Faribault County property record for 840 3rd Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $806 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 30.424.0700 |
| Primary APN | 30.424.0700 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 468 sqft |
| Basement Area | 788 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 788 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Deck Area | 75 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 840 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | WELLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56097-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Description | MURET N. LELAND'S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | MURET N LELANDS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 460600 |
Source: Faribault County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE AND, MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023393463 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 840 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000393463 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 393463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE AND, MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $201.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 840 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000393464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 393464 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.8% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 3 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.99% |
| Max Rate At Change | 13.8% |
| Index | 3-Year TN |
| Max Rate | 13.8% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FARIBAULT MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 840 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1404 |
| Document Number | 0000393462 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 393462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE AND, MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 3RD AVE SW, WELLS, MN 56097-1404 |
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 | $47,600 (-18.77%) Land $4,800 Building $42,800 | $47,600 (-18.77%) Land $4,800 Building $42,800 | |
| 2025 | $806.00 (+14.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,600 (+11.83%) Land $12,300 Building $46,300 | $58,600 (+11.83%) Land $12,300 Building $46,300 |
| 2023 | $52,400 Land $6,400 Building $46,000 | $52,400 Land $6,400 Building $46,000 | |
| 2022 | $704.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 86% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 218 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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