Faribault County property record for 520 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,198 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 30.200.6570 |
| Primary APN | 30.200.6570 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 520 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7 & S10' OF 8 ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS 7 & S10' OF 8 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
Source: Faribault County records, as of January 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Closed-End Mortgage PEOPLES STATE BANK OF WELLS |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1487302 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000392688 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 520 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000402491 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 402491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $204.60 |
| 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 | 520 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000402492 |
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| Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 402492 |
| Name | PEOPLES STATE BANK OF WELLS |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 66 Months |
| Due | Sep 6, 2031 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 520 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000392688 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 392688 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 3RD AVE SE, WALTERS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Rate | 6% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000381442 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 381442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE AND, MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TTL & |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $132.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 520 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000381443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 381443 |
| Name | CITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2039 |
Source: Faribault County assessment roll, as of February 1, 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 | $44,200 (-21.77%) Land $13,500 Building $30,700 | $44,200 (-21.77%) Land $13,500 Building $30,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,198.00 (+27.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $56,500 Land $7,600 Building $48,900 | $56,500 Land $7,600 Building $48,900 | |
| 2022 | $936.00 |
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 |
| 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.
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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