Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,180 sqft$186/sqft
705 3rd St SW, Wells, MN 56097
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$186/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Listing closed: 09/11/2025 12:00 AM • Source: NorthStar, MLS#: 6749303

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$174,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Wells, MN

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Property Information for 705 3rd Street Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,993 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: Sunset Sub
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: Residential-Single Family
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Wells
  • County Or Parish: Faribault
  • County: Faribault-MN
  • Directions: Hwy 22 to
  • Latitude: 43.742247
  • Longitude: -93.735757
  • 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: 305790160
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,993.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SUNSET SUBDIVISION BLOCK-002 .26 AC 6 EX E10' & E10' OF 5
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 2062
School Information
  • High School District: 2134 - United South Central
  • School District Number: 2134
  • School District Phone: 5075533134
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1180.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1180.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 86 x 132
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1180
  • Building Area Total: 2360.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1180
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1180
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Stone, Vinyl
  • Foundation Area: 1180.0
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Covered,Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Bath Desc: 3/4 Basement,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen,Living/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Square Feet: 624
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: One
  • Room List: Bathroom, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12.8 x 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12.8 x 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.11 x 15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 17.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12.1 x 11.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2

Property History for 705 3rd Street Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913963194

$220,000

+18.6% / yr

Sep 11, 2025

Sold

NorthStar #6749303

$220,000
Aug 10, 2025

Pending

NorthStar #6749303

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913963194

$220,000

+18.6% / yr

09/11/2025

Sold

NorthStar #6749303

$220,000
08/10/2025

Pending

NorthStar #6749303

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

Public Records for 705 3rd Street Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$7,600Additions$180,700Total$188,300
Tax Record2025$2,088 ($174 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,180 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,180 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1964Zoning201CountyFARIBAULTAPN30.579.0160

Schools near 705 3rd Street Southwest

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 705 3rd Street Southwest, Wells, MN 56097
$220,000
2
1,180
11,325
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$240,000
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3,061
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