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Owner disputes square-footage, comparables after large valuation increase at 1912 West Division
Summary
A homeowner at 1912 West Division challenged a sharp assessment increase and showed an appraisal and equalization spreadsheet, arguing measurement errors (records list 4,164 sq ft vs a corrected ~3,828) and asking staff to re-check appraiser measures and comparables.
A homeowner protesting the assessment for 1912 West Division told Hall County assessor staff they have seen their assessed value rise about $60,000 since 2020, a larger jump than comparable houses on the same block, and asked the office to re-examine the valuation.
The homeowner supplied an appraisal report dated in January (the transcript references 2022) and an equalization spreadsheet as evidence. They argued the assessor's recorded square footage is incorrect: staff records listed about 4,164 square feet for the house while the homeowner said corrected measurements show roughly 3,828 square feet — a difference the homeowner said stems from misclassifying a patio and from a previous removal of an 8–9-foot lean-to.
Staff acknowledged they use certified appraisers and utilization studies to promote equity in valuation, and agreed the measurement discrepancy should be checked. A staff member ran through rough per-square-foot comparisons used in the office (for example, $90.91 per sq ft vs $113.11 per sq ft on nearby properties) to explain valuation differences, and told the homeowner the assessor's office would review the submitted drawings and measurements.
Staff described three possible avenues for recourse: (1) using the homeowner's appraisal evidence (which reflects market value at the appraisal date), (2) pressing an equalization argument with comparables, and (3) correcting an erroneous recorded measurement. One staff member said that if an error is proven the correction could apply to prior tax years as well.
The homeowner was asked to leave appraisal materials with staff and told to call back Monday to hear the final result of the assessor's review; no final determination was recorded at the hearing.
This account sticks to what was said at the hearing; staff said they would re-check measurements and comparables but did not announce a decision.
