Faribault County property record for 490 6th Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,033 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,034 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale |
| APN | 30.008.0090 |
| Primary APN | 30.008.0090 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,033 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,086 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 490 6TH AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Description | A.L: COM 307.5'N & 33'W OF SE COR SW 1/4 NE 1/4 W150' N85' E150' S85' TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 103 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| 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 | 490 6TH AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017375800 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 490 6TH AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1349 |
| Document Number | 375800 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 375800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $283.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 490 6TH AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1349 |
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 | $129,000 (+11.02%) Land $7,800 Building $121,200 | $129,000 (+11.02%) Land $7,800 Building $121,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,034.00 (+25.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $116,200 Land $11,600 Building $104,600 | $116,200 Land $11,600 Building $104,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,620.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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