Stunning Lakefront Rambler on Beautiful Wells Lake – A Rare Opportunity!
Discover your dream home on the north shore of Wells Lake with this exceptional 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom rambler that perfectly blends comfort, luxury, and functionality. Nestled on a flat, spacious lot with over 200 feet of pristine shoreline, this one-of-a-kind property offers panoramic south-facing lake views, a sandy beach, and a truly remarkable 2,200 sq ft attached shop with 13' RV garage door, in addition to a generous 3-car garage. As you arrive, the grand double driveway and elegant paver front entry welcomes you home, while the covered front porch invites you to relax and take in the serene surroundings and bubbling water feature in the landscaping. Step inside to an open-concept vaulted living, dining, and kitchen area, all oriented to maximize breathtaking views of the lake. The custom-designed kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring a massive center island with a built-in oven, an oversized breakfast bar, and beautiful oak cabinetry with a built-in hutch. From here, step out onto the expansive, maintenance-free wraparound deck with a motorized awning — perfect for sunny days. Arguably the best feature of the home is the incredible 4-season porch, offering vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and offer unobstructed lake views. Enjoy direct access to the deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The main level also features a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet, walkthrough full main bath, and sliding glass door to the 4-season porch, a second bedroom with potential for a home office, offering direct access to the attached shop, and main floor laundry. Downstairs, you’ll find a third bedroom, craft room, a cozy family room with fireplace and wet bar, 3/4 bath, and walkout access to a length of home stamped concrete patio with a dry ceiling system — ideal for enjoying rainy days in comfort. The attached heated shop is a rare and valuable feature, perfect for RV enthusiasts, hobbyists, or small business needs, with its own bathroom and utility sinks. Located just minutes from the historic river town of Faribault, you’ll enjoy the charm of rural lake living with the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, and amenities. This home includes a one-year home warranty for added peace of mind. Don’t miss your chance to own this extraordinary lakeside retreat – homes like this don’t come around often!
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$820,000
3890 Wells Lake Way, Faribault, MN 55021
3beds
2,680sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
1.31 Acres Lot
$821,100 Zestimate®
$306/sqft
$2,728 Estimated rent
Home value
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$657,000 - $1.03M
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Massive center islandSpacious primary suiteCozy gas fireplacePristine shorelineCovered front porchPanoramic south-facing lake viewsElegant paver front entry
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Listed by:
Peter Mergens 507-663-1100,
Century 21 Atwood
Bought with:
Kelly Harbal
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6718205
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 137.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 172.62 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7x12.6
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 588 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28x21
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x11
Patio
- Level: Lower
- Area: 630 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45x14
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 385 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35x11
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 345.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24.7x14
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Features
- Basement: Block,Drain Tiled,Finished,Full,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,680
- Total interior livable area: 2,680 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,680
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Concrete, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, RV Access/Parking, Tandem Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Carport spaces: 9
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Door Height (13)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Composite Decking, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Wrap Around
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(4-10)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 207
Lot
- Size: 1.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.31 Acres MOL
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1280
- Parcel number: 1034226028
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Private, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Faribault
- Subdivision: Dels View
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved, Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $820,000-1.2%$306/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6718205 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Pending sale | $829,900$310/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6718205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $829,900+107.5%$310/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6718205 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2005 | Sold | $400,000$149/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,238 +8.5% | $661,600 +0.5% |
| 2024 | $4,826 +11.4% | $658,100 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $4,332 -0.7% | $630,600 +15.2% |
| 2022 | $4,362 +5.1% | $547,200 +5.8% |
| 2021 | $4,150 +8.7% | $517,400 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $3,818 | $499,000 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $3,818 +7% | $482,400 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $3,568 +8009.1% | $442,900 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $44 -98.8% | $431,000 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $3,730 | $413,900 +0% |
| 2015 | $3,730 +3.6% | $413,800 -0.5% |
| 2014 | $3,600 -4.8% | $416,000 |
| 2013 | $3,780 +4.9% | -- |
| 2012 | $3,604 | -- |
| 2011 | $3,604 -10.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,034 +9.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $3,694 +13.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $3,256 +26.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,572 +6.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,418 +49.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $1,618 +2.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,578 +4.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,512 -33.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,278 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55021
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 2/10Faribault Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 4/10Faribault Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
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- Minnesota
- Rice County
- Faribault
- 55021
- 3890 Wells Lake Way
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