Faribault County property record for 259 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,136 (2025) |
| APN | 30.200.7340 |
| Primary APN | 30.200.7340 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 378 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 259 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Description | 4 & 5 ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS 4 & 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 2ND AVE NW, WELLS, MN 56097-9581 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $88,400 (+1.96%) Land $8,000 Building $80,400 | $88,400 (+1.96%) Land $8,000 Building $80,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,136.00 (+76.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $86,700 Land $12,800 Building $73,900 | $86,700 Land $12,800 Building $73,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,210.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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