809 3rd St SW, Wells, MN 56097 Property Records

Faribault County property record for 809 3rd St SW, Wells, MN 56097

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,264 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.49 acres (21,344 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$238,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$5,918 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
May 2023 Transfer
+ 2 more
APN30.579.0120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30.579.0120

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,264 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,264 sqft
Basement Area2,264 sqft
Finished Basement1,339 sqft
Unfinished Basement2,264 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,344 sqft (0.49 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 163 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area1,148 sqft
Deck Area360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address809 3RD ST SW
CityWELLS
StateMN
Zip56097-1233
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code201
Legal DescriptionE18.6' OF 1 & ALL OF 2 & W58' SUNSET SUBDIVISION E18.6' OF 1 & ALL OF 2 & W58' OF 3
Legal SubdivisionSUNSET SUBDIVISION
Legal Block2
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Township / Civil DivisionWELLS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2036
Census Tract460600

Owner

Source: Faribault County records · APN 30.579.0120

Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address809 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1233
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 22, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
May 22, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
May 22, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 19, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021389438
Last Transfer DateMay 22, 2023
Transfer Doc0000394174
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateMay 22, 2023
Property Address809 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1233
Document Number0000394173
Instrument DateMay 22, 2023
Instrument394173
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust

May 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateMay 22, 2023
Property Address809 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1233
Document Number0000394174
Instrument DateMay 22, 2023
Instrument394174
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateMay 22, 2023
Property Address809 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1233
Document Number0000394172
Instrument DateMay 22, 2023
Instrument394172
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address809 3RD ST SW, WALTERS, MN 56097-1233

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFARIBAULT MN
Recording DateNov 19, 2021
Property Address809 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1233
Document Number389438
Instrument DateNov 15, 2021
Instrument389438
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 08, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$785.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address809 3RD ST SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1233

Mortgage

Document Number0000389439
DateNov 19, 2021
Instrument389439
Lender
NameFRANDSEN BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
AddressNEW ULM, MN 56073
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Faribault County records · Assessment roll updated July 28, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$298,400 (-7.13%) Land $9,300 Building $289,100$298,400 (-7.13%) Land $9,300 Building $289,100
2025$5,918.00 (+25.33%) Homeowner's exemption$321,300 (+15.45%) Land $39,100 Building $282,200$321,300 (+15.45%) Land $39,100 Building $282,200
2023$278,300 Land $19,600 Building $258,700$278,300 Land $19,600 Building $258,700
2022$4,722.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications
Cable · Fixed Wireless
2,000 / 1,000
Rural Communications Holding
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
LTD Broadband
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Midcontinent Communications.

Based on FCC filings for 282 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemWells
serves 2,343 people
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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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