What is an assessment aimed to reflect?

The assessment is designed to reflect the current market conditions affecting the property because it aims to determine a fair and equitable value based on what the property would sell for in an open market. This approach considers various factors, including recent sales of comparable properties, economic trends, and changes in market demand. By focusing on current market conditions, assessors can create a valuation that accurately reflects the worth of the property at the time of assessment, which is crucial for ensuring that property taxes are assessed fairly.

When an assessment aligns with contemporary market dynamics, it supports the objective of equitable taxation, where similar properties are valued similarly based on their market value. This methodology helps municipalities maintain a fair tax base and ensures that property owners are taxed on a value that is representative of what their property could reasonably fetch in the market, rather than on outdated or irrelevant valuations.