Faribault County property record for 40 2nd Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,474 (2025) |
| APN | 30.586.0300 |
| Primary APN | 30.586.0300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 764 sqft |
| Basement Area | 546 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 40 2ND AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Description | CLARK W. THOMPSON'S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARK W THOMPSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 2ND AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 358636 |
| 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 | $68,300 (-35.14%) Land $4,800 Building $63,500 | $68,300 (-35.14%) Land $4,800 Building $63,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,474.00 (+67.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,300 (+23.01%) Land $12,300 Building $93,000 | $105,300 (+23.01%) Land $12,300 Building $93,000 |
| 2023 | $85,600 Land $6,400 Building $79,200 | $85,600 Land $6,400 Building $79,200 | |
| 2022 | $880.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 282 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Midco.
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