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~iCer Ci ~ax± ~ !~ <br />Questions to Assessor: <br />Why property valuations dropped 8% to 9% for some taxpayers while our valuation dropped <br />only .003%? The last home improvement was the porch built in 1991. <br />Answer: Well you put new windows in-you had a screen porch. <br />My answer: No, all windows and doors were installed in 1991 - 18 years ago-during initial <br />construction. <br />Assessor: You have brick on front of house. <br />My answer: Yes, we had that done in 1985 and also installed replacement windows. <br />Assessor: You have two fireplaces. <br />My answer: Yes, they have been there since we built the house in 1959. We only have one now <br />because the metal heatilator rusted out and I had to brick the opening shut. <br />Assessor: You have a new air conditioner. <br />My Answer: It was installed in 1987. <br />Assessor: You have a new roof. <br />My answer: I had to remove two layers of shingles and replace with new shingles about 4 years <br />ago. I also had to replace the soffit as it was deteriorating. <br />Assessor: Your house was never appraised high enough <br />I think it has been equal or higher than any home in the area. Many of the people in the area <br />have also replaced shingles, but their valuations still went down. <br />Thank you, <br />Ben Kratzke <br />1707 5`h St. NW <br />Elk River, MN <br />763-441-1244 <br />