1. What is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value is generally less than market value. Ask to see a recent copy of the seller's tax bill to help you determine this information.
2. How often are properties reassessed, and when was the last reassessment done? In general, taxes jump most significantly when a property is reassessed.
3. Will the sale of the property trigger a tax increase? The assessed value of the property may increase based on the amount you pay for the property. And in some areas, such as California, taxes may be frozen until resale.
4. Is the amount of taxes paid comparable to other properties in the area? If not, it might be possible to appeal the tax assessment and lower the rate.
5. Does the current tax bill reflect any special exemptions that I might not qualify for? For example, many tax districts offer reductions to those 65 or over.
State of Michigan estimated property taxes if you do not know the current assessed value contact Jon Becker as I can access many townships and current assessments online for you. Keep in mind the assessment may change once the property is sold as well. If you are considering purchasing a currently listed property a more accurate way may be to imput 1/2 of the list price as the assessed value.
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