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Home My WebLink About2025_08_13 BOER Minutes Docusign Envelope ID:42EBBFD1-A372-4270-8931-878516787035 MINUTES Orange County Board of Equalization and Review Meeting held on August 13, 2025 Board Members in attendance: Chair of the Board Leon Meyers Yes Regular Member Saru Salvi Yes Regular Member Richal Vanhook Yes Alternate Member Shereese Alston No Alternate Member Hunter Beattie No Alternate Member Tony Blake No Alternate Member Vaughn Compton No Alternate Member Shannon Julian No Alternate Member Barbara Levine No Orange County Staff in attendance: Office Assistant Jennifer Rigsbee Deputy Tax Assessor Chad Phillips Real Property Appraisal Manager Roger Gunn Chief Appraiser Kelly Wells Appraiser Louise Benson-Lochner Appraiser Scott Zeman Temporary Appraisal Assistant Rob Teachout Meeting Schedule: Time PIN or Abstract Appellant Appeared Appeal Type 1:00 PM 9856556007 Thomas Anthony Pasquini Yes Value 1:26 PM 9835436624 ADJA Group LLC Yes Value 1:33 PM 9778561748.040 Steven Gordon No Value 1:46 PM 9875779042 Ethan Fogleman No Value Time By Meeting called to order 1:00 PM Leon Meyers Meeting adjourned 1:54 PM Leon Meyers Property Identification: Property Owner Thomas Anthony Pasquini Appellant(if different) Property Address 305 New Isley Trail _ Parcel ID or Abstract 19856556007 Statement of Appeal: Request a reduction in value based on the value of other properties in the same neighborhood. Docusign Envelope ID:42EBBFD1-A372-4270-8931-878516787035 Current Assessed Value $1,011,900 County Opinion $960,700 Time of Hearin 1:00 PM Appellant Opinion $744,000 County Representative KellyWells Board Decision $960,700 Evidence submitted by the appellant: • Our appeal is based upon the January 2025 Orange County assessment parameters for our property compared with the three other properties on our same street. In order to say we have an"equalization of assessed values" among these four properties the general assessment "yardsticks" should at least be approximately the same. In our earlier appeal submittal,I illustrated the current misalignment in"yardsticks" utilizing two general parameters: 1) "% increase in assessed value" since the 2021 assessment, and 2)the change in the "all-in$/square foot value" since the 2021 assessment. Evidence submitted by the county representative: • The purpose of the revaluation is to bring properties to market value,there is no percentage applied, only corrections made, and values determined based on sales of like properties. • The subject property is a brick home built in 2012 with 4,191 square feet,4 bedrooms, and 3 & 1/2 baths on 5.54 acres of land in Hillsborough. The property sold on August 14, 2023 for $1,190,000. This sale,along with others in the neighborhood,was used in determining the value. • The grade was reduced from A+05 to A-10 during the informal appeal to be more equitable with the other houses on New Isley Trail. • Upon further review, The County recommends correcting the sketch/square footage of the home from 4,068 to 4,191 and correcting the story height from 1 to 1.25 stories. These changes would result in a reduction in value from$1,011,900 to $960,700. • Photos of subject property • Listing photos of subject • GIS Map • Current Property Record Card of Subject • Proposed Property Record Card of Subject • Photos of neighboring properties • https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/305-New-Isley-Trl-Hillsborough-NC- 27278/123216840_zpid/ Motion of the Board Accept the County's revised value of$960,700 Made the motion Saru Salvi Seconded the motion Richal Vanhook Voted For Leon Meyers Voted Against Property Identification: Property Owner ADJA Group LLC Appellant(if different) Naa Aku Ankrah Schreiner Docusign Envelope ID:42EBBFD1-A372-4270-8931-878516787035 Propeldress 517 Lancaster Road Parcel ID or Abstract 9835436624 Statement of Appeal: Request a reduction in value due to incorrect data on the current property card and the condition of the home. Current Assessed Value $230,300 County Opinion $230,300 Time of Hearing 1:26 PM Appellant Opinion $160,000 County Representative Louise Benson- Board Decision Continue appeal to a later date Lochner Evidence submitted by the appellant: • The Appellant filed a formal appeal on July 23,2025. The Appellant stated"My property data is incorrect,and I would like to request a field review/site visit from a county appraiser: There are several condition issues with the house; including roof damage,roof shingles blown, gutter and downspout damage,ceiling stains and other ceiling damage,railing damage. I attempted to add photos,but the system wasn't allowing me to upload and would then give me an error message,preventing me from submitting. I'm going to email pictures separately." Evidence submitted by the county representative: • On July 29,2025, a site visit was performed by this appraiser. The tenant was in attendance and allowed access to the interior of the home to observe grade, condition/maintenance, and construction standards. Photos were taken of the exterior of the home,the interior showing ceiling damage, and the kitchen for a point of reference for condition and updates. • The residence was built in 1972 (53-years-old),the current effective year built is 1992 (33- years). This effective year built would signify that there would be components in need of maintenance and repair, such as