10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)
x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013

or

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission file number 000-27888

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Georgia	58-2126618
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

6200 The Corners Pkwy., Norcross, Georgia	30092-3365
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code	(770) 449-7800

N/A

(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	o	Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	x (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o     No  x

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q of Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (the "Partnership," "we," "our," "us," or the "Registrant") other than historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of our performance in future periods. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue," or other similar words. Specifically, we consider, among others, statements concerning future operating results and cash flows, our ability to meet future obligations, and the amount and timing of any future distributions to limited partners to be forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this report is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We make no representations or warranties (express or implied) about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q, and we do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Any such forward-looking statements are subject to unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors and are based on a number of assumptions involving judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive, and market conditions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately. To the extent that our assumptions differ from actual results, our ability to meet such forward-looking statements, including our ability to generate positive cash flow from operations, provide distributions to partners, and maintain the value of our real estate properties, may be significantly hindered. See Item 1A in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements.

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

			Page No.
PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Financial Statements	4
		Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012	5
		Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and 2012 (unaudited)	6
		Statements of Partners' Capital for the Year Ended December 31, 2012 and the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited)	7
		Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and 2012 (unaudited)	8
		Condensed Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)	9
	Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	14
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	18
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	19
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	19
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	19
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	19
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	19
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	19
	Item 5.	Other Information	19
	Item 6.	Exhibits	19

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The information presented in the Partnership's accompanying balance sheets and statements of operations, partners' capital, and cash flows reflects all adjustments that are, in management's opinion, necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of the aforementioned financial statements.

The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the Partnership's financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, all included in both this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Partnership's results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the full year.

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P.

BALANCE SHEETS

	(Unaudited)
	June 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Assets:
Investment in joint venture	$	2,031,935	$	4,982,117
Cash and cash equivalents	5,610,727		1,721,154
Due from joint venture	—		32,804
Other assets	2,410		5,060
Total assets	$	7,645,072	$	6,741,135
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	5,440	$	8,103
Due to affiliates	4,781		8,287
Total liabilities	10,221		16,390
Commitments and Contingencies
Partners' Capital:
Limited partners:
Class A – 2,949,979 units issued and outstanding	6,641,118		6,723,725
Class B – 253,287 units issued and outstanding	993,733		—
General partners	—		1,020
Total partners' capital	7,634,851		6,724,745
Total liabilities and partners' capital	$	7,645,072	$	6,741,135

See accompanying notes.

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Equity in Income (Loss) of Joint Venture	$	(66,076	)	$	96,775	$	1,007,235		$	188,679
Interest and Other Income	2,415			260		2,739			521
General and Administrative Expenses	36,839			43,858		99,868			102,976
Net Income (Loss)	$	(100,500	)	$	53,177	$	910,106		$	86,224
Net Income (Loss) Allocated To:
Class A Limited Partners	$	—		$	52,645	$	(82,607	)	$	85,361
Class B Limited Partners	$	(100,418	)	$	—	$	993,733		$	—
General Partners	$	(82	)	$	532	$	(1,020	)	$	863
Net Income (Loss) Per Weighted-Average Limited Partner Unit:
Class A	$	0.00		$	0.02	$	(0.03	)	$	0.03
Class B	$	(0.40	)	$	0.00	$	3.92		$	0.00
Weighted-Average Limited Partner Units Outstanding:
Class A	2,949,979			2,949,979		2,949,979			2,949,979
Class B	253,287			253,287		253,287			253,287

See accompanying notes.

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P.

STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

AND THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 (UNAUDITED)

	Limited Partners							General Partners			Total Partners' Capital
	Class A				Class B
	Units	Amount			Units	Amount
BALANCE, December 31, 2011	2,949,979	$	6,725,852		253,287	$	—	$	1,041		$	6,726,893
Net loss	—	(2,127		)	—	—		(21		)	(2,148		)
BALANCE, December 31, 2012	2,949,979	6,723,725			253,287	—		1,020			6,724,745
Net income (loss)	—	(82,607		)	—	993,733		(1,020		)	910,106
BALANCE, June 30, 2013	2,949,979	$	6,641,118		253,287	$	993,733	$	—		$	7,634,851

See accompanying notes.

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	(Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2013			2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	910,106		$	86,224
Operating distributions received from the joint venture	32,804			203,929
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in income of joint venture	(1,007,235		)	(188,679		)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in other assets	2,650			(4,539		)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses	(2,663		)	(5,568		)
Decrease in due to affiliates	(3,506		)	(1,666		)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(67,844		)	89,701
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net sale proceeds received from joint venture	4,318,951			—
Investment in joint venture	(361,534		)	—
Net cash provided by investing activities	3,957,417			—
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,889,573			89,701
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	1,721,154			1,440,484
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	$	5,610,727		$	1,530,185

See accompanying notes.

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P.

CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2013 (unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (the "Partnership") is a Georgia public limited partnership with Leo F. Wells, III and Wells Partners, L.P. ("Wells Partners"), a Georgia nonpublic limited partnership, serving as its general partners (collectively, "General Partners"). Wells Capital, Inc. ("Wells Capital") serves as the corporate general partner of Wells Partners. Wells Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. ("WREF"). Leo F. Wells, III is the president and sole director of Wells Capital and the president, sole director, and sole owner of WREF. The Partnership was formed on August 15, 1994 for the purpose of acquiring, developing, owning, operating, improving, leasing, and otherwise managing income-producing commercial properties for investment purposes. Upon subscription, limited partners elected to have their units treated as Class A Units or Class B Units. Limited partners have the right to change their prior elections to have some or all of their units treated as Class A Units or Class B Units one time during each quarterly accounting period. Limited partners may vote to, among other things, (a) amend the partnership agreement, subject to certain limitations; (b) change the business purpose or investment objectives of the Partnership; (c) add or remove a general partner; (d) elect a new general partner; (e) dissolve the Partnership; (f) authorize a merger or a consolidation of the Partnership; and (g) approve a sale involving all or substantially all of the Partnership's assets, subject to certain limitations. A majority vote on any of the above-described matters will bind the Partnership, without the concurrence of the General Partners. Each limited partnership unit has equal voting rights regardless of class.

On January 6, 1995, the Partnership commenced a public offering of up to $35,000,000 of Class A or Class B limited partnership units ($10.00 per unit) pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed under the Securities Act. The offering was terminated on January 4, 1996, at which time the Partnership had sold approximately 2,613,534 Class A Units and 590,735 Class B Units representing total limited partner capital contributions of $32,042,689.

The Partnership owns indirect interests in all of its real estate assets through a joint venture with an entity affiliated with the General Partners. During the periods presented, the Partnership owned an interest in the following joint venture (the "Joint Venture") and properties:

Joint Venture	Joint Venture Partners	Ownership %	Properties
Fund VIII and Fund IX Associates ("Fund VIII-IX Associates" or the "Joint Venture")	• Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. • Wells Real Estate Fund IX, L.P.	54.8% 45.2%	1.  US Cellular Building(1) A four-story office building located in Madison, Wisconsin 2.  305 Interlocken Parkway A two-story office building located in Broomfield, Colorado

⁽¹⁾This property was sold on March 22, 2013.

Wells Real Estate Fund IX, L.P. is affiliated with the Partnership through common general partners. Each of the properties described above was acquired on an all-cash basis. For further information regarding the Joint Venture and foregoing properties, refer to the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements of the Partnership have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and in accordance with such rules and regulations, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the General Partners, the statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature and necessary to fairly and consistently present the results for these periods. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of full-year results. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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Investment in Joint Venture

The Partnership has evaluated the Joint Venture and concluded that it is not a variable interest entity. The Partnership does not have control over the operations of the Joint Venture; however, it does exercise significant influence. Approval by the Partnership as well as the other joint venture partners is required for any major decision or any action that would materially affect the Joint Venture or its real property investments. Accordingly, the Partnership accounts for its investment in the Joint Venture using the equity method of accounting, whereby original investments are recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for contributions, distributions, and net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership. Pursuant to the terms of the joint venture agreement, all income (loss) and distributions are allocated to joint venture partners in accordance with their respective ownership interests. Distributions of net cash from operations, if available, are generally distributed to the joint venture partners on a quarterly basis.

Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets

The Partnership continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets owned through the Partnership's investment in Fund VIII-IX Associates may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present which suggest that the carrying amounts of real estate assets may not be recoverable, management assesses the recoverability of the real estate assets by determining whether the respective carrying values will be recovered through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition for assets held for use, or with the estimated fair values, less costs to sell, for assets held for sale. In the event that the expected undiscounted future cash flows for assets held for use, or the estimated fair value, less costs to sell, for assets held for sale do not exceed the respective asset carrying value, management adjusts the real estate assets to their respective estimated fair values, pursuant to the provisions of the property, plant, and equipment accounting standard for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, and recognizes an impairment loss. Estimated fair values are determined based on the following information, dependent upon availability: (i) recently quoted market price(s) for the subject property, or highly comparable properties, under sufficiently active and normal market conditions, or (ii) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated residual value. The Partnership has determined that there have been no impairments in the carrying value of any of its real estate assets to date; however, certain of the Partnership's assets may be carried at an amount more than could be realized in a current disposition transaction.

While various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate fair value depending on the nature of the asset or liability, the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity's own assumptions, as little, if any, related market activity or information is available. Examples of Level 3 inputs include estimated holding periods, discount rates, market capitalization rates, expected lease rental rates, timing of new leases, and sales prices; additionally, the Partnership may assign an estimated probability-weighting to more than one fair value estimate based on the Partnership's assessment of the likelihood of the respective underlying assumptions occurring as of the evaluation date. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Partnership's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability.

Projections of expected future cash flows require that the Partnership estimate future market rental income, property operating expenses, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, and the number of years the property is held for investment, among other factors. The subjectivity of assumptions used in the future cash flow analysis, including discount rates, could result in an incorrect assessment of the property's future cash flows and fair value, and could result in the misstatement of the carrying value of real estate assets held by Fund VIII-IX Associates and net income (loss) of the Partnership.

Distribution of Net Cash from Operations

Net cash from operations, if available and unless reserved, is generally distributed quarterly to the limited partners as follows:

• First, to all limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis until such limited partners have received distributions equal to a 10% per annum return on their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• Second, to the General Partners until the General Partners have received distributions equal to 10% of the total cumulative distributions paid by the Partnership; and

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• Third, to the limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis and the General Partners allocated on a basis of 90% and 10%, respectively.

No distributions of net cash from operations will be made to limited partners holding Class B Units.

Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds

Upon sales of properties, unless reserved, net sale proceeds are distributed in the following order:

• In the event that the particular property sold is sold for a price less than its original property purchase price, to the limited partners holding Class A Units until they have received an amount equal to the excess of the original property purchase price over the price for which the property was sold, limited to the amount of depreciation, amortization, and cost recovery deductions taken by the limited partners holding Class B Units with respect to such property;

• To limited partners holding units which at any time have been treated as Class B Units, until each limited partner has received an amount necessary to equal the net cash available for distribution previously received by the limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis;

• To all limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received 100% of their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• To all limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received a cumulative 10% per annum return on their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• To limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received an amount equal to their respective preferential limited partners' returns (defined as the sum of a 10% per annum cumulative return on net capital contributions for all periods during which the units were treated as Class A Units and a 15% per annum cumulative return on net capital contributions for all periods during which the units were treated as Class B Units);

• To the General Partners until they have received 100% of their respective capital contributions; in the event that the limited partners have received aggregate cash distributions from the Partnership over the life of their respective investments in excess of a return of their respective net capital contributions, plus the preferential limited partner return, the General Partners shall receive an additional sum equal to 25% of such excess; and

• Thereafter, 80% to the limited partners on a per-unit basis and 20% to the General Partners.

Allocations of Net Income, Net Loss, and Gain on Sale

For the purpose of determining allocations per the partnership agreement, net income is defined as net income recognized by the Partnership, excluding deductions for depreciation, amortization, cost recovery and the gain on the sale of assets. Net income, as defined, of the Partnership will be allocated each year in the same proportions that net cash from operations is distributed to the limited partners holding Class A Units and the General Partners. To the extent the Partnership's net income in any year exceeds net cash from operations, such excess net income will be allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partners.

Net loss, depreciation, and amortization deductions for each fiscal year will be allocated as follows: (a) 99% to the limited partners holding Class B Units and 1% to the General Partners until their capital accounts are reduced to zero; (b) then, to any partner having a positive balance in his capital account in an amount not to exceed such positive balance; and (c) thereafter, to the General Partners.

Gain on the sale or exchange of the Partnership's properties will be allocated generally in the same manner that the net proceeds from such sale are distributed to partners after the following allocations are made, if applicable: (a) allocations made pursuant to the qualified income offset provisions of the partnership agreement; (b) allocations to partners having negative capital accounts until all negative capital accounts have been restored to zero; and (c) allocations to limited partners holding Class B Units in amounts equal to the deductions for depreciation and amortization previously allocated to them with respect to the specific property sold, but not in excess of the amount of gain on sale recognized by the Partnership with respect to the sale of such property.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

In April 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-07, Presentation of Financial Statements Topic Liquidation Basis of Accounting ("ASU 2013-07"). ASU 2013-07 requires an entity to prepare its financial statements using the liquidation basis of accounting when liquidation is imminent. Liquidation is considered imminent when the likelihood is remote that the organization will return from liquidation and either: (a) a plan for liquidation is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the plan will be blocked by other parties; or (b) a plan for liquidation is being imposed by other forces. ASU 2013-07 will be effective for the

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Partnership beginning on January 1, 2014. The Partnership expects that the adoption of ASU 2013-07 will not have a material impact on its financial statements or disclosures.

3. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE

Summary of Financial Information

Condensed financial information for the joint venture in which the Partnership held a direct interest for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, is presented below: 

	Total Revenues				Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations					Income From Discontinued Operations				Net Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,					June 30,				June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012		2013		2012		2013			2012
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	—	$	207,814	$	(121,932	)	$	98,857	$	1,348	$	77,751	$	(120,584	)	$	176,608

	Total Revenues				Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations					Income From Discontinued Operations				Net Income
	Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,					June 30,				June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	—	$	393,365	$	(276,516	)	$	183,920	$	2,114,646	$	160,405	$	1,838,130	$	344,325

The Partnership allocates its share of net income, net loss, and gain on sale generated by the properties owned by the Joint Venture to its Class A and Class B limited partners pursuant to the partnership agreement provisions outlined in Note 2. The components of income from discontinued operations recognized by the Joint Venture are provided below:

	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2013						June 30, 2012
	Operating Income		Gain on Sale		Total		Operating Income		Gain on Sale		Total
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	88,243	$	2,026,403	$	2,114,646	$	160,405	$	—	$	160,405

Due from Joint Venture

As presented in the accompanying balance sheets, due from joint venture as of December 31, 2012 represents operating cash flow generated by Fund VIII-IX Associates for the three months ended December 31, 2012, which is attributable to the Partnership.

4. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Management and Leasing Fees

The Partnership entered into a property management and leasing agreement with Wells Management Company, Inc. ("Wells Management"), an affiliate of the General Partners. In accordance with the property management and leasing agreement, Wells Management receives compensation for the management and leasing of the Partnership's properties owned through the Joint Venture, equal to (a) 3% for management services and 3% for leasing services of the gross revenues collected monthly, plus a separate fee for the one-time initial lease-up of newly constructed properties in an amount not to exceed the fee customarily charged in arm's-length transactions by others rendering similar services in the same geographic area for similar properties, which is assessed periodically based on market studies, or (b) in the case of commercial properties leased on a long-term net basis (ten or more years), 1% of the gross revenues except for initial leasing fees equal to 3% of the gross revenues over the first five years of the lease term. Management and leasing fees are paid by the Joint Venture and, accordingly, are included in equity in income (loss) of joint venture in the accompanying statements of operations. The Partnership's share of management and leasing fees and lease acquisition costs incurred through the Joint Venture and payable to Wells Management is $0 and $17,694 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $6,052 and $31,401 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Administrative Reimbursements

Wells Capital, the corporate general partner of Wells Partners, one of the Partnership's General Partners, and Wells Management perform certain administrative services for the Partnership, relating to accounting and other partnership administration, and incur the related expenses. Such expenses are allocated among other entities affiliated with the General Partners based on estimates of the amount of time dedicated to each fund by individual administrative personnel. In the opinion of the General Partners, this allocation is a reasonable estimation of such expenses. The Partnership incurred administrative expenses of $15,063 and $21,287 payable to Wells Capital and Wells Management for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $33,784 and $46,540 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, Wells Capital and Wells Management pay for certain operating expenses of the Partnership ("bill-backs") directly and invoice the Partnership for the reimbursement thereof on a quarterly basis. As presented in the accompanying balance sheets, due to affiliates as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 represents administrative reimbursements and bill-backs due to Wells Capital and/or Wells Management.

Operational Dependency

The Partnership has engaged Wells Capital and Wells Management to provide certain essential services, including supervision of the management and leasing of its properties, asset acquisition and disposition services, as well as other administrative responsibilities, including accounting services and investor communications and relations. These agreements are terminable by either party upon 60 days' written notice. As a result of these relationships, the Partnership's operations are dependent upon Wells Capital and Wells Management.

Wells Capital and Wells Management are owned and controlled by WREF. The operations of Wells Capital, Wells Investment Securities, Inc., Wells Management, Wells Core Office Income REIT Advisory Services, LLC, and their affiliates represent substantially all of the business of WREF. Accordingly, we focus on the financial condition of WREF when assessing the financial condition of Wells Capital and Wells Management. In the event that WREF were to become unable to meet its obligations as they become due, we might be required to find alternative service providers.

Future net income generated by WREF will be largely dependent upon the amount of fees earned by Wells Capital and Wells Management based on, among other things, the management of assets for WREF-sponsored programs and the volume of future acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets by WREF-sponsored programs, as well as distribution income earned from its holdings of common stock of Piedmont REIT, which was acquired in connection with the Piedmont REIT internalization transaction. As of June 30, 2013, the Partnership has no reason to believe that WREF does not have access to adequate liquidity and capital resources, including cash flow generated from operations, cash on hand, other investments, and borrowing capacity, necessary to meet its current and future obligations as they become due. Modifying service agreements between WREF, or its affiliates, and the Partnership, or other WREF-sponsored programs, could impact WREF's future net income and future access to liquidity and capital resources. For example, a large portion of WREF's income is derived under agreements with Columbia Property Trust, Inc. ("Columbia"), formerly known as Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. Effective February 28, 2013, Columbia transitioned to self-management and indicated that it does not expect to rely on WREF for the same level of services beyond December 31, 2013. As such, WREF does not expect to receive significant compensation from Columbia beyond December 31, 2013.

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Partnership and its General Partners are parties to legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of the Partnership's business. The Partnership is not currently involved in any litigation for which the outcome would, in the judgment of the General Partners based on information currently available, have a materially adverse impact on the results of operations or financial condition of the Partnership, nor is management aware of any such litigation threatened against us.

Net Sale Proceeds Distribution

In June 2013, the General Partners announced their intention to distribute net sale proceeds of approximately $2,750,000 in November 2013 from the sales of 14079 Senlac Drive and the US Cellular Building to the limited partners of record as of September 30, 2013, which, under the terms of the partnership agreement, does not include limited partners acquiring units after June 30, 2013. Following such distribution, the General Partners intend to hold residual net sale proceeds in reserve in order to fund the Partnership's pro rata share of property operating costs, anticipated re-leasing costs and capital improvements at its remaining property. The General Partners continually monitor the operating and capital needs of the Partnership. Thus, should a change in circumstances prior to the intended distribution date require the General Partners to reevaluate the reserve requirements, it is possible that this distribution may not occur, or that distributions may be made at a lower amount.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements and notes thereto. See also "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" preceding Part I, as well as our financial statements, the notes thereto, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, all provided in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Overview

Management believes that the Partnership typically operates through the following five key life cycle phases. The duration of each phase is dependent upon various economic, industry, market, and other internal/external factors. Some overlap naturally exists in the transition from one phase to the next.

• Fundraising phase

The period during which the Partnership is raising capital through the sale and issuance of limited partner units to the public;

• Investing phase

The period during which the Partnership invests the capital raised during the fundraising phase, less upfront fees, into the acquisition of real estate assets;

• Holding phase

The period during which the Partnership owns and operates its real estate assets during the initial lease terms of the tenants;

• Positioning-for-sale phase

The period during which the leases in place at the time of acquisition expire and, thus, the Partnership expends time, effort, and funds to re-lease such space to existing and/or new tenants. Following the holding phase, the Partnership continues to own and operate the real estate assets, evaluate various options for disposition, and market the real estate assets for sale; and

• Disposition-and-liquidation phase

The period during which the Partnership sells its real estate investments, distributes net sale proceeds to the partners, liquidates, and terminates the Partnership.

Portfolio Overview

We are currently in the positioning-for-sale phase of our life cycle. We have sold seven of the eight properties in which we have held interests. On March 22, 2013, Fund VIII-IX Associates sold the US Cellular Building to West Terrace Drive Madison, LLC, an unaffiliated third party, for a gross sales price of $8,175,000, exclusive of adjustments and closing costs. As a result of the sale, the Partnership received net sale proceeds of approximately $4,319,000 and was allocated a gain of approximately $1,110,000. While our focus at this time involves leasing and marketing efforts at our remaining property that we believe will ultimately result in a better disposition pricing of our asset for our limited partners, we will evaluate offers to sell our remaining property on an as-is basis.

The second quarter 2013 operating distributions to limited partners were reserved. Our General Partners anticipate that operating distributions to limited partners will continue to be reserved in the near-term due to the current vacancy at our remaining property, 305 Interlocken Parkway, and our intention to fund our pro rata share of property operating costs and anticipated re-leasing costs. Our General Partners have announced their intention to distribute net sale proceeds of approximately $2,750,000 in November 2013 from the sales of 14079 Senlac Drive and the US Cellular Building. However, our General Partners continually monitor our operating and capital needs. Thus, should a change in circumstances prior to the intended distribution date require our General Partners to reevaluate our reserve requirements, it is possible that this distribution may not occur, or that distributions may be made at a lower amount.

Property Summary

As we move further into the positioning-for-sale phase, we will continue to focus on leasing and marketing efforts at our remaining property that we believe will ultimately result in a better disposition pricing of our asset for our limited partners. We will also evaluate offers to sell our remaining property on an as-is basis. As of July 31, 2013, we owned an interest in one property.

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Information relating to the properties owned, or previously owned, by the joint ventures is provided below:

• Hannover Center was sold on April 29, 2004.

• The 15253 Bake Parkway property was sold on December 2, 2004.

