20157 540th Ave

Wells, MN 56097

$245,000
Price
4
Beds
2,144 Sq. Ft.
$114 / Sq. Ft.
2,144
Sq. Ft.
$114
per Sq. Ft.
Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract

Description

Take a look at this property sitting on over 12 acres outside of Wells. With fenced in pasture, a 36x64 loafing shed built in 2004, 40x80 hog house, and nice home- you will not want to miss out. Walk inside to a spacious kitchen/ dining area. The main level of the home features a large bedroom with connected bathroom, laundry, and another bedroom. Upstairs you will find 2 more bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Bring your personal touch and make this your home today!Take a look at this property sitting on over 12 acres outside of Wells. With fenced in pasture, a 36x64 loafing shed built in 2004, 40x80 hog house, and nice home- you will not want to miss out. Walk inside to a spacious kitchen/ dining area. The main level of the home features a large bedroom with connected bathroom, laundry, and another bedroom. Upstairs you will find 2 more bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Bring your personal touch and make this your home today!
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Property Details for 20157 540th Avenue

Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 10:33 AM

Property Details for 20157 540th Avenue

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #6788102
Days on Compass1
Taxes$1,637 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1935
Lot Size12.70 AC / 553,212 SF
CountyFaribault County

Location

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Building Information for 20157 540th Avenue

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size12.70 AC / 553,212 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,331 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,194

Property Taxes

$136

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20157 540th Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Wells
  • County Or Parish: Faribault
  • County: Faribault-MN
  • Directions: East of Easton MN on Hwy 109 to 540th Avenue. Proceed north on 540th Avenue about 2.25 miles
  • Latitude: 43.778335
  • Longitude: -93.790815
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Wells
  • City and Location Text: Wells(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56097
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 104
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 130260800
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,637.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SECT-26 TWP-104 RANGE-025 12.70 AC TR COM 549.3'N OF SE COR S 1/2 OF SE 1/4 W1043.3' N750.7' E482.8' S408' E560.5' S342.7' TO BEG
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 1690
School Information
  • High School District: 1041 - United South Central
  • School District Number: 1041
  • School District Phone: 5075533134
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2144.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 2144.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 12.7
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 740x975
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Hog House, Lean-To, Loafing Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1528
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 2144
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1528
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - No
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Fully Wheelchair
  • Fencing: Wire
  • Foundation Area: 1528.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Bath Desc: Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 24x24
  • Garage Square Feet: 576
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Basement YN: Yes

Property History for 20157 540th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2026

In Contract

NorthStar #6788102

$245,000—
Sep 12, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6788102

$245,000—
Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6788102

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2026

In Contract

NorthStar #6788102

$245,000
09/12/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6788102

$245,000
09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6788102

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

Public Records for 20157 540th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$101,000Additions$102,800Total$203,800
Tax Record2024$1,690 ($141 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,144 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935CountyFARIBAULTAPN13.026.0800

Schools near 20157 540th Avenue

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

United South Central High School
Public7 to 12

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