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Docusign Envelope ID:9059FA55-A276-4268-BB65-EOBFOD9AD45E <br /> • The houses that were used in my evaluation were compared to homes that were completely <br /> renovated. My home was built in in the 1950's.We have not done any major upgrades to our <br /> home. We basically replace things as they wear out. I'm on a fixed income on disability and my <br /> wife works at UNC. The only thing major was a pool 5 years ago. The tax accessor raised my <br /> value by$70,000. My understanding is that a pool puts property in a different category. Not <br /> everyone wants a pool due to insurance cost and maintenance cost. I understand that taxes go <br /> up. But to go up over$250,000 is a stretch. This property has been in our family since the <br /> 1970's. We don't plan on selling our house due to our age and the fact we have owned this <br /> property for so long. My wife and I have lived in this house for over 20 years. Before that my <br /> mother in law Virginia Hill purchased it. I personally know that the house at 306 Ransom St. <br /> was used in my evaluation. The owner was an older woman whom I used to help carry in her <br /> groceries as I walked by whom had passed away. The home was gutted and basically made into <br /> a new home. We also have a lot of students renting in our area. This becomes problem with the <br /> noise when students are in class. Game day celebrations and parties are constant. 75%of the <br /> homes in this neighborhood are rentals for students. There are very few home owners in and <br /> around our area. <br /> Evidence submitted by the county representative: <br /> • On November 7,2025,the subject property was inspected by Tanner Valuation Group. Based <br /> on the observed condition of the property, it is recommended that the Effective Year Built be <br /> adjusted to 1982 and that the condition be revised from Average to Fair. <br /> • The dwelling is in need of a new roof and gutters. There appears to be a crack in the seal near <br /> the fireplace stack. While there is market evidence supporting the current assessed value,the <br /> comparable properties used appear to have undergone significant upgrades and renovations that <br /> the subject property has not received. <br /> • Additionally,the pool, currently listed under the Yard Items,appears to be of C+10 grade <br /> quality rather than the previously assessed A+70 grade quality. <br /> • Recommended Adjustments: <br /> Change Effective Year Built to 1982 <br /> Change Condition to Fair <br /> Change Pool Grade to C+10 <br /> • After these changes, the new recommended value for the property is $830,600. <br /> • 7162 Sales Analysis <br /> • Comparable Report <br /> • Current Property Record Card <br /> • Proposed Property Record Card <br /> • Photos of Subject <br /> • GIS Map <br /> Motion of the Board Value Changed as Follows: $780,600 <br /> Made the motion Saru Salvi <br /> Seconded the motion Richal Vanhook <br /> Voted For All BOER Members <br /> Voted Against <br />