File No.
SA1418
APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 83 Horse Pond Rd U-E Salem, CT 06420-4036
for Attorney Lloyd Langhammer 38 Granite Street New London, CT 06320
as of October 14, 2014
by Christopher W. Kerr 257 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360
Riess Appraisal Company
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Riess Appraisal Company 257 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360 860-889-1301
October 15, 2014
Attorney Lloyd Langhammer 38 Granite Street New London, CT 06320
Property Borrower File No. Case No. -
83 Horse Pond Rd U-E Salem, CT 06420-4036 Owner: Arnott, Crystal SA1418
Dear Atty Langhammer: In accordance with your request, I have prepared an appraisal of the real property located at 83 Horse Pond Rd U-E, Salem, CT.
The purpose of the appraisal is to provide an opinion of the market value of the property described in the body of this report. Enclosed, please find the report which describes certain data gathered during our investigation of the property. The methods of approach and reasoning in the valuation of the various physical and economic factors of the subject property are contained in this report.
An inspection of the property and a study of pertinent factors, including valuation trends and an analysis of neighborhood data, led the appraiser to the conclusion that the market value, as of October 14, 2014 is :
$25,000 The opinion of value expressed in this report is contingent upon the Limiting Conditions attached to this report.
It has been a pleasure to assist you. If I may be of further service to you in the future, please let me know.
Respectfully submitted, Riess Appraisal Company
Christopher W. Kerr CT Certification #RCR.0000850
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Freddie Mac
Second Mortgage Property Value Analysis Report
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Owned by America's Savings Institutions
File No.
SA1418
BORROWER/SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION Owner: Arnott, Crystal 83 Horse Pond Rd U-E City Salem County New London Phone No. Res. n/a Loan Amount Requested $ n/a Borrower
Census Tract
Property Address
Check One:
No. of Rooms
No. of Bedrooms
4
No. of Baths
2
State
Family Room or Den
1
X
Yes
7151
X
PUD
Map 17 Lot 7-83E
Condo
CT
2-4 Units Zip Code
Term Gross Living Area
n/a
Months Owner's Estimate of Value $ Garage/Carport Porches, Patio or (Specify Type & Number) Pool (Specify)
840 Sq. Ft.
No
Map Reference
SF
Off Street
06420-4036 n/a Central Air
none
Yes
X
Fair
Poor
No
FIELD REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD Location
X
Urban
X
Built Up Growth Rate
Fully Dev.
Over 75%
X X X X
Rapid
Property Values
Increasing
Demand/Supply
Shortage
Marketing Time
Under 3 Months
68
Present Land Use
% 1 Family
X
Change in Present Land Use Predominant Occupancy
Property Compatibility
Steady
Slow
General Appearance of Properties
Stable
Declining
Appeal
In Balance
Oversupply
4-6 Months
Not Likely
Years To
100,000 300 Years
Good
Avg.
X X X
Over 6 Months
% Apts.
Owner
New
Rural Under 25%
% 2-4 Family
Single Family Price Range $ Single Family Age
Suburban 25% to 75%
2 % Condo
10
Likely
Taking Place
Tenant
% Vacant
950,000
To $
% Vacant
From
30
%
To
240,000
Predominant Value $
Predominant Age
20
% Industrial
% Commercial
Yrs.
Note: Freddie Mac does not consider race or the racial composition of the neighborhood to be reliable appraisal factors.
The subject is located in a 74 unit condo complex off of Horse Pond Road in Salem. The location in a mixed area that is typical for Connecticut and especially the area of the subject. Even though values, styles, and conditions vary, it is not substantially adverse to market value and or marketability to the subject. The location is not adverse. SUBJECT PROPERTY Approximate Year Built No. Stories 2 PROPERTY RATING Good Avg. Fair Poor 1989 No. Units 1 Type (detached, duplex, semi-det etc.) Condition of Exterior X Attached Design (rambler, split level, etc.) Flat Compatibility to Neighborhood X Exterior Walls Material Wood Shingle/avg Roof Material Asphalt/avg Appeal and Marketability X Is the property located in a HUD-identified Special Flood Hazard Area? Yes 09011C0328G, Date: 07/18/2011, Zone: X X No Special Energy Efficient Items Based on an outside inspection and records in the Town Hall, it appears that the subject has adequate energy efficiency. Comments including those factors, favorable or unfavorable, affecting marketability (e.g. public parks, schools, view, noise)
The subject appears to be in average condition based on an outside inspection. I assume the interior is comparable to the exterior of the home. My highest and best use analysis after views the subject from the outside, analyzing documents in the Town Hall, zoning and the area, indicate the highest and best use to be its present use, namely a single family condo.
