Faribault County property record for 531 4th Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,687 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,826 (2025) |
| APN | 30.200.7930 |
| Primary APN | 30.200.7930 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,687 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,032 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 250 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Deck Area | 552 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 531 4TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Description | 3, 4, 8, 9 & 10 ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS 3, 4, 8, 9 & 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
531 4th Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 4TH AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 4th Ave SE was $2,826 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $149,800 Land $10,000 Building $139,800 | $149,800 Land $10,000 Building $139,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,826.00 | ||
| 2023 | $158,800 Land $26,000 Building $132,800 | $158,800 Land $26,000 Building $132,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,220.00 |
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 531 4th Ave SE.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 531 4th 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 |
|---|
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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