Faribault County property record for 288 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,151 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Second Mortgage Sep 2021 Foreclosure |
| APN | 30.200.5870 |
| Primary APN | 30.200.5870 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,151 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 496 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 288 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 | 7 & S9' OF 8 ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS 7 & S9' OF 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| 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 | 288 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL INC |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021388917 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000388917 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 288 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000381158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 381158 |
| Name | MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MANKATO, MN 56001 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 288 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626 |
| Document Number | 0000388917 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 388917 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $82.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1626 |
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 | $87,900 (+10.01%) Land $5,700 Building $82,200 | $87,900 (+10.01%) Land $5,700 Building $82,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,676.00 (+193.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,900 Land $7,600 Building $72,300 | $79,900 Land $7,600 Building $72,300 | |
| 2022 | $572.00 |
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 |
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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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