Comments (favorable or unfavorable including any deferred maintenance)
MARKET COMPARABLE ANALYSIS PRIOR TO IMPROVEMENT ITEM
SUBJECT
Address
COMPARABLE NO. 1
73 Horse Pond Rd U-D
Salem
Salem, CT 0.01 miles E
Salem, CT 0.02 miles W
Salem, CT 0.02 miles W
$ DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Eff 10/2014 Average n/a 25 Average
Location Site/View Age Condition
25,000
$
VALUE ADJUSTMENTS Date of Sale/Time
COMPARABLE NO. 3
85 Horse Pond Rd U-G
Proximity to Subject Sales Price
COMPARABLE NO. 2
83 Horse Pond Rd U-E 73 Horse Pond Rd U-J
$ DESCRIPTION
+ (-) $ Adjustment
05/05/2014 Average n/a 25 Avg/Good
38,000
11/25/2013 Average n/a 24 -2,500 Avg/Good
+ (-) $ Adjustment
08/26/2014 Average n/a 25 -3,800 Average
Above Grade
Total
Bdrms.
Baths
Total
Bdrms.
Baths
Total
Bdrms.
Baths
Total
Bdrms.
Baths
Room Count
4
2
1
4
2
1
4
2
1
3
1
1
840 Sq. Ft. 986 Sq. Ft. Elecbb/no ac Elecbb/no ac Off Street Off Street None None
Gross Living Area Heating/Cooling Garage/Carport Porches, Patio, Pools, etc.
No Fireplace
Special Energy Efficient Items
-1,500
No Fireplace
22,500
$ DESCRIPTION
+ (-) $ Adjustment
840 Sq. Ft. Elecbb/no ac Off Street None
714 Sq. Ft. Elecbb/no ac Off Street None
No Fireplace
No Fireplace
+2,500 +1,300
Shared Basement Shared Basement Shared Basement Condo Condo Condo Net Adj. (total) + + $ X - $ X - $ -4,000 -3,800 X + 3,800 Gross 16.0% Gross 10.0% Gross 16.9% Indicated Value of Subject $ $ $ 21,000 Net -10.0% 34,200 Net 16.9% 26,300 Net -16.0% General Comments The sales comparison approach is the only realistic approach to value for this report. This approach takes into consideration actual sales of purchase alternatives in the open market. The income approach and cost approach not applicable for this report. Obviously I reserve the right to make adjustments if a full inspection is made. *** See Additional Comments *** Other (e.g. kitchen equip., remodeling)
Shared Basement Condo
The information shown on this report is derived from an inspection of the neighborhood and exterior inspection of the subject property and market comparables. The estimated market value is based upon this information and the knowledge of the undersigned. This report is not to be construed as an appraisal report.
Completed By
Christopher W. Kerr
Signature License/Certification #
RCR.0000850
ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE $
25,000
as of
October 14, 2014
Title
RCR.0000850 Certified Residential
Date
October 15, 2014 4/30/2015
Expiration Date
Freddie Mac Form 704
Riess Appraisal Company
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File No.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Owner: Arnott, Crystal 83 Horse Pond Rd U-E
Borrower or Owner Property Address City
Salem
Lender or Client
New London Attorney Lloyd Langhammer County
State
CT
Zip Code
06420-4036
PURPOSE OF APPRAISAL The purpose of this appraisal is to offer an opinion of market value of the subject property based on an outside inspection and public records available in the Town Hall. The limitations of this report are more fully outlined in the attached certification. The intended user is Atty Lloyd Langhammer.
SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL Atty Lloyd Langhammer has requested a Drive By Appraisal on Form #704. In respect to a "Drive by" appraisal we gather subject data from the respective town hall and photograph the front and rear of the home where possible. No interior inspection was made, therefore the assumption has been made the subject's interior is comparable to the exterior. We reserve the right to adjust our final value estimate if an interior inspection is made. All sales are closed unless otherwise noted. Field information was gathered by your appraiser in addition to information on file in our office. The purpose of this appraisal is for tax foreclosure. In compliance with the Ethics Rule of USPAP, I certify that I have not performed any services regarding the subject property within the last 3 years as an appraiser, consultant, or any professional capacity.
MARKET DATA ANALYSIS A $10 per sf size adjustment was used, full baths@$5,000 and partial baths @$2,500. Sale#2, is over six months old, however the market has remained stable and it is still a good indicator of value. All three sales considered.
Riess Appraisal Company
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File No.
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PHOTOGRAPH ADDENDUM Owner: Arnott, Crystal 83 Horse Pond Rd U-E
Borrower or Owner Property Address City Client
Salem
County
New London
State
CT
Zip Code
06420-4036
Attorney Lloyd Langhammer
FRONT VIEW OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
REAR VIEW OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
STREET SCENE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
Riess Appraisal Company
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File No.
