Faribault County property record for 218 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,500 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $388 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Sale Nov 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| APN | 30.200.5900 |
| Primary APN | 30.200.5900 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Street Address | 218 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 204 |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 EX S15' & ALL LOT 11 ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS LOT 10 EX S15' & ALL LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
218 3rd Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer THE TITLE FIRM, THE TITLE TEAM |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024397313 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000395729 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 218 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626 |
| Document Number | 0000397313 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 397313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | THE TITLE FIRM, THE TITLE TEAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $14.85 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 365 2ND AVE NE, WALTERS, MN 56097-1523 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 218 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626 |
| Document Number | 0000395729 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 395729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $29.36 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 S CONEJO RD, MARICOPA, AZ 85139-7707 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 218 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626 |
| Document Number | 0000378566 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 378566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.55 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 THELMA DR # 505, CASPER, WY 82609-2325 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 3rd Ave SE was $388, up 10.9% from the year before.
Source: Faribault County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,800 (-77.25%) Land $3,800 | $3,800 (-77.25%) Land $3,800 | |
| 2025 | $388.00 (+10.86%) | $16,700 Land $16,700 | $16,700 Land $16,700 |
| 2024 | $350.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,400 Land $5,400 | $5,400 Land $5,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,136.00 |
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 218 3rd Ave SE.
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 218 3rd Ave SE 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.
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 363 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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