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Home My WebLink About21-01-R Patricia Durbin ORDER OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Property Owner: Patricia A. Durbin, Trustee, Durbin Family Trust Parcel Number(s): 957 306 704 Assessment Year: 2021 Case Number: BOE 21-01-R Date(s) of Hearing: 1/19/2022 Having considered the evidence presented by the parties in this appeal,the board hereby n Sustains Overrules the determination of the Assessor. Assessor's Determination BOE Determination: X Land $413,032 X Land $413,032 X Improvements $465,878 X Improvements $465,878 nTimber/Minerals Timber/Minerals Personal Property Personal Property Total $878,910 Total $878,910 This decision is based on our finding that: (See Attached) Dated this Z_cday February, 2022 Mailed]a- £ cxf& GTt(j 14 Daryl Gillette Chairman Julie annon, xecutiv ecretary NOTICE This order can be appealed to the State Board of Tax Appeals by filing a notice of appeal with them at P.O. Box 40915, Olympia, WA 98504-0915, or at their website at bta.state.wa.us/appeal/forms.htm within thirty days of the date of mailing of this order. The appeal forms are available from either your County Assessor or the State Board of Tax Appeals. To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format for the visually impaired call 1-800-647-7706. Teletype (TTY)users use the Washington Relay Service by calling 711. Distribution: * Assessor * Petitioner * BOE File FORM REV 64 0058 (5/25/2017) ORDER OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Appellant: Patricia A. Durbin, Trustee, Durbin Family Trust Appeal No.: BOE 21-10-R Parcel No.: 957 306 704 Issue: Under appeal is a single-family residence at 1932 Washington Street, Port Townsend, Washington, 98368. The three-bedroom, two story unique house is located in uptown with prime views towards the bay. It has a living area of 3,664 square feet and no garage. It was built in 1891, remodeled in 2001 and additions added in 2007. The appellant estimates the value to be $781,152 ($417,684 for the land and $363,468 for the improvements). The Assessor's valuation of the property as of January 1, 2021 was $878,910 ($413,032 for the land and $465,878 for the improvements). Appellant's Argument and Evidence:The appellant wrote and testified (1) there had been no improvements since 2007, (2) there is an excessive increase in traffic and large trucks on Washington Street, and bus traffic on the hill 12 times a day, (3) the new construction impacted view, (4) homeless presence nearby, and (5) her access to the property and rear view is impaired by her neighbor's "junk yard" along her only access road. The appellant did not offer any comparable property sales. Assessor's Argument and Evidence:The Assessor's representative presented sales of comparable properties in the Uptown area. They ranged in value from $830,000 (sale date November 1, 2021) to $1,595,000 (sale date December 12, 2019). Appellant's house would have a higher value than even the lowest comparable which did not have the view, size or the street appeal of the Appellant's house even with the limitations described by the Appellant. Decision: The law requires that the Board of Equalization presume the Assessor's valuation to be correct unless the appellant presents clear, cogent and convincing evidence to the contrary. After consideration the Board finds the Appellant did not present evidence necessary to overcome the presumptive correctness of the value established by the Assessor. The Board of equalization sustains the value established by the Assessor. Jefferson County Board of Equalization Board Clerk's Record of Hearing Petition No: BOE 21-01-R Taxpayer's Name: Patricia A. Durbin, Trustee, Durbin Family Trust Mailing Address: 1932 Washington Street City: Port Townsend State: WA Zip Code: 98368 Taxpayer's Parcel No: 957 306 704 Hearing Was Held On: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Board Members Present: Daryl Gillette, Margaret Taylor & Pete Raab Decision of Board: Value Sustained: $878,910 Value Changed From: To: Other: Recorded on Tape No: BOE 011922 Hearing Began at (time): 10:00 a.m. Ended at (time): 10:27 a.m. („ e (ficak, -2._ / z5 i 2_0,,,.„, Chai person Authorized Designee) Date To ask about the availability of this publication in an alternate format for the visually impaired, please call (360) 705-6715. Teletype (TTY) users, please call (360)705-6718. For tax assistance, call (360) 534-1400. REV 60 0002e(w)(2/9/12)