SA1418
FLOOD MAP Owner: Arnott, Crystal 83 Horse Pond Rd U-E
Borrower or Owner Property Address City Client
Salem
County
New London
State
CT
Zip Code
06420-4036
Attorney Lloyd Langhammer
Riess Appraisal Company
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File No.
SA1418
Location Map Owner: Arnott, Crystal 83 Horse Pond Rd U-E
Borrower or Owner Property Address City Client
Salem
County
New London
State
CT
Zip Code
06420-4036
Attorney Lloyd Langhammer
Riess Appraisal Company
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DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE:
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The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and
open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (1) buyer and seller are typically motivated; (2) both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he considers his own best interest; (3) a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (4) payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (5) the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions* granted by anyone associated with the sale. *Adjustments to the comparables must be made for special or creative financing or sales concessions.
No adjustments
are necessary for those costs which are normally paid by sellers as a result of tradition or law in a market area; these costs are readily identifiable since the seller pays these costs in virtually all sales transactions.
Special or
creative financing adjustments can be made to the comparable property by comparisons to financing terms offered by
a
third
should
not
party be
institutional
calculated
lender
on
a
that
is
not
mechanical
already
dollar
for
involved
dollar
cost
in
the
property
or
transaction.
of
the
financing
or
concessions
Any
adjustment
but
the
dollar
amount of any adjustment should approximate the market's reaction to the financing or concessions based on the appraiser's judgment.
STATEMENT OF LIMITING CONDITIONS AND APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION CONTINGENT AND LIMITING CONDITIONS:
The appraiser's certification that appears in the appraisal report
is subject to the following conditions: 1.
The appraiser will not be responsible for matters of a legal nature that affect either the property being appraised
or the title to it. The appraiser assumes that the title is good and marketable and, therefore, will not render any opinions about the title. The property is appraised on the basis of it being under responsible ownership. 2.
The appraiser has provided a sketch in the appraisal report to show approximate dimensions of the improvements
and the sketch is included only to assist the reader of the report in visualizing the property and understanding the appraiser's determination of its size. 3.
The appraiser has examined the available flood maps that are provided by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (or other data sources) and has noted in the appraisal report whether the subject site is located in an identified Special Flood Hazard Area.
Because the appraiser is not a surveyor, he or she makes no guarantees,
express or implied, regarding this determination. 4.
The appraiser will not give testimony or appear in court because he or she made an appraisal of the property in
question, unless specific arrangements to do so have been made beforehand. 5.
The appraiser has estimated the value of the land in the cost approach at its highest and best use and the
improvements
at
their
contributory
value.
The
separate
valuations
of
the
land
and
improvements
must
not
be
used in conjunction with any other appraisal and are invalid if they are so used. 6.
The appraiser has noted in the appraisal report any adverse conditions (such as, needed repairs, depreciation, the
presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc.) observed during the inspection of the subject property or that he or she became aware of during the normal research involved in performing the appraisal. Unless otherwise stated in the appraisal report, the appraiser has no knowledge of any hidden or unapparent conditions of the property or adverse make
environmental
the
property
guarantees
or
conditions
more
or
warranties,
(including
less
express
the
presence
valuable, and or
implied,
has
of
hazardous
assumed
regarding
the
that
wastes,
there
condition
are
of
the
toxic no
substances,
such
conditions
property.
The
etc.) and
appraiser
that
would
makes will
not
no be
responsible for any such conditions that do exist or for any engineering or testing that might be required to discover whether such conditions exist. Because the appraiser is not an expert in the field of environmental hazards, the appraisal report must not be considered as an environmental assessment of the property. 7.
The appraiser obtained the information, estimates, and opinions that were expressed in the appraisal report from
sources that he or she considers to be reliable and believes them to be true and correct. The appraiser does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of such items that were furnished by other parties. 8.
The
appraiser
will
not
disclose
the
contents
of the
appraisal
report
except as
provided
for
in
the
Uniform
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 9.
The appraiser has based his or her appraisal report and valuation conclusion for an appraisal that is subject to
satisfactory
completion,
repairs,
or
alterations
on
the
assumption
that
completion
of
the
improvements
will
be
performed in a workmanlike manner. 10.
The appraiser must provide his or her prior written consent before the lender/client specified in the appraisal
report
can
distribute
the
appraisal
report
(including
conclusions
about
the
property
value,
the
appraiser's
identity
and professional designations, and references to any professional appraisal organizations or the firm with which the appraiser is associated) to anyone other than the borrower; the mortgagee or its successors and assigns; the mortgage insurer; consultants; professional appraisal organizations; any state department, the
agency, or
lender/client
service(s)
without
may
instrumentality
distribute
having
to
the
obtain
of the
property the
United
States
description
appraiser's
section
prior
or federally approved
or any of
written
state the
or the
report
consent.
only The
financial institution; or any
District to
of Columbia;
data
appraiser's
collection written
except that or
reporting
consent
and
approval must also be obtained before the appraisal can be conveyed by anyone to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media. Freddie Mac Form 439 6-93
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Fannie Mae Form 1004B 6-93
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APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION: 1.