• An outparcel of land at Tanglewood Commons was sold on October 7, 2002. The Tanglewood Commons shopping center and one outparcel of land was sold on April 21, 2005. On October 12, 2005, a portion of one of the remaining outparcels of land was condemned. On January 31, 2007, the two remaining outparcels of land were sold to Wells Management, an affiliate of the General Partners, after seeking the approval of the limited partners.

• The CH2M Hill Building was sold on December 7, 2005.

• The BellSouth Building was sold on May 15, 2006.

• The 14079 Senlac Drive property was sold on November 29, 2007.

• The US Cellular Building, located in Madison, Wisconsin was sold on March 22, 2013.

• The 305 Interlocken Parkway property, located in the Broomfield submarket of Denver, Colorado, is currently vacant. We are currently marketing the property for lease and sale.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

The Partnership is an investment vehicle formed for the purpose of acquiring, owning, and operating income-producing real properties or investing in joint ventures formed for the same purpose, and has invested all of the partners' original net offering proceeds available for investment. Thus, it is unlikely that we will acquire interests in any additional properties or joint ventures. Historically, our investment strategy has generally involved acquiring properties on an all-cash basis that are preleased to creditworthy tenants through joint ventures with affiliated partnerships.

Our operating strategy entails funding expenditures related to the recurring operations of Fund VIII-IX Associates' remaining property and the portfolio with operating cash flows, including current and prior period operating distributions received from Fund VIII-IX Associates, and assessing the amount of remaining cash flows that will be required to fund known future re-leasing costs and other capital improvements. Any residual operating cash flows are generally considered available for distribution to the Class A limited partners and, unless reserved, are generally paid quarterly. To the extent that operating cash flows are insufficient to fund our recurring operations, net sale proceeds will be utilized. As a result, the ongoing monitoring of our cash position is critical to ensuring that adequate liquidity and capital resources are available. Economic downturns in our remaining market could adversely impact our ability to re-lease the current space at 305 Interlocken Parkway on favorable terms, which could have an adverse effect on our operating cash flows and our ability to provide funding for capital needs.

Short-Term Liquidity

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, net cash outflows from operating activities were approximately $68,000 primarily due to (i) Fund VIII-IX Associates retaining its operating cash flow to fund re-leasing costs at the US Cellular Building, prior to its disposition, and property costs at 305 Interlocken Parkway as a result of the current vacancy, and (ii) funding our general and administrative expenses. The extent to which future operating distributions are paid to limited partners will be largely dependent upon the amount of cash generated by Fund VIII-IX Associates, our expectations of future cash flows, and determination of near-term cash needs to fund our share of property operating costs, tenant re-leasing costs and other capital improvements for our remaining property. We anticipate that operating distributions from Fund VIII-IX Associates may decline in the near-term as a result of (i) the current vacancy at the 305 Interlocken Parkway property and (ii) our intention to fund our pro rata share of anticipated re-leasing costs at the 305 Interlocken Parkway property.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we received net sale proceeds from the sale of the US Cellular Building of approximately $4,319,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we invested approximately $362,000 in Fund VIII-IX Associates to (i) fund our pro rata share of tenant improvements at the US Cellular Building related to recent leasing activity, prior to its disposition and (ii) fund our pro rata share of operating expenses at the 305 Interlocken Parkway property.

We believe that the cash on hand will be sufficient to cover our working capital needs, including those provided for within our total liabilities of approximately $10,000, as of June 30, 2013.

Long-Term Liquidity

We expect that our future sources of capital will be primarily derived from operating cash flows generated from the remaining property owned by Fund VIII-IX Associates once it is leased, and net proceeds generated from the sale of our remaining property. Our future long-term liquidity requirements will include, but not be limited to, funding our share of tenant improvements,

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renovations, expansions, and other significant capital improvements necessary for the remaining property owned through Fund VIII-IX Associates. We expect to continue to use substantially all future net cash from operations, including future distributions received from Fund VIII-IX Associates, to fund (i) leasing costs and capital expenditures necessary to position our remaining property for sale and (ii) our general and administrative expenses. To the extent that residual operating cash flows remain after considering these funding requirements, we would then distribute such residual operating cash flow to the limited partners.

Capital Resources

We fund capital expenditures primarily related to building improvements for the purpose of maintaining the quality of our remaining property, and tenant improvements for the purpose of readying our remaining property for re-leasing. We will work with the Joint Venture to attempt to market the space to prospective new tenants. Generally, tenant improvements funded in connection with lease renewals require less capital than those funded in connection with new leases. However, external conditions, such as the supply of and demand for comparable space available within a given market, drive capital costs as well as rental rates.

Operating cash flows, if available, are generally distributed from the Joint Venture to us approximately one month following calendar quarter-ends. However, the Joint Venture will reserve operating distributions, or a portion thereof, as needed in order to fund known capital and other expenditures. Our cash management policy typically includes first utilizing current period operating cash flows until depleted, at which point operating reserves are utilized to fund capital and other required expenditures. In the event that current and prior period accumulated operating cash flows are insufficient to fund such costs, net sale proceeds reserves, if available, would then be utilized. Any capital or other expenditures not funded from the operations of the Joint Venture will be required to be funded by us and the other respective joint venture partners on a pro rata basis.

As of June 30, 2013, we have received, used, distributed, and held net sale proceeds allocated to us from the sale of properties as presented below:

Property Sold	Net Sale Proceeds			Partnership's Approximate Ownership %	Net Sale  Proceeds Allocated to the Partnership		Use of Net Sale Proceeds			Net Sale Proceeds Distributed to Partners as of June 30, 2013		Undistributed Net Sale Proceeds as of June 30, 2013
							Amount		Purpose
Tanglewood Commons Outparcel (sold in 2002)	$	524,398		32.4%	$	169,643	$	—	—	$	169,643	$	—
Hannover Center (sold in 2004)	$	1,703,431		63.4%	1,079,364		—		—	1,079,364		—
305 Interlocken Parkway (early termination in 2004)	$	800,000	(1)	54.8%	438,374		—		—	438,374		—
15253 Bake Parkway (sold in 2004)	$	11,892,035		46.1%	5,487,476		424,857		Re-leasing 15253 Bake  Parkway (2004) and the CH2M Hill  Building (2005)	5,062,619		—
Tanglewood Commons shopping center (sold in 2005)	$	11,236,283		32.4%	3,635,454		—		—	3,635,454		—
Tanglewood Commons land condemnation (sold in 2005)	$	52,050		32.4%	16,841		—		—	16,841		—
CH2M Hill Building (sold in 2005)	$	7,935,259		63.4%	5,028,105		—		—	5,028,105		—
BellSouth Building (sold in 2006)	$	12,846,928		32.4%	4,156,572		—		—	4,156,572		—
Tanglewood Commons outparcels (sold in 2007)	$	734,184		32.4%	237,542		—		—	237,542		—
14079 Senlac Drive (sold in 2007)	$	5,107,237		54.8%	2,798,597		—		—	2,275,484		523,113
US Cellular Building (sold in 2013)	$	7,881,771		54.8%	4,318,951		—		—	—		4,318,951
Total					$	27,366,919	$	424,857	—	$	22,099,998	$	4,842,064

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⁽¹⁾  The Partnership continues to own this property. The net sale proceeds represents payment received for unamortized tenant improvements in connection with the Cirrus Logic, Inc. lease termination.

Our General Partners anticipate distributing net sale proceeds of approximately $2,750,000 in November 2013 from the sales of 14079 Senlac Drive and the US Cellular Building, as further discussed in the Commitments and Contingencies section.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the three months ended June 30, 2012 versus the three months ended June 30, 2013

Equity in Income (Loss) of Joint Venture

Equity in income (loss) of Joint Venture decreased from income of $96,775 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to a loss of $(66,076) for the three months ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to (i) the sale of the US Cellular Building in March 2013 and (ii) a decrease in rental and reimbursement income at the 305 Interlocken Parkway property as a result of the current vacancy. Absent leasing activity at our remaining property, we expect equity in loss of Fund VIII-IX Associates for future periods to remain at a similar level as compared to the second quarter of 2013.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased from $43,858 for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $36,839 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to a decrease in administrative costs related to reporting and regulatory requirements. We anticipate that future general and administrative expenses will vary primarily based on future changes in our reporting and regulatory requirements.

Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2012 versus the six months ended June 30, 2013

Equity in Income (Loss) of Joint Venture

Equity in income of Joint Venture increased from $188,679 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $1,007,235 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to the gain recognized on the sale of the US Cellular Building in March 2013, of which approximately $1,110,000 was allocated to the Partnership, partially offset by a decrease in rental and reimbursement income at the 305 Interlocken Parkway property as a result of the current vacancy. Absent leasing activity at our remaining property, we expect equity in income of Fund VIII-IX Associates for future periods to decline as a result of the disposition of the US Cellular Building in the first quarter of 2013.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased from $102,976 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $99,868 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to a decrease in administrative costs related to reporting and regulatory requirements. We anticipate that future general and administrative expenses will vary primarily based on future changes in our reporting and regulatory requirements.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

Summary

Our accounting policies have been established to conform with GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. If management's judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied, thus resulting in a different presentation of the financial statements. Additionally, other companies may utilize different estimates that may impact comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.

Below is a discussion of the accounting policies used by us and the Joint Venture, which are considered critical in that they may require complex judgment in their application or require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain.

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Investment in Real Estate Assets

We are required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our depreciable assets. We consider the period of future benefit of the assets to determine the appropriate useful lives. These assessments have a direct impact on net income. The estimated useful lives of the Joint Venture's assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over the following useful lives:

Buildings	40 years
Building improvements	5-25 years
Land improvements	20 years
Tenant improvements	Shorter of lease term or economic life

In the event that the Joint Venture utilizes inappropriate useful lives or methods of depreciation, our net income would be misstated.

Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets

We continually monitor events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets in which we have an ownership interest through our investment in Fund VIII-IX Associates may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present which suggest that the carrying amounts of real estate assets may not be recoverable, we assess the recoverability of the real estate assets by determining whether the respective carrying values will be recovered through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition for assets held for use, or with the estimated fair values, less costs to sell, for assets held for sale. In the event that such expected undiscounted future cash flows for assets held for use, or the estimated fair values, less costs to sell, for assets held for sale, do not exceed the respective assets' carrying values, we adjust the real estate assets to their respective estimated fair values, pursuant to the provisions of the property, plant, and equipment accounting standard for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, and recognize an impairment loss. Estimated fair values are determined based on the following information, dependent upon availability: (i) recently quoted market price(s) for the subject property, or highly comparable properties, under sufficiently active and normal market conditions, or (ii) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated residual value. We have determined that there have been no impairments in the carrying value of our real estate assets to date; however, certain of our assets may be carried at an amount more than could be realized in a current disposition transaction.

Projections of expected future cash flows require that we estimate future market rental income amounts subsequent to the expiration of current lease agreements, property operating expenses, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, and the number of years the property is held for investment, among other factors. The subjectivity of assumptions used in the future cash flow analysis, including discount rates, could result in an incorrect assessment of the property's future cash flows and fair value, and could result in the misstatement of the carrying value of real estate assets held by the Joint Venture and our net income (loss).

Related-Party Transactions

We have entered into agreements with Wells Capital and Wells Management, affiliates of our General Partners, or their affiliates, whereby we pay certain fees and expense reimbursements to Wells Capital, Wells Management, or their affiliates for asset management; the management and leasing of our properties; and administrative services relating to accounting, property management, and other partnership administration, and we incur the related expenses. See Note 4 to our financial statements included in this report for a description of these fees and expense reimbursements we have incurred.

Commitments and Contingencies

We are subject to certain commitments and contingencies with regard to certain transactions. See Note 4 and Note 5 to our financial statements included in this report for further explanations. Examples of such commitments and contingencies include our property management and leasing agreements and anticipated distributions of net sale proceeds.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Since we do not borrow any money, make any foreign investments, or invest in any market risk-sensitive instruments, we are not subject to risks relating to interest rates, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, or the other market risks contemplated by Item 305 of Regulation S-K.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Management's Conclusions Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management of Wells Capital, the corporate general partner of Wells Partners, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer of Wells Capital, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer of Wells Capital concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report in providing a reasonable level of assurance that information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in applicable SEC rules and forms, including providing a reasonable level of assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer of Wells Capital, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are from time to time a party to legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently involved in any litigation the outcome of which would, in management's judgment based on information currently available, have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition, nor is management aware of any such litigation threatened against us during the quarter ended June 30, 2013, requiring disclosure under Item 103 of Regulation S-K.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(a) We did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act during the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) We did not redeem any securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

(a) We were not subject to any indebtedness and, therefore, did not default with respect to any indebtedness during the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

(b) Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

(a) During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, there was no information required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K which was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K.

(b) Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The Exhibits to this report are set forth on Exhibit Index to Second Quarter Form 10-Q attached hereto.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P. (Registrant)
	By:	WELLS PARTNERS, L.P. (General Partner)
	By:	WELLS CAPITAL, INC. (Corporate General Partner)
August 13, 2013		/s/  BRIAN M. DAVIS
		Brian M. Davis
		On behalf of the registrant and as Senior Vice President and Principal Financial Officer of Wells Capital, Inc.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

TO SECOND QUARTER FORM 10-Q

OF

WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII, L.P.

Exhibit Number		Description of Document
31.1		Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2		Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1		Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS	*	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH	*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL	*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF	*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB	*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE	*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

* Furnished with this Form 10-Q, but not filed under the Exchange Act

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CERTIFICATION

PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

(18 U.S.C. 1350)

I, Leo F. Wells, III, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (the "Registrant") for the quarter ended June 30, 2013;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the Registrant as of and for the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the Financial Oversight Committee of the corporate general partner (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting, which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

August 13, 2013	By:	/s/  LEO F. WELLS, III
		Leo F. Wells, III Principal Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

CERTIFICATION

PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

(18 U.S.C. 1350)

I, Brian M. Davis, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (the "Registrant") for the quarter ended June 30, 2013;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the Registrant as of and for the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant's auditors and the Financial Oversight Committee of the corporate general partner (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting, which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

August 13, 2013	By:	/s/  BRIAN M. DAVIS
		Brian M. Davis Principal Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

(18 U.S.C. 1350)

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (the “Registrant”) for the period ended June 30, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), the undersigned, Leo F. Wells, III, Principal Executive Officer of the corporate general partner of one of the General Partners of the Registrant, and Brian M. Davis, Principal Financial Officer of the corporate general partner of one of the General Partners of the Registrant, hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350), that, to the best of their knowledge and belief:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

/s/ LEO F. WELLS, III

Leo F. Wells, III

Principal Executive Officer

August 13, 2013

/s/ BRIAN M. DAVIS

Brian M. Davis

Principal Financial Officer

August 13, 2013

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Investment in Joint Venture (Schedule of Financial Information for Joint Venture) (Details) (Fund VIII-IX Associates, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Fund VIII-IX Associates
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total Revenues	$ 0	$ 207,814	$ 0	$ 393,365
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations	(121,932)	98,857	(276,516)	183,920
Income From Discontinued Operations	1,348	77,751	2,114,646	160,405
Net Income	$ (120,584)	$ 176,608	$ 1,838,130	$ 344,325

