Faribault County property record for 429 3rd St SW, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 421 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,078 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit Sep 2022 Sale & Line of Credit |
| APN | 30.572.0120 |
| Primary APN | 30.572.0120 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 421 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 421 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 421 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,017 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 429 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DANIEL STRAW ADDITION BLOCK-001 .52 AC EX E90' & EX W85' LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | DANIEL STRAW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
429 3rd St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Faribault County records, as of October 16, 2023
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 429 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES STATE BANK OF WELLS |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit PEOPLES STATE BANK OF WELLS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 392329 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 429 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000382091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 382091 |
| Name | PEOPLES STATE BANK OF WELLS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WELLS, MN 56097 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 429 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1329 |
| Document Number | 0000392329 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 392329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $907.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 429 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1329 |
| Document Number | 0000392330 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 392330 |
| Name | PEOPLES STATE BANK OF WELLS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 66 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Faribault County assessment roll, as of February 1, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $238,700 Land $20,400 Building $218,300 | $238,700 Land $20,400 Building $218,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,078.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 429 3rd St SW; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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.
Wildfire risk around 429 3rd St SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 89% 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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