Board trims assessment on one parcel after Demmer appeal; two parcels otherwise affirmed

Scott Demmer, representing the owners, asked the board to lower assessments across three parcels (combined in the 11/18/2025 sale) and submitted the recent sale price as the principal market evidence. Demmer told the board the combined sale price was about $943,500–$950,000 and listed multiple condition problems (aging HVAC, mold, roof and masonry repairs, and water intrusion) he said reduced fair market value.

The assessor’s office described its methodology: the office uses a mass appraisal model calibrated to a local market‑area sales study and applies condition, topography and neighborhood adjustments when warranted. Staff said the main dwelling is in ‘‘average plus’’ condition for a 1963 home and that the office inspects and measures properties, then calibrates depreciation schedules to sales ratios.

Board members debated how to weigh the multi‑parcel sale (the buyer purchased three parcels together) and whether land on steeper slopes should receive larger reductions for limited development potential. The board reduced the assessment for the ‘‘arrow’’ parcel (application 32, property ID 9722) after discussion and affirmed the assessor’s valuations for the improved parcel identified as application 31 (property ID 507) and application 30 (property ID 9730).

Motions recorded on the docket show the board affirmed the assessor for application 31 and application 30 and voted unanimously to lower the assessment on application 32 to the figure recorded in the minutes. The assessor’s office advised the applicants they could seek reinspection or submit additional documentation in a later filing if they wished further adjustments.