In Escrow. Appraiser/Assessor say built in 1985. City says 1950.

[Mike H.]

I am in a very unusual situation.

Every other source (appraisal, assessor, all 5 previous MLS listings, online data,...) shows it being built in 1985.

When I went to the city, they said there are no permits from 1985. The two closest permits are:

- 1975 (kitchen remodel)

- 1990 (addition to house)

What is this magic 1985 number that everyone agrees on but I can't trace?

Why would there be permits all the way back to 1950 (sewer connected)? And then a kitchen remodel in 1975 clearly showing the existing house on the plans?

The seller has no idea. Firmly believes it is 19805.

Am I missing something? Is there a source I didn't check that would have the answer?