The incredible rise in Fifeville assessments

Year City assessment increase Fifeville assessment increase New value for a property assessed in 2003 at $75,000 Tax owed
2004 10% 19% $89,250 $973
2005 10% 24% $110,670 $1,206
2006 18% 28% $141,658 $1,487
2007 15% 32% $186,988 $1,851
2008 4% 12% $209,427 $1,990

Source: City assessor

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