700 3rd St SW, Wells, MN 56097 Property Records

Faribault County property record for 700 3rd St SW, Wells, MN 56097

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,362 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$96,500 (Dec 2007)
Tax Bill$2,322 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Line of Credit
APN30.579.0280

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30.579.0280

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,362 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,362 sqft
Basement Area1,362 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 99 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area560 sqft
Deck Area360 sqft
Patio Area360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address700 3RD ST SW
CityWELLS
StateMN
Zip56097-1221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUNSET SUBDIVISION
Legal SubdivisionSUNSET SUBDIVISION
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Township / Civil DivisionWELLS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2043
Census Tract460600

Owner

Source: Faribault County records, as of November 6, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address700 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1221
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 31, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 31, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 31, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number342734
Last Transfer DateOct 15, 2025
Transfer Doc0000401274
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateOct 15, 2025
Property Address700 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1221
Document Number0000401274
Instrument DateOct 14, 2025
Instrument401274
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2025
Title CompanyMINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE AND, MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TTL

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address700 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1221

Mortgage

Document Number0000401294
DateOct 15, 2025
Instrument401294
Lender
NameCITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueOct 27, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Faribault County assessment roll, as of February 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyFaribault County
MunicipalityWells City
Unified School DistrictUnited South Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$146,600 (+4.49%) Land $24,000 Building $122,600$146,600 (+4.49%) Land $24,000 Building $122,600
2024$2,322.00 (-7.93%)
2023$140,300 Land $12,000 Building $128,300$140,300 Land $12,000 Building $128,300
2022$2,522.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWells
serves 2,343 people · EPA ID MN1220010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fixed Wireless
2,000 / 1,000
Bevcomm
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Midco.

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