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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential

WELLS, MN 56097
1
Baths
576 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.
6.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$156 (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.$143,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$82,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
61
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
53
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.26 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.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyFARIBAULT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.52
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 6.3 mi
E
United South Central Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 6.3 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Wells 56097
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Faribault County
  • Newer than 86% 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 area576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size6.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells 56097Faribault County
Living areabigger than576 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.52 ac83% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than198286% of homes86% of homes

About

When did , Wells, MN last sell?

, Wells, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Wells, MN?

, Wells, MN has 1 bathrooms, 576 square feet of living space and a 6.52-acre lot.

When was , Wells, MN built?

, Wells, MN was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 1 story.

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 bigger than almost none of them (576 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (6.52 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1982 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 , Wells, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Wells, MN was $156. The county assessed it at $143,900.

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