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$236,336$127 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

461 3RD AVE SW

WELLS, MN 56097
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,864 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$236K
$215K low$257K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,446 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$214,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFARIBAULT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
United South Central High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi
E
United South Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi

District: United South Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56097These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,880
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,102
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,742
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

461 3rd Ave Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in Faribault County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Wells 56097
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Faribault County

What homes are worth in Wells 56097

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$36K$445K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Wells 56097.

How it measures up in Wells 56097

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wells 56097.

Estimated value$236,336
CheaperTypical $162,954Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$127
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,454 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 461 3rd Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells 56097Faribault County
Estimated valuepricier than$236,33671% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12754% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,864 ft²77% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac46% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than196068% of homes69% of homes

About 461 3rd Ave Sw

How much is 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN is $236,336 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $215,196 to $257,476. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN last sell?

461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN?

461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,864 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN built?

461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN?

461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN is assigned to United South Central High School (middle), rated C-; United South Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in United South Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN compare to other homes in Wells 56097?

Among the 1,735 homes in Wells 56097, it is worth more than 71% of them ($236,336 against a typical $162,954), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($127 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,864 ft² against a typical 1,454 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1960 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Faribault County, it is worth more than 77% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 461 3rd Ave Sw, Wells, MN was $4,446. The county assessed it at $214,000.

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