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179 1st Avenue SE, Wells, MN 56097

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For Sale

$31,800

3 beds • 1 baths • 1 half baths • 1,351 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 269 /mo. †

6.65% APR for 30 yrs.
$1,267 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • Newly Listed
    Time on Century 21

  • $23.54
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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Great opportunity to buy this 1.5 story fixer upper located in Wells, MN and sitting on a .24 acre lot (75x140) with two detached garages. The interior has 1351 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms plus a full basement.
MLS# 6688641

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Heating System
    Forced Air
  • Lot Size
    0.24 Acres
  • Roof Type
    Metal

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

  • Principle and Interest
    $163
  • Property Taxes
    $105
  • Hazard Insurance
    $0
  • Private Mortgage Insurance
    $0
  • HOA Dues
    $0
  • Total Monthly Payment:
    $269

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Schools

United South Central Elementary School

Grades PK-6 Public School

Wells, MN 56097 0.9 miles
600 11th st sw

428 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B

School Details

United South Central High School

Grades 7-12 Public School

Wells, MN 56097 0.9 miles
600 11th st sw

332 total students
16:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C-

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
St Casimir's School 0.3 miles Private PK-6

St Casimir's School

Distance: 0.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-6

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Wells, MN 56097

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Wells, MN 56097

This community’s employment is highest in the production occupations and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

84° July
Hottest Average Month
4° January
Coldest Average Month
1,708 Total Households in Area
0% Increase in population since the year 2010
26.2%
of households
have children
19 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Wells, MN 56097

Wells, MN 56097 has a population of 3,935 people in 1,708 households with a median age of 45.4 years old.

0%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
1,663
Total households as of 2010
2.5%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 45.4 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 90%
Hispanic 8%
Other 3%
Asian <1%
Black <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 90%, followed by Hispanic at 8%, Other at 3%, and Asian at <1%.

Economics
for Wells, MN 56097

21 /sq mi
Population Density
$59,238 /yr
Median Household Income
$165,000
Median Sales Price
19 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 17.02% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 86%
  • Work from Home 10%
  • Walk or Bike 5%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 1,380 73%
Rented 328 17%
Vacant 173 9%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 67%
Blue Collar 33%

Family & Education Facts
for Wells, MN 56097

45.4 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.3
persons per
household

50.9%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 34%
Some College 24%
Bachelors Degree 16%
Associates Degree 12%
Some High School 7%
Graduate Degree 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 34.29% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
26.2% of households have children

Weather
for Wells, MN 56097

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 84° F in July to a low of 4° F in January

84° July
Hottest Average Month
4° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
4°
23°
Feb
9°
28°
Mar
21°
40°
Apr
35°
57°
May
47°
70°
Jun
57°
80°
Jul
61°
84°
Aug
59°
82°
Sep
49°
73°
Oct
38°
61°
Nov
24°
42°
Dec
11°
28°

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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