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Originally Posted by pakirk (Post 733513)

.. The change is tied to the model of the home.

This is the same line of crap I got last year from the appraiser's office when I questioned them how a home purchased new at $350,000 is taxed at a lower value than a house purchased new at $215,000. "sorry sir, it's based on the model"! After researching over 100 homes in The Villages, I found that the percentage of assessed value to purchase price (new homes) ranged from 97.12% to 58.10%. That is a huge swing. The model should have no bearing. To be able to make assessments from behind a desk is magical. Just because the developer is raising prices on new homes at will doesn't necessarily mean that all of our homes have increased in value by that same percentage. My point to the appraiser this year will be: 1 - show me the legal means by which you can increase market values without physically touring the home and 2 - how can you justify the assessed value percentage versus the market value? Either the county is losing a tremendous amount of money or some of us are being overcharged. I am willing to pay my fair share to support whatever this county needs but only my fair share. Bring it on.

Our property taxes on our villa went up $98.00 but our market value went up 7 1/4 %. I phoned Sumter County Taxing Authority and it was explained to me that if we were full time residents in TV, our market value would have been capped at 3%. She also attributed the rise in market value due to a sales analysis based on number of homes sold ad what they ended up going for. I still look at properties of TV and this year seemed like pre-owned(s) were selling at a very brisk pace. Note too that if you feel that you received an inaccurate read, you can call Sumter County Taxing Authority at
(352) 569-6800. Always look to save a buck when you can.

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Originally Posted by senior citizen (Post 733947)

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You just put it all into total perspective. For those folks who have never lived on Long Island, N.Y. or in New Jersey, etc., etc........they have no idea what high property taxes are.

TV's seem similar to ours in Vermont, very low.

However, our relatives in the greater N.J./N.Y. metropolitan area would be saying "What's all the fuss about?" Unbelievably high taxes. However, their property values are also very very high, so they can move down with a huge profit. Most of us have paid our mortgages off while still in our 40's.........so wouldn't need a mortgage.......but taxes are a concern as one ages. Florida is a tax friendly state for seniors, in more way than one.

We're in Chittenden County in VT and our taxes are HIGH

my taxes went up $700 and value went up over 10%????

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Originally Posted by iaasah (Post 734491)

my taxes went up $700 and value went up over 10%????

Where is the property? The Villages? Lake, Marion or Sumter County? Which Village?

Thanks in advance for the additional information.

Xavier

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Originally Posted by Xavier (Post 734498)

Where is the property? The Villages? Lake, Marion or Sumter County? Which Village?

Thanks in advance for the additional information.

Xavier

In the upper right hand corner of the post is Location: That is where you can tell where you live. iaasah's location says Duval.

Not all fill that part out on their profile.

Z