Faribault County property record for 555 2nd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer |
| APN | 30.210.0830 |
| Primary APN | 30.210.0830 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 555 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 | S17' OF 2 & ALL LOT 3 CHARLES N. ANDREW'S ADDITION S17' OF 2 & ALL LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES N ANDREWS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
555 2nd Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 810 MADISON AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221437203 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000386940 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 555 2ND AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1711 |
| Document Number | 0000391710 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 391710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 MADISON AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2725 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 2ND AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1711 |
| Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 555 2ND AVE SE, WELLS, MN 56097-1711 |
| Document Number | 0000386940 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 386940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 MADISON AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2725 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 555 2nd Ave SE was $718 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.4% from the year before.
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 | $23,200 (-55.13%) Land $6,300 Building $16,900 | $23,200 (-55.13%) Land $6,300 Building $16,900 | |
| 2025 | $718.00 (-2.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,700 Land $16,400 Building $35,300 | $51,700 Land $16,400 Building $35,300 |
| 2024 | $736.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,200 Land $9,200 Building $41,000 | $50,200 Land $9,200 Building $41,000 | |
| 2022 | $696.00 |
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 555 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 555 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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