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Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Equity in Income (Loss) of Joint Venture	$ (66,076)	$ 96,775	$ 1,007,235	$ 188,679
Interest and Other Income	2,415	260	2,739	521
General and Administrative Expenses	36,839	43,858	99,868	102,976
Net Income (Loss)	(100,500)	53,177	910,106	86,224
Class A Limited Partners
Net Income (Loss)			(82,607)
Net Income (Loss) Allocated To:
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners	0	52,645	(82,607)	85,361
Net Income (Loss) Per Weighted-Average Limited Partner Unit:
Net Income (Loss) per Weighted-Average Limited Partner Unit (in dollars per unit)	0.00	0.02	(0.03)	0.03
Weighted-Average Limited Partner Units Outstanding:
Weighted-Average Limited Partner Units Outstanding (in units)	2,949,979	2,949,979	2,949,979	2,949,979
Class B Limited Partners
Net Income (Loss)			993,733
Net Income (Loss) Allocated To:
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners	(100,418)	0	993,733	0
Net Income (Loss) Per Weighted-Average Limited Partner Unit:
Net Income (Loss) per Weighted-Average Limited Partner Unit (in dollars per unit)	(0.40)	0.00	3.92	0.00
Weighted-Average Limited Partner Units Outstanding:
Weighted-Average Limited Partner Units Outstanding (in units)	253,287	253,287	253,287	253,287
General Partners
Net Income (Loss)			(1,020)
Net Income (Loss) Allocated To:
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to General Partners	$ (82)	$ 532	$ (1,020)	$ 863

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Related-Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related-Party Transactions

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Management and Leasing Fees

The Partnership entered into a property management and leasing agreement with Wells Management Company, Inc. ("Wells Management"), an affiliate of the General Partners. In accordance with the property management and leasing agreement, Wells Management receives compensation for the management and leasing of the Partnership's properties owned through the Joint Venture, equal to (a) 3% for management services and 3% for leasing services of the gross revenues collected monthly, plus a separate fee for the one-time initial lease-up of newly constructed properties in an amount not to exceed the fee customarily charged in arm's-length transactions by others rendering similar services in the same geographic area for similar properties, which is assessed periodically based on market studies, or (b) in the case of commercial properties leased on a long-term net basis (ten or more years), 1% of the gross revenues except for initial leasing fees equal to 3% of the gross revenues over the first five years of the lease term. Management and leasing fees are paid by the Joint Venture and, accordingly, are included in equity in income (loss) of joint venture in the accompanying statements of operations. The Partnership's share of management and leasing fees and lease acquisition costs incurred through the Joint Venture and payable to Wells Management is $0 and $17,694 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $6,052 and $31,401 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Administrative Reimbursements

Wells Capital, the corporate general partner of Wells Partners, one of the Partnership's General Partners, and Wells Management perform certain administrative services for the Partnership, relating to accounting and other partnership administration, and incur the related expenses. Such expenses are allocated among other entities affiliated with the General Partners based on estimates of the amount of time dedicated to each fund by individual administrative personnel. In the opinion of the General Partners, this allocation is a reasonable estimation of such expenses. The Partnership incurred administrative expenses of $15,063 and $21,287 payable to Wells Capital and Wells Management for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $33,784 and $46,540 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, Wells Capital and Wells Management pay for certain operating expenses of the Partnership ("bill-backs") directly and invoice the Partnership for the reimbursement thereof on a quarterly basis. As presented in the accompanying balance sheets, due to affiliates as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 represents administrative reimbursements and bill-backs due to Wells Capital and/or Wells Management.

Operational Dependency

The Partnership has engaged Wells Capital and Wells Management to provide certain essential services, including supervision of the management and leasing of its properties, asset acquisition and disposition services, as well as other administrative responsibilities, including accounting services and investor communications and relations. These agreements are terminable by either party upon 60 days' written notice. As a result of these relationships, the Partnership's operations are dependent upon Wells Capital and Wells Management.

Wells Capital and Wells Management are owned and controlled by WREF. The operations of Wells Capital, Wells Investment Securities, Inc., Wells Management, Wells Core Office Income REIT Advisory Services, LLC, and their affiliates represent substantially all of the business of WREF. Accordingly, we focus on the financial condition of WREF when assessing the financial condition of Wells Capital and Wells Management. In the event that WREF were to become unable to meet its obligations as they become due, we might be required to find alternative service providers.

Future net income generated by WREF will be largely dependent upon the amount of fees earned by Wells Capital and Wells Management based on, among other things, the management of assets for WREF-sponsored programs and the volume of future acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets by WREF-sponsored programs, as well as distribution income earned from its holdings of common stock of Piedmont REIT, which was acquired in connection with the Piedmont REIT internalization transaction. As of June 30, 2013, the Partnership has no reason to believe that WREF does not have access to adequate liquidity and capital resources, including cash flow generated from operations, cash on hand, other investments, and borrowing capacity, necessary to meet its current and future obligations as they become due. Modifying service agreements between WREF, or its affiliates, and the Partnership, or other WREF-sponsored programs, could impact WREF's future net income and future access to liquidity and capital resources. For example, a large portion of WREF's income is derived under agreements with Columbia Property Trust, Inc. ("Columbia"), formerly known as Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, Inc. Effective February 28, 2013, Columbia transitioned to self-management and indicated that it does not expect to rely on WREF for the same level of services beyond December 31, 2013. As such, WREF does not expect to receive significant compensation from Columbia beyond December 31, 2013.

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Investment in Joint Venture (Components of Income from Discontinued Operations Recognized by Joint Ventures) (Details) (Fund VIII-IX Associates, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Fund VIII-IX Associates
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Operating Income			$ 88,243	$ 160,405
Gain on Sale			2,026,403	0
Total	$ 1,348	$ 77,751	$ 2,114,646	$ 160,405

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Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 910,106	$ 86,224
Operating distributions received from the joint venture	32,804	203,929
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in income of joint venture	(1,007,235)	(188,679)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in other assets	2,650	(4,539)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses	(2,663)	(5,568)
Decrease in due to affiliates	(3,506)	(1,666)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(67,844)	89,701
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net sale proceeds received from joint venture	4,318,951	0
Investment in joint venture	(361,534)	0
Net cash provided by investing activities	3,957,417	0
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,889,573	89,701
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	1,721,154	1,440,484
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	$ 5,610,727	$ 1,530,185

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements of the Partnership have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and in accordance with such rules and regulations, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the General Partners, the statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature and necessary to fairly and consistently present the results for these periods. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of full-year results. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Investment in Joint Venture

The Partnership has evaluated the Joint Venture and concluded that it is not a variable interest entity. The Partnership does not have control over the operations of the Joint Venture; however, it does exercise significant influence. Approval by the Partnership as well as the other joint venture partners is required for any major decision or any action that would materially affect the Joint Venture or its real property investments. Accordingly, the Partnership accounts for its investment in the Joint Venture using the equity method of accounting, whereby original investments are recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for contributions, distributions, and net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership. Pursuant to the terms of the joint venture agreement, all income (loss) and distributions are allocated to joint venture partners in accordance with their respective ownership interests. Distributions of net cash from operations, if available, are generally distributed to the joint venture partners on a quarterly basis.

Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets

The Partnership continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets owned through the Partnership's investment in Fund VIII-IX Associates may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present which suggest that the carrying amounts of real estate assets may not be recoverable, management assesses the recoverability of the real estate assets by determining whether the respective carrying values will be recovered through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition for assets held for use, or with the estimated fair values, less costs to sell, for assets held for sale. In the event that the expected undiscounted future cash flows for assets held for use, or the estimated fair value, less costs to sell, for assets held for sale do not exceed the respective asset carrying value, management adjusts the real estate assets to their respective estimated fair values, pursuant to the provisions of the property, plant, and equipment accounting standard for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, and recognizes an impairment loss. Estimated fair values are determined based on the following information, dependent upon availability: (i) recently quoted market price(s) for the subject property, or highly comparable properties, under sufficiently active and normal market conditions, or (ii) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated residual value. The Partnership has determined that there have been no impairments in the carrying value of any of its real estate assets to date; however, certain of the Partnership's assets may be carried at an amount more than could be realized in a current disposition transaction.

