Faribault County property record for 545 2nd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| APN | 30.200.6560 |
| Primary APN | 30.200.6560 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,523 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 545 2ND AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Description | 6 & S10' OF 5 ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS 6 & S10' OF 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
545 2nd Ave SE is owned by a company that bought it in June 2022.
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 80 2ND ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1924 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GLOBAL INNOVATIONS BANK |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 6, 2021 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NONE AVAILABLE |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WELLS FEDERAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022391465 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000391465 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 545 2ND AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 2ND ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1924 |
| Document Number | 0000391580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 391580 |
| Name | GLOBAL INNOVATIONS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | KIESTER, MN 56051 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 545 2ND AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1711 |
| Document Number | 0000391465 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 391465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 80 2ND ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1924 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
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| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 545 2ND AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1711 |
| Document Number | 386219 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 386219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 545 2ND AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1711 |
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
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| Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Rate | 6% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Property Address | 545 2ND AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | , 374361 |
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| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 374361 |
| Name | WELLS FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WELLS, MN 56097 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 2nd Ave SE was $1,486.
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 | $58,900 (-20.62%) Land $5,400 Building $53,500 | $58,900 (-20.62%) Land $5,400 Building $53,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,486.00 | $74,200 Land $13,700 Building $60,500 | $74,200 Land $13,700 Building $60,500 |
| 2023 | $98,400 Land $7,600 Building $90,800 | $98,400 Land $7,600 Building $90,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,342.00 |
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 545 2nd 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 545 2nd 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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