<div dir="ltr">Hi Neighbors--<div>If you, like me, waited until almost the last minute to figure this out... I want to recommend using a website called <a href="http://qpublic.net">qpublic.net</a>:</div><div><a href="https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?App=DekalbCountyGA&Layer=Parcels&PageType=Search">https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?App=DekalbCountyGA&Layer=Parcels&PageType=Search</a></div><div><br></div><div>I was able to use this to search properties sold in the last 6 months of 2024 with similar parameters to my townhome, including square footage, year built, and sale price. It allows you to generate a comp report using 5 properties you select from the generated list. I found it really easy to use, and it made it really clear that the county is probably using significant sales outliers to generate the current value. </div><div><br></div><div>Hope this helps any other procrastinators!</div><div>-Maryann</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Jul 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM melanie davenport via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><p dir="ltr">Hey there, that is pretty much what I did, printed to PDF some general valuations from realtor and redfin, and submitted a couple PDFs of comps in the area. <br>
I don't know that it will work, but my fingers are crossed. I would send the PDFs but they are on my big desktop computer which is currently disconnected as I rearrange my office space ... <br>
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<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 1:22 PM Jordan Sharon <<a href="mailto:jsharona@gmail.com" target="_blank">jsharona@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div>Hi Melanie,<div><br></div><div>Did you just make pdfs of homes for sale/sold from Zillow? </div><div><br></div><div>I'm starting the appeal process and was wondering if you mind sharing what comps and other supporting documents you uploaded to suggest actual makes value.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Jordan</div><div><br></div><div><br id="m_3492096458198050040m_-8621544549436741294lineBreakAtBeginningOfMessage"><div>
<div>--</div><div>Jordan Sharon<br><a href="mailto:jsharona@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">jsharona@gmail.com</a><br>323.680.6177</div>
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<div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>On Jun 25, 2025, at 3:49 PM, melanie davenport via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:</div><br><div><div dir="auto"><div>Hey there, I just follow the instructions in the online portal, and make PDFs of comps, online estimates, whatever I can find to suggest actual market value and upload those with the appeal. Even if denied, you can ask for a review of that decision with real people. (Typically via zoom). If we all appeal and get denied perhaps a class action would be warranted? </div><div dir="auto">Research how much Decatur property values have actually gone up, or down, and this increase is obviously unfair.</div><div dir="auto">Fingers crossed,</div><div dir="auto">Mel</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr">Melanie G. Davenport, PhD<br>Art Teacher<div>Laurel Ridge Elementary School</div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:34 PM Joanna Campbell via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">Melanie, <div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Do you have any resources that you use for guidance how to put it together? This is my first time doing one. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Joanna</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:32 PM melanie davenport via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><p dir="ltr">Hi all,<br>
I have found that appealing yourself if fairly simple, but it is best to provide comps if possible. I've had mixed success with our different properties. Already sent in my appeal for 412. All the real estate websites price us around 550,000. Ridiculous 30% increase in one year. <br>
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<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:58 PM Lauren Rich via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" rel="noreferrer noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>I appealed last years w own well and they didn't win but froze value this year, I believe</div><div><br></div><div>Lauren Rich<br>Atlanta, GA<br><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 12:55 PM Kathleen M. Baggett via Everyone <<a href="mailto:everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com" rel="noreferrer noreferrer noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">everyone@chelseaplacedecatur.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<div dir="auto">Did anyone else get a crazy high property tax assessment this year? Mine is outrageous so I am planning appeal. </div>
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