Faribault County property record for 240 3rd Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,734 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $298,900 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Line of Credit |
| APN | 30.591.0240 |
| Primary APN | 30.591.0240 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,734 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,734 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Patio Area | 203 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 240 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | CITY CENTER ADDITION NO. 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY CENTER ADDITION NO 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
240 3rd Ave SW, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022390909 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 240 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1100 |
| Document Number | 0000390909 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 390909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $986.37 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 240 3RD AVE SW, WALTERS, MN 56097-1100 |
| Document Number | 0000390912 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 390912 |
| Name | PEOPLES STATE BANK OF WELLS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 19 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 3rd Ave SW was $4,678 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $261,400 Land $7,700 Building $253,700 | $261,400 Land $7,700 Building $253,700 | |
| 2025 | $4,678.00 | ||
| 2023 | $234,000 Land $11,200 Building $222,800 | $234,000 Land $11,200 Building $222,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,106.00 |
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 240 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 240 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 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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