***Back on the market due to buyer's inability to secure financing. Don't miss out on this opportunity!****
Welcome to this charming and affordable home in Wells where owning a home can cost less per month than renting.
This well maintained property offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1034 square feet of comfortable living space along with a versatile bonus room that can be used as an office, guest space, or hobby room.
The home features an updated kitchen along with major upgrades including a newer HVAC system, newer roof, and newer windows. These improvements provide peace of mind and help keep monthly expenses more predictable.
The layout is functional and inviting, making it easy to settle in and feel at home right away.
If you have been renting, this is your opportunity to put that monthly payment toward ownership instead. With today’s market, a mortgage payment on this home could be less than what you would pay in rent.
Affordable, updated, and move in ready, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss.
This property is not for rent.
Active
Price cut: $7K (8/6)
$88,000
245 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
2beds
1,110sqft
Single Family
Built in 1890
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$79/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer hvac systemUpdated kitchenNewer roofNewer windowsVersatile bonus room
- 134 days |
- 372 |
- 25 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brad L Heggen 507-525-3031,
Brad Heggen Realty, Inc
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7052558
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x13
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x9
Bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x8
Garage
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x22
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x20
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x20
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x8
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,190
- Total interior livable area: 1,110 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,110
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel, Electric
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (12x22)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 858
- Parcel number: 302007330
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Village/Wells
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wells
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $79/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,054
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 224 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,095/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $88,000-7.4%$79/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $95,000$86/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $95,000$86/sqft |
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| 5/17/2026 | Price change | $95,000-12.8%$86/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $109,000$98/sqft |
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| 2/28/2026 | Listing removed | $109,000$98/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Price change | $109,000-8.8%$98/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Price change | $119,500-7.7%$108/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $129,500$117/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $129,500$117/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $129,500$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69 | $78,300 +19.9% |
| 2024 | $69 | $65,300 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $69 | $63,800 +106.5% |
| 2022 | $69 | $30,900 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $69 -10.9% | $28,400 |
| 2020 | $77 +7.3% | $28,400 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $72 | $26,400 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $72 | $25,500 +10.9% |
| 2017 | $72 | $23,000 |
| 2015 | $72 | $23,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $23,000 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $23,200 -0.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $23,300 |
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Neighborhood: 56097
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10United South Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10United South Central High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1 mi
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