See 19 lowball property values
A review of more than 14,000 grievances found that 29 percent came in at 10 percent or less of the value set by assessors, with 11 percen at zero.
See 19 lowball property values A review of more than 14,000 grievances found that 29 percent came in at 10 percent or less of the value set by assessors, with 11 percen at zero. Check out this story on lohud.com: http://lohud.us/1RHaCxr
David McKay Wilson, dwilson3@lohud.com Published 6:34 a.m. ET Oct. 14, 2015 | Updated 4:39 p.m. ET Oct. 14, 2015
The Harbors at Haverstraw is valued at $25 million by the town assessor and $2 million by the property owner's attorney.(Photo: Peter Carr/The Journal News)Buy Photo
Attorneys for property owners routinely certify to the truth of lowball estimates of value they submit on assessment grievance applications. They say they do so to protect the interests of their clients. A Tax Watch review of more than 14,000 grievances in the Lower Hudson Valley found that 29 percent came in at 10 percent or less of the value set by municipal assessors, with 11 percent coming in at zero.
TAX WATCH:Tax lawyers say million-dollar properties worth only $20
Here are 19 of those properties:
1. Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Ossining's assessor value: $9 million
The property's attorney estimated value: $20
Sleepy Hollow Country Club, The Ossining assessor valued the Sleepy Hollow Country Club for $9 million; its attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News)
2. 525 Executive Blvd in Elmsford
Greenburgh's assessor value: $9 million
525 Executive Blvd in Elmsford, The Greenburgh assessor valued the office building at 525 Executive Blvd in Elmsford for $9 million; its attorney estimated its value at $30. (Photo: Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News)
3. Arrowwood Conference Center in Rye
The town of Rye's value: $47 million
The town of Rye valued the Arrowwood Conference Center at $47 million; its attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Tania Savayan/The Journal News)
4. 1 Duck Pond Road in Scarsdale
Scarsdale's assessor value: $11.2 million
The homeowner's attorney estimated value: $20
The Scarsdale assessor said the home at 1 Duck Pond Road was worth $11.2 million; the homeowner's attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
5. 555-565 Taxter Road in Elmsford
Greenburgh's assessor value: $50 million
The owner's estimated value: $30
The Greenburgh assessor said the office buildings at 555-565 Taxter Road was worth $50 million; its owner estimated the value at $30. (Photo: Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News)
6. The Harbors at Haverstraw
Haverstraw's assessor value: $25 million
Property owner's attorney value: $2 million
The Harbors at Haverstraw is valued at $25 million by the town assessor and $2 million by the property owner's attorney. (Photo: Peter Carr/The Journal News)
7. 14 Leatherstocking Lane in Scarsdale
Scarsdale's assessor value: $1,879,000
Owner's attorney estimated value: $20
The Scarsdale village assessor pegged the value of 14 Leatherstocking Lane at $1,879,000 while its owner's attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
8. Metropolis Country Club in Dobbs Ferry
Greenburgh's valued one parcel owned by the club: $10 million
The town of Greenburgh valued one parcel owned by the Metropolis Country Club for $10 million; its attorney estimated its value at $30. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
9. 50 Main Street in White Plains
The City of White Plains' value: $61 million
The property's attorney value: $20
The city of White Plains values 50 Main St. at $61 million; its attorney estimates its value at $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
10. 3010 Westchester Ave. in Harrison
The town of Harrison's value: $9 million
The town of Harrison valued the office building at 3010 Westchester Ave. at $9 million; its attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Tania Savayan/The Journal News)
11. 4 Sherbrooke Road Scarsdale
The Scarsdale assessor said the value was: $5.7 million
The homeowner's attorney said value was: $20
The Scarsdale assessor said the value of 4 Sherbrooke Road was $5.7 million; the homeowner's attorney said it was worth $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
12. 2 Sherbrooke Road in Scarsdale
Scarsdale's assessor value: $4.1 million
The Scarsdale assessor valued the home at 2 Sherbrooke Road at $4.1 million; the homeowners attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
13. 3 Barker Ave. in White Plains
The city of White Plains valued the office building at 3 Barker Ave. at $11 million; its attorney estimates its value at $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
14. 4 Red Oak Lane in Harrison
The town of Harrison's value: $21 million
The town of Harrison valued 4 Red Oak Lane at $21 million; its attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Tania Savayan/The Journal News)
