Resident says 'two chicken coops' home is overvalued, asks board for inspection

Jul 14, 2026

A property owner described a small house created from two chicken coops and argued recent sales in Carroll don't justify the assessor's higher valuation; the board agreed to consider an on-site review and comparable adjustments.

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A resident asked the board to visit and re-evaluate a home he said was built from "2 chicken coops put together," describing structural issues and a smaller size than nearby comparables. He said the property previously appraised at roughly $95,000 and is now listed at about $96,015, while similar three-bedroom homes sold for amounts he argued were lower.

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