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upthesaukee · 12-18-2021, 07:19 AM

It's been probably 5 or 6 years ago, i got a notice that my land had been re-assessed (1.4 acres) and its value increased $17,000 . Because most of my land is not buildable except where I had the house and garage. I took pictures of the property and made an appointment with the assessor.

He looked at what I had for "evidence" and said he would swing by to take a look. He actually came by that afternoon, looked at the property, and agreed with me, saying I would get a new letter in a few days.

The amount of increase lowered from the $17,500 figure to a $3,400 increase.

I would look at home sales in your area, and look at homes in your area via the town database website. You will have to present a case with evidence. While it will be work, it can certainly be cheaper than hiring a lawyer.

Not meant as a consolation attempt, but recent threads here have spoken of other communities around the lake in the same situation.

Good luck

Dave

12-18-2021, 07:19 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Appointment with the assessor It's been probably 5 or 6 years ago, i got a notice that my land had been re-assessed (1.4 acres) and its value increased $17,000 . Because most of my land is not buildable except where I had the house and garage. I took pictures of the property and made an appointment with the assessor. He looked at what I had for "evidence" and said he would swing by to take a look. He actually came by that afternoon, looked at the property, and agreed with me, saying I would get a new letter in a few days. The amount of increase lowered from the $17,500 figure to a $3,400 increase. I would look at home sales in your area, and look at homes in your area via the town database website. You will have to present a case with evidence. While it will be work, it can certainly be cheaper than hiring a lawyer. Not meant as a consolation attempt, but recent threads here have spoken of other communities around the lake in the same situation. Good luck Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!