Neighbors in the east Columbus community of Pinecrest are demanding answers as property values tripled in their neighborhood and property taxes nearly doubled.
Homeowners in the east Columbus, Ohio Pinecrest community are demanding answers as property values tripled in their neighborhood and property taxes nearly doubled this year for many. February 15, 2024 "We feel like we're being neglected," said Sharon Pantelis, President of the Pinecrest Civic Association. "Some of the people who live here are some of the original owners."
Knopic's Harlow Road home increased in value by 113% from $83,400 to $178,000. His property tax increased by 82% from a January payment of $1,514 last year to $2,760 this year. However, Knopic's property is split into two parcels with a small, landlocked back half. It's his second parcel that jumped in value by more than 2,300% from $1,700 to $42,000. That tax owed on the .05 acre also increased by more than 2,000% from $31 last January to $665 last month.
Fewer dollars for struggling homeowners, Ohio invests millions of dollars less into Homestead Exemptions "How can they go up on our taxes when we're not getting any more money coming in?" asked homeowner Marcelle Floyd who is on a fixed income. "They don't care about us or our homes or what we're going to do."
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