By Catherine Reagor and Ronald J. Hansen | The Arizona Republic
As the owner of two houses in Scottsdale and one in Glendale, Walter Juessen probably knows more than most about real estate in Maricopa County.
Even so, he finds himself surprised by a property-tax system that seems to him at odds with common sense.
Two years ago, Juessen appealed the valuation of his Glendale house after finding that taxes on that property were proportionately higher than in Scottsdale.
In some ways, his experience reflects that of many others who challenge their property valuation in the county: He lost his appeal.
Fewer than 1 percent of Maricopa County homeowners have challenged their residential valuations in recent years, records show. Those who did appeal typically lived in pricier homes and usually lost.
The handful who won may have saved less than they had hoped, according to an Arizona Republic analysis of county-assessor data.
Related: Taxation Vexation: Phoenix-area home values went down; property taxes stayed up
To discuss tqx appeals, contact attorney Kelley Gorry at kgorry@roselaegroup.com
