Property owner disputes assessor’s square footage and land valuation; hearing continued to June 1 with data proviso

Eduardo and Anna Marvin appeared in person to contest the January 1, 2025 assessed value for their newly constructed residence. The dispute centered on the assessor's recorded living area and the allocation of value between land and improvements.

The assessor's appraiser, Rebecca Jeffrey, said her office relied on building records and the assessor's files and requested a site inspection to verify whether basement space had been finished and should be counted as conditioned living area. The applicant objected to an on‑site visit; Eduardo Marvin said, "I don't agree to a site visit," and instead offered plans and photographs. The assessor said photographic or video evidence could help the office verify finished living area and update records if necessary.

The board directed both sides to exchange documents (the applicant said they had plans and would provide photos or video of the basement) and granted a continuance to June 1, 2026 with a 30‑day data proviso so assessor staff can review any materials before a hearing. The clerk confirmed that if the applicant wishes to separately challenge the allocation between land and improvements, an amendment to the appeal would be required.

Why it matters: Square footage and allocation decisions materially affect assessed values; verifying finished living space (conditioning, HVAC, permitted finishes) can change improvement value and therefore tax liability.