roofing. • It is the appraiser's position that no additional reduction to the current assessed value is warranted based on the evidence provided. • Current Property Record Card of Subject • Proposed Property Record Card of Subject • Photos of Improvements • GIS Map Motion of the Board Continue the appeal to allow the appellant the opportunity to provide valid comparable sales data Made the motion Leon Meyers Seconded the motion Saru Salvi Voted For Richal Vanhook Voted Against Property Identification: Property Owner I Steven Gordon Appellant(if different) Docusign Envelope ID:42EBBFD1-A372-4270-8931-878516787035 Property Address 124 Fidelity Street,Unit Parcel ID or Abstract 9778561748.040 22 Statement of Appeal: Request a reduction in value based on the condition of the unit and the purchase price. Current Assessed Value $126,100 County Opinion $95,200 Time of Hearing 1:33 PM Appellant O inion $100,000 County Representative Scott Zeman Board Decision $95,200 Evidence submitted by the appellant: • 1 purchased the unit in March 2022 for$90,000, and no substantial improvements have been made since that time. The property remains largely original,with numerous deficiencies that I believe place its true market value closer to $100,000. Specific issues include Electrical: Original glass fuse panel still in place(not modern breakers). Heating&Cooling: Uses original baseboard heaters. The only air conditioning is an older wall/window unit,not central HVAC. Ceilings: Original ceiling tiles remain in the living room, dining area, and kitchen,not upgraded to smooth drywall. Kitchen: Dated condition with old tile flooring,painted cabinets, an older stove, original light fixtures, and no wall cutout(unlike many other Hillmont units). Lighting: No overhead lighting in the living room, and no electrical wiring has been run to support it. Flooring: Carpet in both the living room and bedroom is badly worn and outdated. Wall Finish: Living room still has original painted wood paneling,not smooth drywall. Bathroom: Contains original or very old plumbing fixtures,basic vanity, and damaged plumbing requiring replacement. Water Heater: 13 years old,beyond typical lifespan.Unit Location: This is a middle unit without corner windows,making it less desirable than some other units in the complex. Occupancy: Only 7 of the 48 units in Hillmont are owner-occupied, which may affect property value and desirability. Evidence submitted by the county representative: • An appraiser reviewed the property from the exterior on 7/30/2025. The county recommends the following changes based on the appellant's evidence and a sales analysis: -Reduce effective year built from 1995 to 1975 -Change condition from Average to Fair. -Change heat type from Combo H&A to Baseboard. These changes would result in an assessed value of$95,200. • Photos of Subject Property • Sales analysis • Current Property Record Card of Subject • Proposed Property Record Card of Subject Motion of the Board Accept the Coun 's revised value of$95,200 Made the motion Richal Vanhook Seconded the motion Sara Salvi Voted For Leon Me ers Voted Against Docusign Envelope ID:42EBBFD1-A372-4270-8931-878516787035 Property Identification: Property Owner Ethan Fogleman Appellant(if different) Property Address 1519 Miller Road Parcel ID or Abstract 9875779042 Statement of Appeal: Reduction in value based on the fact that several of the yard items that are listed on the current property record card have been removed from the property. Current Assessed Value $419,400 County Opinion $356,900 Time of Hearing 1:46 PM Appellant Opinion $353,000 County Representative Louise Benson- Board Decision $356,900 Lochner Evidence submitted by the appellant: • The Appellant filed a formal appeal on July 30, 2025. The appellant, in part, stated"There are multiple'misc. improvements' listed on our property that have also been removed due to safety reasons. These were very old structures (barns, carports), several of which were either caved in, or leaning so badly that they were unsafe for use. We dismantled these by hand, reclaimed as much usable materials as possible, and properly disposed of what remained." Evidence submitted by the county representative: • On August 1, 2025, a site visit was performed by this appraiser. The taxpayers were in attendance. The appraiser's observances and conclusions: 1. The manufactured home is no longer in existence. Removal from the records is a$53,100 reduction. 2. All nine current SFYI's as listed should be removed for a value reduction of$12,600. Correct SFYI's in the attached photos(7) should be added for a value of$3,200. This results in a net reduction of$9,400 for SFYI's. 3. The area affected by wetlands on the property is 3.60 acres of the 21.93 acres, or 16% (see GIS map attached). The current -15%Land Influence is appropriate.No change. • These changes would reduce the current assessed value of the property by$62,500 (from $419,400 to $356,900). • Current Property Record Card of Subject • Proposed Property Record Card of Subject • Photos of Improvements/SFYI's • GIS Map Motion of the Board Accept the County's revised value of$356,900 Made the motion Richal Vanhook Seconded the motion Saru Salvi Voted For Leon Meyers Voted Against Docusign Envelope ID:42EBBFD1-A372-4270-8931-878516787035 Chair of the bd;signed by: Leon Meyers 8/15/2025 Recording Secre ydcuSigned by: AI Jennifer RigsbeeLLU U KOStit 8/15/2025