000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 92000 What do you believe is the fair market value? 110000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 55000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 55000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Todd Dowrick 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? No
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