Faribault County property record for 1175 3rd Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $31,500 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,854 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Nov 2023 Sale + 3 more |
| APN | 30.245.0520 |
| Primary APN | 30.245.0520 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,523 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 710 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,147 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 358 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 1175 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 31, 32 & 33 GARLOCKS ADDITION LOTS 31, 32 & 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARLOCKS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31-33 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2053 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
1175 3rd Ave SW is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Faribault County records, as of January 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 MCARTHUR DR, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4340 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST SECURITY BANK |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES FL INC, PREMIUM TITLE SERVICE INC |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 395658 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 1175 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1848 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 MCARTHUR DR, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4340 |
| Document Number | 0000402285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 402285 |
| Name | FIRST SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BYRON, MN 55920 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 9 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1175 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1848 |
| Document Number | 0000395658 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 395658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $103.95 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 MCARTHUR DR, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4340 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1175 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1848 |
| Document Number | 0000395193 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 395193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10.47 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 E DANIA BEACH BLVD APT 1203, 1203, DANIA BEACH, FL 33004-3125 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1175 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1848 |
| Document Number | 0000381446 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 381446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES FL INC, PREMIUM TITLE SERVICE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $42.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 MORTGAGE WAY, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6151 DEL MAR DR, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127-9505 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1175 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1848 |
| Document Number | 0000379142 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 379142 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Faribault County assessment roll, as of February 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault County |
| Municipality | Wells City |
| Unified School District | United South Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,200 Land $17,600 Building $124,600 | $142,200 Land $17,600 Building $124,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,854.00 | ||
| 2023 | $86,700 Land $8,800 Building $77,900 | $86,700 Land $8,800 Building $77,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,452.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1175 3rd Ave SW; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1175 3rd Ave SW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Wells serves 2,343 people · EPA ID MN1220010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fixed Wireless | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Bevcomm Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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