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Blue Mountain district increases tax base by almost $2 million

The Blue Mountain School District was successful in increasing the market value of 24 properties

located within the boundaries of the district following hearings held on appeals filed before the Schuylkill County Assessment Appeals Board.In three hearings held at the courthouse the district was successful in increasing values of 92 properties to add almost two million dollars to the assessed valuation of the district for tax purposes. Latest increases were as follows:Dennis and Elizabeth Killian, 1024 Summer Valley Road, New Ringgold, owners of property at 17 Adamsdale, North Manheim Township, market value increased from $28,000 to $52,026 and assessment from $14,000 to $26,015, an increase of $12,015 in assessment.William L. and Louise J. Webb, 4501 Brookside Court, West Brunswick Township, market value increased from $130,940 to $212,852 and assessment from $65,470 to $106,425, an increase of $40,955 in assessment.Emily L. Graham, 929 Horseman Drive, Wayne Township, market value increased from $62,260 to $108,788 and assessment from $31,130 to $54,395, an increase of $23,265 in assessment.Scott Renninger, 526 Lantern Green Way, Orwigsburg, market value increased from $102,460 to $160,818 and assessment from $51,230 to $80,410, an increase of $29,180 in assessment.Jordan R. Green, 3901 Brookside Court, West Brunswick Township, market value increased from $85,298 to $111,628 and assessment from $42,645 to $55,9815, an increase of $13,170 in assessment.Mark A. Wiederhold, 126 Washington St., Auburn, market value increased from $68,400 to $122,030 and assessment from $34,200 to $61,015, an increase of $26,815 in assessment.Jay and Mary Fenstermacher, 4348 Wendy Way, Shoemakersville, owner of property at 937 Wynonah Drive, Wayne Township, market value increased from $114,674 to $165,452 and assessment from $57,335 to $82,725, an increase of $25,390 in assessment.Patrick J. Yarrish, 2701 Village Road, West Brunswick Township, market value increased from $83,790 to $104,058 and assessment from $41,895 to $52,030, an increase of $10,135 in assessment.Merle J. and Alice F. Whitney, 201 Chestnut Ridge Drive, Deer Lake, market value increased from $105,900 to $171,224 and assessment from $52,950 to $85,610, an increase of $32,660 in assessment.Scott Kauffman Jr., 1826 Long Run Road, North Manheim Township, market value increased from $67,760 to $87,978 and assessment from $33,880 to $43,990, an increase of $10,110 in assessment.Kyle R. Halabura, 120 S. Wayne St., Orwigsburg, market value increased from $58,130 to $82,774 and assessment from $29,065 to $41,385, an increase of $12,320 in assessment.Lana MacDuff, 48 N. Third St., Cressona, market value increased from $42,840 to $65,272 and assessment from $21,420 to $32,635, an increase of $11,215 in assessment.John C. and Mae Halabura, 1286 Chestnit Road, West Brunswick Township, owners of property at 1272 Chestnut Road, West Brunswick Township, market value increased from $57,070 to $87,987 and assessment from $28,535 to $43,990, an increase of $15,$455 in assessment.Philip A. and Sharon Hart, 147 Bear Creek Road, Wayne Township, market value increased from $69,580 to $93,650 and assessment from $34,790 to $46,825, an increase of $12,035 in assessment.Jason M. and Krista M. Smith, 126 Schuylkill Mountain Road. Wayne Township, market value increased from $162,970 to $203,386 and assessment from $81,485 to $101,695, an increase of $20,210 in assessment.Virginia K. Henderson, 509 Coyote Drive, Wayne Township, market value increased from $141,340 to $164,508 and assessment from $70,670 to $82,255, an increase of $11,585 in assessment.Donald P. and Tammy J. Updegrove, 1011 Summer Hill Road, Wayne Township, market value increased from $133,990 to $170,280 and assessment from $66,995 to $85,140, an increase of $18,145 in assessment.Jacob C. and Danielle C. Fox, 207 Fox Hollow Road, North Manheim Township, market value increased from $245,215 to $263,930 and assessment from $122,610 to $131,965, an increase of $9,355 in assessment.David Hydro Jr., 25 Quasar Avenue, North Manheim Township, market value increased from $146,670 to $162,710 and assessment from $73,335 to $81,355, an increase of $8,020 in assessment.Jonathan Lee and Heidi Miller, 2282 Market St., Auburn, market value increased from $49,792 to $83,250 and assessment from $24,895 to $42,625, an increase of $16,730 in assessment.Diane S. Jansson, 204 Village Road, West Brunswick Township, market value increased from $67,430 to $85,044 and assessment from $33,715 to $42,520, an increase of $8,805 in assessment.David Smoglinski, 1147 Reddale Road, West Brunswick Township, market value increased from $99,760 to $170,190 and assessment from $49,880 to $85,095, an increase of $35,215 in assessment.Gary J. and Tina M. Evans, 106 Cross Creek Drive, North Manheim Township, market value increased from $116,480 to $156,090 and assessment from $58,240 to $78,045, an increase of $19,805 in assessment.Delores Faust, 4202 Brookside Court, West Brunswick Township, market value increased from $106,200 to $139,060 and assessment from $53,100 to $69,530, an increase of $16,430 in assessment.