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245 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097 Property Records

Faribault County property record for 245 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$79,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$1,054 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Dec 2025 Transfer
APN30.200.7330

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30.200.7330

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,034 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area480 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area264 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address245 3RD AVE SE
CityWELLS
StateMN
Zip56097-1625
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code201
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS
Legal Block35
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Township / Civil DivisionWELLS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1059
Census Tract460600

Owner

245 3rd Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.

Source: Faribault County records, as of October 8, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address245 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1625
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 25, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP
Dec 29, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 25, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 25, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2026404331
Prior Transfer DateDec 18, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc0000401862
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateSep 25, 2026
Property Address245 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1625
Document Number0000404331
Instrument DateSep 23, 2026
Instrument2026404331
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2026
Title CompanyNEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$26,330.70
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address245 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1625

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateDec 29, 2025
Property Address245 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1625
Document Number0000401862
Instrument DateDec 18, 2025
Instrument401862
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address904 GOODLANDER CIR, SELAH, WA 98942-9405

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 3rd Ave SE was $1,054 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1,427.5% from the year before.

Source: Faribault County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyFaribault County
MunicipalityWells City
Unified School DistrictUnited South Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$71,700 (-8.43%) Land $4,800 Building $66,900$71,700 (-8.43%) Land $4,800 Building $66,900
2025$1,054.00 (+1,427.54%) Homeowner's exemption$78,300 Land $12,300 Building $66,000$78,300 Land $12,300 Building $66,000
2024$69.00
2023$63,800 Land $6,400 Building $57,400$63,800 Land $6,400 Building $57,400
2022$69.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 245 3rd Ave SE.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 245 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWells
serves 2,343 people · EPA ID MN1220010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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