While various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate fair value depending on the nature of the asset or liability, the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity's own assumptions, as little, if any, related market activity or information is available. Examples of Level 3 inputs include estimated holding periods, discount rates, market capitalization rates, expected lease rental rates, timing of new leases, and sales prices; additionally, the Partnership may assign an estimated probability-weighting to more than one fair value estimate based on the Partnership's assessment of the likelihood of the respective underlying assumptions occurring as of the evaluation date. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Partnership's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability.

Projections of expected future cash flows require that the Partnership estimate future market rental income, property operating expenses, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, and the number of years the property is held for investment, among other factors. The subjectivity of assumptions used in the future cash flow analysis, including discount rates, could result in an incorrect assessment of the property's future cash flows and fair value, and could result in the misstatement of the carrying value of real estate assets held by Fund VIII-IX Associates and net income (loss) of the Partnership.

Distribution of Net Cash from Operations

Net cash from operations, if available and unless reserved, is generally distributed quarterly to the limited partners as follows:

• First, to all limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis until such limited partners have received distributions equal to a 10% per annum return on their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• Second, to the General Partners until the General Partners have received distributions equal to 10% of the total cumulative distributions paid by the Partnership; and

• Third, to the limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis and the General Partners allocated on a basis of 90% and 10%, respectively.

No distributions of net cash from operations will be made to limited partners holding Class B Units.

Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds

Upon sales of properties, unless reserved, net sale proceeds are distributed in the following order:

• In the event that the particular property sold is sold for a price less than its original property purchase price, to the limited partners holding Class A Units until they have received an amount equal to the excess of the original property purchase price over the price for which the property was sold, limited to the amount of depreciation, amortization, and cost recovery deductions taken by the limited partners holding Class B Units with respect to such property;

• To limited partners holding units which at any time have been treated as Class B Units, until each limited partner has received an amount necessary to equal the net cash available for distribution previously received by the limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis;

• To all limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received 100% of their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• To all limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received a cumulative 10% per annum return on their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• To limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received an amount equal to their respective preferential limited partners' returns (defined as the sum of a 10% per annum cumulative return on net capital contributions for all periods during which the units were treated as Class A Units and a 15% per annum cumulative return on net capital contributions for all periods during which the units were treated as Class B Units);

• To the General Partners until they have received 100% of their respective capital contributions; in the event that the limited partners have received aggregate cash distributions from the Partnership over the life of their respective investments in excess of a return of their respective net capital contributions, plus the preferential limited partner return, the General Partners shall receive an additional sum equal to 25% of such excess; and

• Thereafter, 80% to the limited partners on a per-unit basis and 20% to the General Partners.

Allocations of Net Income, Net Loss, and Gain on Sale

For the purpose of determining allocations per the partnership agreement, net income is defined as net income recognized by the Partnership, excluding deductions for depreciation, amortization, cost recovery and the gain on the sale of assets. Net income, as defined, of the Partnership will be allocated each year in the same proportions that net cash from operations is distributed to the limited partners holding Class A Units and the General Partners. To the extent the Partnership's net income in any year exceeds net cash from operations, such excess net income will be allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partners.

Net loss, depreciation, and amortization deductions for each fiscal year will be allocated as follows: (a) 99% to the limited partners holding Class B Units and 1% to the General Partners until their capital accounts are reduced to zero; (b) then, to any partner having a positive balance in his capital account in an amount not to exceed such positive balance; and (c) thereafter, to the General Partners.

Gain on the sale or exchange of the Partnership's properties will be allocated generally in the same manner that the net proceeds from such sale are distributed to partners after the following allocations are made, if applicable: (a) allocations made pursuant to the qualified income offset provisions of the partnership agreement; (b) allocations to partners having negative capital accounts until all negative capital accounts have been restored to zero; and (c) allocations to limited partners holding Class B Units in amounts equal to the deductions for depreciation and amortization previously allocated to them with respect to the specific property sold, but not in excess of the amount of gain on sale recognized by the Partnership with respect to the sale of such property.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

In April 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-07, Presentation of Financial Statements Topic Liquidation Basis of Accounting ("ASU 2013-07"). ASU 2013-07 requires an entity to prepare its financial statements using the liquidation basis of accounting when liquidation is imminent. Liquidation is considered imminent when the likelihood is remote that the organization will return from liquidation and either: (a) a plan for liquidation is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the plan will be blocked by other parties; or (b) a plan for liquidation is being imposed by other forces. ASU 2013-07 will be effective for the Partnership beginning on January 1, 2014. The Partnership expects that the adoption of ASU 2013-07 will not have a material impact on its financial statements or disclosures.

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Partnership and its General Partners are parties to legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of the Partnership's business. The Partnership is not currently involved in any litigation for which the outcome would, in the judgment of the General Partners based on information currently available, have a materially adverse impact on the results of operations or financial condition of the Partnership, nor is management aware of any such litigation threatened against us.

Net Sale Proceeds Distribution

In June 2013, the General Partners announced their intention to distribute net sale proceeds of approximately $2,750,000 in November 2013 from the sales of 14079 Senlac Drive and the US Cellular Building to the limited partners of record as of September 30, 2013, which, under the terms of the partnership agreement, does not include limited partners acquiring units after June 30, 2013. Following such distribution, the General Partners intend to hold residual net sale proceeds in reserve in order to fund the Partnership's pro rata share of property operating costs, anticipated re-leasing costs and capital improvements at its remaining property. The General Partners continually monitor the operating and capital needs of the Partnership. Thus, should a change in circumstances prior to the intended distribution date require the General Partners to reevaluate the reserve requirements, it is possible that this distribution may not occur, or that distributions may be made at a lower amount.

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Investment in Joint Venture

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investment in Joint Venture

INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE

Summary of Financial Information

Condensed financial information for the joint venture in which the Partnership held a direct interest for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, is presented below: 

	Total Revenues				Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations					Income From Discontinued Operations				Net Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,					June 30,				June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012		2013		2012		2013			2012
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	—	$	207,814	$	(121,932	)	$	98,857	$	1,348	$	77,751	$	(120,584	)	$	176,608

	Total Revenues				Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations					Income From Discontinued Operations				Net Income
	Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,					June 30,				June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	—	$	393,365	$	(276,516	)	$	183,920	$	2,114,646	$	160,405	$	1,838,130	$	344,325

The Partnership allocates its share of net income, net loss, and gain on sale generated by the properties owned by the Joint Venture to its Class A and Class B limited partners pursuant to the partnership agreement provisions outlined in Note 2. The components of income from discontinued operations recognized by the Joint Venture are provided below:

	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2013						June 30, 2012
	Operating Income		Gain on Sale		Total		Operating Income		Gain on Sale		Total
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	88,243	$	2,026,403	$	2,114,646	$	160,405	$	—	$	160,405

Due from Joint Venture

As presented in the accompanying balance sheets, due from joint venture as of December 31, 2012 represents operating cash flow generated by Fund VIII-IX Associates for the three months ended December 31, 2012, which is attributable to the Partnership.

