A school district in Allegheny County PA requested an appeal on my property assessment with the county.  Due in fact the much higher price I paid last year vs. the assessed value by the county.     

The current assessed value is $181k.  That was it's sale price in 2011.

In 2014 I purchased the property for $287k.  Hence, why the school district is appealing the  current assessment.  The county has granted a hearing to take place this month.

Obliviously, the price I paid is a major factor.  Is there any strategy to try and take to keep the new assessed value down?  Is there any professional services or legal advisers that are worth paying?    Thanks.