03-16-2008, 08:10 AM
Wow, it feels good to have started a hot one (topic) for a change. On my assessment the land stayed the same but the structure nearly doubled in assessed & market value. This so-called house is really just a SHELL - not really a house. It has a roof & outer walls but only rudimentary electric & plumbing (no hot water, no shower). I am wondering whether we are being "penalized" for following the rules, that is we pulled a permit to start electrical work. $173,000 for a shell??? I am going to try to appeal but I don't feel confident of the outcome. Any tips?