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256 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097 Property Records

Faribault County property record for 256 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 970 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$72,500 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$1,392 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Jan 2021 Sale
+ 4 more
APN30.200.5890

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30.200.5890

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area970 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area480 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area1,140 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area326 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemSpace Heater
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address256 3RD AVE SE
CityWELLS
StateMN
Zip56097-1626
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code201
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 & W25' OF N 1/2 OF LOT 8 ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS LOT 9 & W25' OF N 1/2 OF LOT 8 & S15' OF LOT 10 EX S10' OF W25' OF N
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS
Legal Block28
Legal Lot Number8-10
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Township / Civil DivisionWELLS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1044
Census Tract460600

Owner

Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address101 BRIAN CT, MAPLETON, MN 56065-9367
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 1, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Jan 11, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 23, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Sep 9, 2020Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Aug 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Oct 10, 2017Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021386273
Last Transfer DateMay 1, 2023
Transfer Doc0000394031
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateMay 1, 2023
Property Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626
Document Number0000394031
Instrument DateMay 1, 2023
Instrument394031
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address101 BRIAN CT, MAPLETON, MN 56065-9367

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateJan 11, 2021
Property Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626
Document Number386273
Instrument DateJan 7, 2021
Instrument386273
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$239.25
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address101 BRIAN CT, MAPLETON, MN 56065-9367

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateNov 23, 2020
Property Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626
Document Number385777
Instrument DateNov 17, 2020
Instrument385777
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$117.38
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626

September 2020: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateSep 9, 2020
Property Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626
Document Number385047
Instrument DateSep 3, 2020
Instrument385047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateAug 21, 2018
Property Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626
Document Number378424
Instrument DateAug 16, 2018
Instrument378424
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address55 10TH ST SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1814

October 2017: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateOct 10, 2017
Property Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626
Document Number375884
Instrument DateSep 21, 2017
Instrument375884
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address256 3RD AVE SE, 256, WELLS, MN 56097-1626

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address256 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$91,500 (-9.58%) Land $6,600 Building $84,900$91,500 (-9.58%) Land $6,600 Building $84,900
2025$1,392.00 (+79.38%) Homeowner's exemption$101,200 (+19.06%) Land $16,100 Building $85,100$101,200 (+19.06%) Land $16,100 Building $85,100
2023$85,000 Land $8,400 Building $76,600$85,000 Land $8,400 Building $76,600
2022$776.00

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

Flood

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

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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