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The Appraiser certifies and agrees that:
I have researched the subject market area and have selected a minimum of three recent sales of properties most
similar and proximate to the subject property for consideration in the sales comparison analysis and have made a dollar
adjustment
when
appropriate
to
reflect
the
market
reaction
to
those
items
of
significant
variation.
If
a
significant item in a comparable property is superior to, or more favorable than, the subject property, I have made a negative adjustment to reduce the adjusted sales price of the comparable and, if a significant item in a comparable property is inferior to, or less favorable than the subject property, I have made a positive adjustment to increase the adjusted sales price of the comparable. 2.
I have taken into consideration the factors that have an impact on value in my development of the estimate of
market
value in
the
appraisal report.
I
have
not knowingly
withheld
any
significant
information
from the
appraisal
report and I believe, to the best of my knowledge, that all statements and information in the appraisal report are true and correct. 3.
I
stated
in
the
appraisal
report
only
my
own
personal,
unbiased,
and
professional
analysis,
opinions,
and
conclusions, which are subject only to the contingent and limiting conditions specified in this form. 4.
I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject to this report, and I have no present
or prospective personal interest or bias with respect to the participants in the transaction. I did not base, either partially or completely, my analysis and/or the estimate of market value in the appraisal report on the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin of either the prospective owners or occupants of the subject property or of the present owners or occupants of the properties in the vicinity of the subject property. 5.
I have no present or contemplated
future interest in the
subject property, and
neither my current or future
employment nor my compensation for performing this appraisal is contingent on the appraised value of the property. 6.
I was not required to report a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client or
any related party, the amount of the value estimate, the attainment of a specific result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event in order to receive my compensation and/or employment for performing the appraisal. I did not base the appraisal report on a requested minimum valuation, a specific valuation, or the need to approve a specific mortgage loan. 7.
I performed this appraisal in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that were
adopted and promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation and that were in place as of the effective date of this appraisal, with the exception of the departure provision of those Standards, which does not apply. the
I acknowledge that an estimate of a reasonable time for exposure in the open market is a condition in
definition
of
market
value
and
the
estimate
I developed
is
consistent
with
the
marketing
time
noted
in
the
neighborhood section of this report, unless I have otherwise stated in the reconciliation section. 8.
I have personally inspected the interior and exterior areas of the subject property and the exterior of all properties
listed as comparables in the appraisal report. I further certify that I have noted any apparent or known adverse conditions
in
the
subject improvements, on
the
subject site,
or
on
any
site
within
the
immediate
vicinity
of
the
subject property of which I am aware and have made adjustments for these adverse conditions in my analysis of the property value to the extent that I had market evidence to support them. I have also commented about the effect of the adverse conditions on the marketability of the subject property. 9. If
I personally prepared all conclusions and opinions about the real estate that were set forth in the appraisal report. I
relied
on
significant
professional
assistance
from
any
individual
or
individuals
in
the
performance
of
the
appraisal or the preparation of the appraisal report, I have named such individual(s) and disclosed the specific tasks performed by them in the reconciliation section of this appraisal report. I certify that any individual so named is qualified to perform the tasks. I have not authorized anyone to make a change to any item in the report; therefore, if an unauthorized change is made to the appraisal report, I will take no responsibility for it.
SUPERVISORY APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION:
If a supervisory appraiser signed the appraisal report, he or she
certifies and agrees that: I directly supervise the appraiser who prepared the appraisal report, have reviewed the appraisal report, agree with the statements and conclusions of the appraiser, agree to be bound by the appraiser's certifications numbered 4 through 7 above, and am taking full responsibility for the appraisal and the appraisal report.
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY APPRAISED:
83 Horse Pond Rd U-E, Salem, CT 06420-4036
APPRAISER:
SUPERVISORY APPRAISER
Signature:
Signature:
Name:
Christopher W. Kerr Date Signed: October 15, 2014 State Certification #: RCR.0000850
Name:
or State License #:
or State License #:
State:
(only if required):
Date Signed: State Certification #: State:
CT
Expiration Date of Certification or License:
Expiration Date of Certification or License:
4/30/2015
Did
Freddie Mac Form 439 6-93
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Riess Appraisal Company
Did Not Inspect Property
Fannie Mae Form 1004B 6-93
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CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the Appraisal was served upon each appearing defendant in accordance with Sections 23-16 and 10-12 of the Practice Book by mail, postage prepaid or electronically delivered on the date of the mailing of the Motion for Judgment of Strict Foreclosure and that written consent for electronic delivery was received from all counsel and pro se parties of record who were electronically served. 305359 Lloyd L. Langhammer Commissioner of the Superior Court