136 S Broadway

1,540 Sq. Ft.
$41 / Sq. Ft.
1,540
Sq. Ft.
$41
per Sq. Ft.

Description

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity at the right price, THIS IS IT! Bring your vision to life – starting with a charming, versatile, highly visible, well-maintained building in the heart of downtown Wells. Perfect for launching a new venture or relocating your growing business! Location, Location, Location! Perfectly positioned right on Broadway, your storefront sits in the center of it all. Built-in foot traffic from neighboring favorites — the movie theatre across the street, cozy...If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity at the right price, THIS IS IT! Bring your vision to life – starting with a charming, versatile, highly visible, well-maintained building in the heart of downtown Wells. Perfect for launching a new venture or relocating your growing business! Location, Location, Location! Perfectly positioned right on Broadway, your storefront sits in the center of it all. Built-in foot traffic from neighboring favorites — the movie theatre across the street, cozy coffee shops, bakery, post office, restaurants, fitness center, secondhand store, vehicle repair, gas station, and more — all just steps away. Wells is a thriving small town and known for its friendly, supportive business community where neighbors help neighbors. The city shines year-round with beautifully maintained streets, colorful hanging flower baskets, bright lights and exceptional snow removal that keeps business flowing in every season. A Town That Draws a Crowd
Wells knows how to attract people downtown! Many annual events such as Wells Kernel Days, Glow Golf Tourn, Wells Does It Bright, Summer in the City, and more that create impressive traffic and exposure for local business. Wells population is approx 2,400 with major local employers such as Brakebush, Wells Concrete, Herman Mfg, Wells Market Place and more providing a steady customer base. Also conveniently located just 40 min from Mankato and 25 min from Albert Lea. The Space: Flexible, Functional & Full of Potential

Main Level Highlights:
• Inviting front showroom perfect for retail or professional offices
• Large display windows to beautifully showcase your products or services
• Spacious bathroom
• Expansive back area ideal for additional retail space, or private offices and conference room
• Small kitchenette area for staff convenience
• Central air & forced heat
• Built in cabinets and counters stay

Upper Level:
• 660 sq. ft. unfinished space
• Three large windows offering incredible natural light
• Excellent opportunity for future office build-out or additional storage
• No roof leaks

Outdoor Bonus:
• Impressive backyard space perfect for picnic tables, grilling, extra parking, or creative expansion ideas

Basement:
• Unfinished but solid and dry
• Bathroom plumbing hookups in place
• Great storage space
• No water issues

Thoughtful Upgrades Over the Years
• 2023 – New Water Heater
• 2023 – Partial Roof Replacement
• 2020 – New Central Air
• 2020 – Metal roofing installed where skylight once was
• 2018 – Stabilizing jacks added in basement
• 2016 – Tuck pointing completed
• 2012 – New Front Door
• 2011 – Spray insulation in basement + extended exterior drains
• 2009 – New Furnace
  1. Listed by HomeProz Real Estate

Property Details for 136 South Broadway

Subdivision Name
Wells
Zoning Jurisdiction
Business/Commercial
LISTING UPDATED: 05/11/2026 05:02 PM

Property Details for 136 South Broadway

StatusActive
MLS #7027201
Days on Compass1
Taxes$983 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyFaribault County

Location

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Building Information for 136 South Broadway

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

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Property Information for 136 South Broadway

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Wells
  • County Or Parish: Faribault
  • County: Faribault-MN
  • Directions: From Albert Lea, head West on I-90, take the Alden exit and continue West until you reach Wells, turn left onto South Broadway.
  • Latitude: 43.743457
  • Longitude: -93.725922
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Wells
  • City and Location Text: Wells(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56097
  • State Or Province: MN
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 302002860
  • Tax Annual Amount: $983.00
  • Tax Legal Description: ORIGINAL PLAT OF WELLS BLOCK-012 .06 AC A.L. 63 (A.K.A. LOT 16 EX S5')
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 1052
School Information
  • High School District: 2134 - United South Central
  • School District Number: 2134
  • School District Phone: 5075533134
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1540.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1540.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20 x 140
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1540
  • Building Area Total: 3740.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 2200
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1540
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer - In Street
  • Water Source: City Water - In Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 1540.0
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Patio Porch Type: Porch
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: Block, Owner Access, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Basement YN: Yes

Property History for 136 South Broadway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 11, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7027201

$63,900
Feb 26, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7027201

$65,900
Feb 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7027201

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/11/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7027201

$63,900
02/26/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7027201

$65,900
02/26/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7027201

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 136 South Broadway

Taxable ValueLand$5,300Additions$34,100Total$39,400
Tax Record2024$1,052 ($88 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt660 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt660 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,613 SqFtStyleStoresYear Built1910CountyFARIBAULTAPN30.200.2860

Schools near 136 South Broadway

This home is within United South Central School Dist..
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Private - K to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
United South Central Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

United South Central High School
Public7 to 12

Covenant Life School
PrivateK to 12

St Casimir's School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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136 South Broadway is a single family home for sale in Wells, MN 56097. This property was listed for sale on February 26, 2026 by HomeProz Real Estate, it's currently listed at $63,900. This listing's school district is United South Central School Dist.. Nearby schools include United South Central Elementary School, United South Central High School and Covenant Life School. 136 South Broadway is a 0-bed, 1-bath, 1,540 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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