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Off market sep 2021 for $85K

$116,240

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $700/mo

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189 3rd Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097

About this home

Charming 3 bd 1.5 ba with double detached garage. This home has good curb appeal with it's cape cod roof line emphasized by the light siding and dark green trim. You enter the home through an entry with hardwood floors and a coat closet. The front of the home is one living space which is currently used as a living room. The kitchen has warm oak cabinets and ample space for a table. The main floor is completed with a bedroom and full bath. The second floor has a half bath and two nice sized bedrooms. The basement ceilings are high enough to provide space to finish. The home has a sidewalk around to a nice big fenced in yard with the spacious double car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6016331

Redfin Estimate

$116,240

$31K since sold in September 2021$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 18.1% lower than the average sale price ($142K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$109,500
A
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
400 2nd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$147,000
B
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
801 4th Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$164,900
C
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
176 Powers Ave N, Alden, MN 56009
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$199,500
D
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
780 1st Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$81,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,415 sq ft
360 Main Street St, Frost, MN 56033
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$150,000
F
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
1322 Dunham St, Albert Lea, MN 56007

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Market trends in 56097, MN

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

+2.0% MoM

Median sale price

$190K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$99,000
2 beds1 bath1,180 sq ft
14687 540th Ave, Wells, MN 56097
$239,900
3 beds3 baths2,415 sq ft
15 SE 10 St, Wells, MN 56097
$130,000
1 bed2 baths6,064 sq ft
405 S Broadway, Wells, MN 56097
$184,900
3 beds2 baths2,048 sq ft
126 2nd Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097
$175,000
4 beds2 baths1,785 sq ft
90 10th St SE, Wells, MN 56097
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Sale history for 189 3rd Ave SW

Date

Event

Price

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6016331

Sep 30, 2021

Sold

$85,000

Sep 27, 2021

Pending

—

Aug 10, 2021

Contingent

—

Jul 16, 2021

Listed

$89,900

Jul 14, 2021

Coming Soon

$89,900

RASM #7019791

Apr 22, 2019

Sold

$63,000

Jan 3, 2019

Listed

$65,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5136055

Jan 7, 2019

Listed

$65,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5183721

Feb 2, 2019

Listing Removed

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Jun 16, 2016

Sold

$49,500

Mar 6, 2015

Listed

$55,000

Public Records

Jun 18, 2015

Sold

$49,500

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Tax history for 189 3rd Ave SW

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1939

Sq. Ft.

1,056

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Faribault County

APN

305860440

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Concrete
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Sq. Ft.: 361

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level 1/2 Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 15x12
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 10x13
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 27x12
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 9x11
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Concrete

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Area: 675
Roof: Asphalt

Exterior Features
Fencing: Wood

Property Information
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,350
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 675
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 675
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,090
Amenities: Hardwood Floors

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 140
Road Frontage Type: Paved Streets

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $729
Tax Year: 2020
Tax With Assessments: $806

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City Water/Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: City Sewer - In Street
Fuel: Natural Gas

Location

School Information
High School District: United South Central
School District Number: 2134
School District Phone: 507-553-3134

Location Information
Directions: 2nd ave SW, 1st Street SW to 3rd ave SW
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Faribault County
APN: 305860440

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1090
Main Level Finished Area: 560.0000
Age Of Property: 84
Levels: Two

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Schools

United South Central Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

United South Central High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Wells, MN • 56097

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Estimated sale price

$111,000 – $134,000

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Address	Redfin Estimate
100 3rd Avenue Southwest, Wells, MN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$95,605
90 3rd Avenue Southwest, Wells, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$173,341

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 3rd Avenue Southwest, Wells, MN 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$143,873
140 3rd Avenue Southwest, Wells, MN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1411 Sq. Ft.	$147,964

Address	Redfin Estimate
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231 3rd Avenue Southwest, Wells, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1590 Sq. Ft.	$299,391

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