Faribault County property record for 16595 540th Ave, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,621 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 9.2 acres (400,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,130,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 19.014.0600 |
| Primary APN | 19.014.0600 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,621 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 461 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,000 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 400,752 sqft (9.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 5,184 sqft |
| Granary | 12,000 sqft |
| Quonset Hut | 6,720 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16595 540TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-6536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 101 |
| Legal Description | TR COM 285'N E 1/4 COR SEC TH W390' N220' W310' N375' E200' N148' E282' SELY 135' E217.98' S632.43' TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 25 |
| Legal Township | 103 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1090 |
| Census Tract | 460100 |
16595 540th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16595 540TH AVE, WELLS, MN 56097-6536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021388828 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000399054 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16595 540TH AVE, WELLS, MN 56097-6536 |
| Document Number | 0000388828 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 388828 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4703 240TH AVE, BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424-7018 |
| Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 51 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Rate | 2% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 16595 540th Ave was $3,048 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Faribault County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault County |
| County Subdivision | Walnut Lake Township |
| Unified School District | United South Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $397,700 Land $80,100 Building $317,600 | $397,700 Land $80,100 Building $317,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,048.00 | ||
| 2023 | $403,600 Land $50,400 Building $353,200 | $403,600 Land $50,400 Building $353,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,940.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 16595 540th Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 16595 540th Ave 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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