Faribault County property record for 491 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,435 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,969 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 30.200.6960 |
| Primary APN | 30.200.6960 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,435 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,969 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 984 sqft |
| Deck Area | 183 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 491 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF WELLS |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
491 3rd Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Faribault County records, as of June 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026402877 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000387015 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 491 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000402877 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.402877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE AND, MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $31,663.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 491 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000402877, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.402877 |
| Name | PROFINIUM FINANCIAL |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 3rd Ave SE was $2,804.
Source: Faribault County assessment roll, as of August 15, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,804.00 | $160,900 Land $12,300 Building $148,600 | $160,900 Land $12,300 Building $148,600 |
| 2023 | $136,600 Land $6,400 Building $130,200 | $136,600 Land $6,400 Building $130,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,750.00 |
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 491 3rd Ave SE; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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.
The area around 491 3rd Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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