This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($186K) of 6 comparable homes.
Search- Overview
- Sale & tax history
- Property details
- Neighborhood
- Climate
705 3rd St SW, Wells, MN 56097
About this home
Walk into this beautiful updated 1965, Rambler, 2 BR, 3 BA, 2 car attached garage. The main level is bright and open with great views of the remodeled Kitchen with these amazing updates, Dura soft close Supreme customer cabinets, quartz countertop, Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, all new flooring throughout, recessed canister lighting. Open LR, DR, Kitchen with patio door leading out to the backyard. Two bedrooms and two baths, full bath with double sink vanity and the other with shower and laundry. Basement has been gutted and awaits the new owner's vision for their needs. Egress window for a 3BR, space for FR, 3 piece BA available, and two areas for lots of storage, and a cedar closet.
Redfin Estimate
Earn from this home
Get cash now or lower your monthly rate
List your home for rent
Market trends in 56097, MN
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
0 MoM
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 705 3rd St SW



1965, Rambler, 2 BR, 3 BA, 2 car attached garage. Main level completely remodeled in April 2024. Kitchen updates, Dura soft close Supreme customer cabinets, quartz countertop, Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, all new flooring throughout, recessed canister lighting. Open LR, DR, Kitchen with patio door leading out to the backyard. Basement has been gutted and awaits the new owners vision for their needs. Egress window for a 3 BR, space for FR, 3 piece BA available, and two areas for lots of storage, and a cedar closet.
Tax history for 705 3rd St SW
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Sq. Ft.: 624
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- # of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
- Description: 3/4 Basement,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.7
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 12.8 x 11.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.7
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 12.8 x 11.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 14.11 x 15
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 17.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 12.1 x 11.2
- Room Level: Main
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Full, Unfinished
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen,Living/Dining Room
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Forced Air
- Cooling Information: Central Air
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Foundation Area: 1,180
- Roof: Asphalt
- Exterior Features
- Patio Porch Type: Covered,Porch
- Exterior Features: Stone, Vinyl
- Property Information
- Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,180
- Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,180
- FractionalOwnershipYN: No
- Property Type: Residential
- Other Structures: Storage Shed
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,180
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot Size Area: 0.26
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 86 x 132
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,993
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax With Assessments: $2,062
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: City Water/Connected
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
- School Information
- High School District: United South Central
- School District Number: 2134
- School District Phone: 5075533134
- Location Information
- Directions: Hwy 22 to
- Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,780
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.26 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1964
- Year Renovated: 1964
- County: Faribault County
- APN: 305790160
Other
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1180
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Main Level Finished Area: 1180
- Building Area Total: 2360
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Wells. 3 minutes to get started.
Nearby similar homes
New listings for sale in 56097
Home values near 705 3rd St SW
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | - Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $140,683 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $246,596 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $256,904 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2996 Sq. Ft. | $262,830 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $240,698 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4287 Sq. Ft. | $407,759 |
More real estate resources
- Cities
- Zip Codes
- Popular Searches
| Minnesota Lake homes for sale | |||
| Blue Earth homes for sale | |||
| Albert Lea homes for sale |
| 56097 homes for sale |
Find us
Subsidiaries
Affiliated Business
Copyright: © 2026 Redfin. All rights reserved.
Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
Do not sell or share my personal information.
REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.
California DRE #01521930
Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures
New Mexico Real Estate Licenses
TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice
All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.
Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.
If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.
REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.
























United States
Canada