Faribault County property record for 524 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,404 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2005 Mortgage Jul 2006 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| APN | 30.575.0240 |
| Primary APN | 30.575.0240 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 202 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 806 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 524 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Description | STREHLOW'S SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | STREHLOWS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| 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 | 524 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL MINNESOTA INC |
| Jul 3, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 19, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FEDERAL BANK FSB |
| Jul 7, 2010 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 524 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000331446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2005 |
| Instrument | 331446 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL MINNESOTA INC |
|---|---|
| Address | AFTON, MN 55001 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.99% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Index | 6-Month LIBOR |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 524 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000336906 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2006 |
| Instrument | 336906 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WELLS, MN 56097 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 524 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000333886 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2005 |
| Instrument | 333886 |
| Name | WELLS FEDERAL BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Address | WELLS, MN 56097 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 524 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000351687 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2010 |
| Instrument | 351687 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWARK, NJ 07101 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 524 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000395672 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 395672 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 524 3RD AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1718 |
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 | $145,600 (+13.04%) Land $6,300 Building $139,300 | $145,600 (+13.04%) Land $6,300 Building $139,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,404.00 (+102.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,800 Land $8,800 Building $120,000 | $128,800 Land $8,800 Building $120,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,190.00 |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 86% 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 71 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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