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$127,605
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 48How 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
Last sold for $168,000 on Mar 14, 2024

WELLS, MN 56097
0
Baths
0.78 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$128K
$61K low$194K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$168,000 · Mar 14, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$40 (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.$3,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.54 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.78
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 7.3 mi
E
United South Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.3 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

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.

  • Has a bigger lot 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$440K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$127,605
CheaperTypical $163,732Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.78 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells 56097Faribault County
Estimated valuepricier than$127,60536% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.78 ac66% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than194045% of homes48% of homes

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How much is , Wells, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Wells, MN is $127,605 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $61,274 to $193,936. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Wells, MN last sell?

, Wells, MN last sold on Mar 14, 2024 for $168,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was , Wells, MN built?

, Wells, MN was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve , Wells, MN?

, 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 , Wells, MN compare to other homes in Wells 56097?

Among the 1,735 homes in Wells 56097, it is worth more than 36% of them ($127,605 against a typical $163,732), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.78 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1940 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Faribault County, it is worth more than 47% 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 , Wells, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Wells, MN was $40. The county assessed it at $3,800.

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