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Last sold for $38,000 on Jul 11, 2014

495 8TH ST SW

WELLS, MN 56097
0
Baths
3,360 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$38,000 · Jul 11, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,134 (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.$145,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$166,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyFARIBAULT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.3 mi
E
United South Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 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

495 8th St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Wells 56097
  • Newer than 85% 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.

Living area3,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,455 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 495 8th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells 56097Faribault County
Living areabigger than3,360 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac62% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than198085% of homes85% of homes

About 495 8th St Sw

When did 495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN last sell?

495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN last sold on Jul 11, 2014 for $38,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN?

495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN has 3,360 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN built?

495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN?

495 8th St 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 495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN compare to other homes in Wells 56097?

Among the 1,735 homes in Wells 56097, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,360 ft² against a typical 1,455 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1980 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 495 8th St Sw, Wells, MN was $4,134. The county assessed it at $145,600.

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