03/05/26 Board of Assessment Appeals (AM) Room 1

Board of Assessment Appeals · March 11, 2026

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Appeal 149 — 71 Belmont Street: homeowner questions assessed value and affordability

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Christy Kelly (board alternate) swore in the appellant for appeal 149 at 71 Belmont Street. The homeowner said she bought the house 25 years ago, has not made major upgrades and fears property taxes could rise to about $1,000 per month under the new assessment. She challenged the assessor's choice of comparable sales and asked to substitute a market value figure (noting an appraised number and a larger market value on the field card). Kelly explained the mill-rate math, advised collecting photos and relevant comps, and said the board records deliberations and will mail the final number after a

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Fairfield Board of Assessment Appeals held multiple intake hearings March 5 where homeowners raised objections to recent revaluations, citing inappropriate comparable sales, new commercial development nearby and sharp increases in land valuations; the board said deliberations will be recorded and are expected in early April.

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