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Resident says tax reassessment doubled her bills; calls for clearer escrow disclosure
Summary
A resident reported her property taxes jumped from about $2,500 to $5,300 after a sale-triggered reassessment and urged real-estate professionals to warn buyers; she said assessor explanations have not been satisfactory.
Charlene Van Lubin told the commission she was surprised by a large increase in her property tax bill after a recent assessment following a change in ownership. She said her summer taxes rose from roughly $2,500 to more than $5,300 and estimated total annual taxes near $7,000, and asked real estate agents, title companies and escrow agents to warn buyers about the 1997 law she referenced that can reset tax values on change of ownership.
Van Lubin said she is working with assessors and state senators but has not yet received clear explanations for specific line items; she asked for clearer disclosures so buyers are not shocked by higher taxes after closing.
