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Sasko Hill homeowners say appraisal algorithm inflated valuations; board to review evidence
Summary
Homeowners at Sasco Hill argued that the town's valuation process over‑indexed both land and dwelling values (by roughly 2.8 times in their view), citing method choices and 'unqualified' sale labels in assessor data; the board recorded evidence and will deliberate.
Homeowners from Sasco Hill urged the Board of Assessment Appeals on March 23 to reduce multimillion‑dollar assessments they say are the product of a faulty calibration in the town’s appraisal process.
One resident told the board that both the land and the dwelling valuations “increased the value of our house by 2.8 times,” citing appraisal outputs and a set of comparable sales the appellants say were inappropriately weighted or…
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