HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/2024 Docusign Envelope ID:5EE293B9-979F-4A95-8B11-6E64BA3A5ECD
Order of the Mason County
Board of Equalization
Property Owner: Bentrott Family Trust
Parcel Number(s): 22217-11-00030
Assessment Year: 2023 Petition Number: 406.2024
Date(s) of Hearing: 7/11/2024
Having considered the evidence presented by the parties in this appeal, the Board hereby:
® sustains ❑ overrules the determination of the assessor.
Assessor's True and Fair Value BOE True and Fair Value Determination
® Land $ 484,700 ® Land $ 484,700
® Improvements $ 316,564 ® Improvements $ 315,564
❑ Minerals $ ❑ Minerals $
❑ Personal Property $ ❑ Personal Property $
Total Value $ 801,265 Total Value $ 801,265
This decision is based on our finding that:
The hearing was held on Wednesday, July 11, 2024.
Beth Bentrott, Appellant, was not present at the hearing. Assessor Patti McLean was present.
The Appellant stated on her petition that homes in her area have not been selling for the assessed values.
She noted that her property and other neighboring homes had been affected by a king tide on December 29,
2022. She further states that she is in a flood zone and feels buyers would be leery about buying here after
this recent event and believes the sales of homes will be impacted. No evidence was provided.
The Assessor stated that any time land touches water, whether it be lake, ocean, or creek, it is considered to
be in a flood zone. A king tide zone is considered a natural occurrence and therefore does not reduce the
value of property.
Further, the Assessor provided four comparable sales ranging from $775,468 to $916,645. The subject
property falls within this range.
The Board found no clear, cogent, or convincing evidence that the Assessor was in error.
Therefore, the Board sustains the value for the land at $484,700 and improvements at$316,565 for a total of
$801,265 for the subject parcel.
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Petition No.396.2024 Parcel No.22331-50-00070
Dated this 1 lth day of July , 2024
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