15. 96 Morris Lane in Scarsdale
The Scarsdale assessor said the home value was: $5.9 million
The homeowner's attorney said the estimated value was: $20
The Scarsdale assessor said the home at 96 Morris Lane was worth $5.9 million; the homeowner's attorney said its estimated value was $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
16. 3 Morris Lane in Scarsdale
The homeowner's attorney estimated its value at: $20
The Scarsdale assessor said the value of 3 Morris Lane was $4.1 million; the homeowner's attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
17. Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Southeast
Kent's assessor said the value was: $2.2 million
The property's attorney estimated value: $224,000
The Kent assessor said the value of the Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was $2.2 million; its attorney estimated its value at $224,000. (Photo: Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News)
18. 18 Dolma Road in Scarsdale
Scarsdale's assessor said the value was: $7.4 million
The homeowners's attorney estimated its value: $20
The Scarsdale assessor said 18 Dolma Rd. was worth $7.4 million; the homeowner's attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
19. 256 Griffen Ave in Scarsdale
The village of Scarsdale's value: $11 million
The village of Scarsdale valued the home at 256 Griffen Ave at $11 million; the homeowner's attorney estimated its value at $20. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)
Gallery: 19 lowball properties
The Harbors at Haverstraw is valued at $25 million by the town assessor and $2 million by the property owner's attorney. Peter Carr/The Journal News
The town of Greenburgh valued one parcel owned by the Metropolis Country Club for $10 million; its attorney estimated its value at $30. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The Scarsdale village assessor pegged the value of 14 Leatherstocking Lane at $1,879,000 while its owner's attorney estimated its value at $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The city of White Plains values 50 Main St. at $61 million; its attorney estimates its value at $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The city of White Plains valued the office building at 3 Barker Ave. at $11 million; its attorney estimates its value at $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The town of Harrison valued the office building at 3010 Westchester Ave. at $9 million; its attorney estimated its value at $20. Tania Savayan/The Journal News
The town of Rye valued the Arrowwood Conference Center at $47 million; its attorney estimated its value at $20. Tania Savayan/The Journal News
The town of Harrison valued 4 Red Oak Lane at $21 million; its attorney estimated its value at $20. Tania Savayan/The Journal News
The village of Scarsdale valued the home at 256 Griffen Ave at $11 million; the homeowner's attorney estimated its value at $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The Scarsdale assessor said 18 Dolma Rd. was worth $7.4 million; the homeowner's attorney estimated its value at $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The Scarsdale assessor said the value of 3 Morris Lane was $4.1 million; the homeowner's attorney estimated its value at $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The Scarsdale assessor said the home at 96 Morris Lane was worth $5.9 million; the homeowner's attorney said its estimated value was $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The Scarsdale assessor said the value of 4 Sherbrooke Road was $5.7 million; the homeowner's attorney said it was worth $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The Scarsdale assessor valued the home at 2 Sherbrooke Road at $4.1 million; the homeowners attorney estimated its value at $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The Scarsdale assessor said the home at 1 Duck Pond Road was worth $11.2 million; the homeowner's attorney estimated its value at $20. Mark Vergari/The Journal News
The Greenburgh assessor said the office buildings at 555-565 Taxter Road was worth $50 million; its owner estimated the value at $30. Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News
Sleepy Hollow Country Club, The Ossining assessor valued the Sleepy Hollow Country Club for $9 million; its attorney estimated its value at $20. Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News
The Kent assessor said the value of the Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was $2.2 million; its attorney estimated its value at $224,000. Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News
525 Executive Blvd in Elmsford, The Greenburgh assessor valued the office building at 525 Executive Blvd in Elmsford for $9 million; its attorney estimated its value at $30. Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News
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