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Balance Sheets Parenthetical	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Class A Limited Partners
Partners' Capital:
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued (in units)	2,949,979	2,949,979
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding (in units)	2,949,979	2,949,979
Class B Limited Partners
Partners' Capital:
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued (in units)	253,287	253,287
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding (in units)	253,287	253,287

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Investment in Joint Venture (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of Financial Information for Joint Venture

Condensed financial information for the joint venture in which the Partnership held a direct interest for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, is presented below: 

	Total Revenues				Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations					Income From Discontinued Operations				Net Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended					Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,					June 30,				June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012		2013		2012		2013			2012
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	—	$	207,814	$	(121,932	)	$	98,857	$	1,348	$	77,751	$	(120,584	)	$	176,608

	Total Revenues				Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations					Income From Discontinued Operations				Net Income
	Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended					Six Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,					June 30,				June 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012		2013		2012		2013		2012
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	—	$	393,365	$	(276,516	)	$	183,920	$	2,114,646	$	160,405	$	1,838,130	$	344,325

Schedule of Joint Venture Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The components of income from discontinued operations recognized by the Joint Venture are provided below:

	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2013						June 30, 2012
	Operating Income		Gain on Sale		Total		Operating Income		Gain on Sale		Total
Fund VIII-IX Associates	$	88,243	$	2,026,403	$	2,114,646	$	160,405	$	—	$	160,405

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Statements of Partners' Capital (USD $)	Total	Class A Limited Partners	Class B Limited Partners	General Partners
Partners' Capital, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 6,726,893	$ 6,725,852	$ 0	$ 1,041
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2011		2,949,979	253,287
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(2,148)	(2,127)	0	(21)
Partners' Capital, end of period at Dec. 31, 2012	6,724,745	6,723,725	0	1,020
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding, end of period at Dec. 31, 2012		2,949,979	253,287
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	910,106	(82,607)	993,733	(1,020)
Partners' Capital, end of period at Jun. 30, 2013	$ 7,634,851	$ 6,641,118	$ 993,733	$ 0
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding, end of period at Jun. 30, 2013		2,949,979	253,287

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Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets:
Investment in joint venture	$ 2,031,935	$ 4,982,117
Cash and cash equivalents	5,610,727	1,721,154
Due from joint venture	0	32,804
Other assets	2,410	5,060
Total assets	7,645,072	6,741,135
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,440	8,103
Due to affiliates	4,781	8,287
Total liabilities	10,221	16,390
Commitments and Contingencies
Partners' Capital:
Total partners’ capital	7,634,851	6,724,745
Total liabilities and partners’ capital	7,645,072	6,741,135
Class A Limited Partners
Partners' Capital:
Limited Partners	6,641,118	6,723,725
Total partners’ capital	6,641,118	6,723,725
Class B Limited Partners
Partners' Capital:
Limited Partners	993,733	0
Total partners’ capital	993,733	0
General Partners
Partners' Capital:
General Partners	0	1,020
Total partners’ capital	$ 0	$ 1,020

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Organization and Business (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments

During the periods presented, the Partnership owned an interest in the following joint venture (the "Joint Venture") and properties:

Joint Venture	Joint Venture Partners	Ownership %	Properties
Fund VIII and Fund IX Associates ("Fund VIII-IX Associates" or the "Joint Venture")	• Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. • Wells Real Estate Fund IX, L.P.	54.8% 45.2%	1.  US Cellular Building(1) A four-story office building located in Madison, Wisconsin 2.  305 Interlocken Parkway A two-story office building located in Broomfield, Colorado

⁽¹⁾This property was sold on March 22, 2013.

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[1] This property was sold on March 22, 2013.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Limited Partnership Distributions [Line Items]
Impairment of real estate	$ 0
Class A Units
Allocations of Net Income, Net Loss, and Gain on Sale
Distribution of excess net income based on allocation (percent)	99.00%
Class B Units
Allocations of Net Income, Net Loss, and Gain on Sale
Distribution of net loss, depreciation, and amortization based on allocation (percent)	99.00%
General Partners
Allocations of Net Income, Net Loss, and Gain on Sale
Distribution of excess net income based on allocation (percent)	1.00%
Distribution of net loss, depreciation, and amortization based on allocation (percent)	1.00%
First Priority | Class A Units
Distribution of Net Cash from Operations
Distribution of net cash from operations based on capital contributions (percent)	10.00%
Second Priority | General Partners
Distribution of Net Cash from Operations
Distribution of net cash from operations based on cumulative distributions (percent)	10.00%
Third Priority | Class A Units
Distribution of Net Cash from Operations
Distribution of net cash from operations based on allocation (percent)	90.00%
Third Priority | General Partners
Distribution of Net Cash from Operations
Distribution of net cash from operations based on allocation (percent)	10.00%
Third Priority | Limited Partners
Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds
Distribution of net sale proceeds based on partner capital contributions (percent)	100.00%
Fourth Priority | Limited Partners
Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds
Distribution of net sale proceeds based on partners' return on capital contributions (percent)	10.00%
Fifth Priority | Class A Units
Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds
Distribution of net sale proceeds based on preferential limited partner return (percent)	10.00%
Fifth Priority | Class B Units
Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds
Distribution of net sale proceeds based on preferential limited partner return (percent)	15.00%
Sixth Priority | General Partners
Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds
Distribution of net sale proceeds based on partner capital contributions (percent)	100.00%
Distribution of net sale proceeds based additional excess (percent)	25.00%
Seventh Priority | General Partners
Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds
Distribution of net sale proceeds based on allocation (percent)	20.00%
Seventh Priority | Limited Partners
Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds
Distribution of net sale proceeds based on allocation (percent)	80.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements of the Partnership have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and in accordance with such rules and regulations, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the General Partners, the statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature and necessary to fairly and consistently present the results for these periods. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of full-year results.

Investment in Joint Venture

Investment in Joint Venture

The Partnership has evaluated the Joint Venture and concluded that it is not a variable interest entity. The Partnership does not have control over the operations of the Joint Venture; however, it does exercise significant influence. Approval by the Partnership as well as the other joint venture partners is required for any major decision or any action that would materially affect the Joint Venture or its real property investments. Accordingly, the Partnership accounts for its investment in the Joint Venture using the equity method of accounting, whereby original investments are recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for contributions, distributions, and net income (loss) attributable to the Partnership. Pursuant to the terms of the joint venture agreement, all income (loss) and distributions are allocated to joint venture partners in accordance with their respective ownership interests. Distributions of net cash from operations, if available, are generally distributed to the joint venture partners on a quarterly basis.

Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets

Evaluating the Recoverability of Real Estate Assets

The Partnership continually monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of the real estate assets owned through the Partnership's investment in Fund VIII-IX Associates may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present which suggest that the carrying amounts of real estate assets may not be recoverable, management assesses the recoverability of the real estate assets by determining whether the respective carrying values will be recovered through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition for assets held for use, or with the estimated fair values, less costs to sell, for assets held for sale. In the event that the expected undiscounted future cash flows for assets held for use, or the estimated fair value, less costs to sell, for assets held for sale do not exceed the respective asset carrying value, management adjusts the real estate assets to their respective estimated fair values, pursuant to the provisions of the property, plant, and equipment accounting standard for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, and recognizes an impairment loss. Estimated fair values are determined based on the following information, dependent upon availability: (i) recently quoted market price(s) for the subject property, or highly comparable properties, under sufficiently active and normal market conditions, or (ii) the present value of future cash flows, including estimated residual value. The Partnership has determined that there have been no impairments in the carrying value of any of its real estate assets to date; however, certain of the Partnership's assets may be carried at an amount more than could be realized in a current disposition transaction.

While various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate fair value depending on the nature of the asset or liability, the accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, as well as inputs that are observable for the asset or liability (other than quoted prices), such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity's own assumptions, as little, if any, related market activity or information is available. Examples of Level 3 inputs include estimated holding periods, discount rates, market capitalization rates, expected lease rental rates, timing of new leases, and sales prices; additionally, the Partnership may assign an estimated probability-weighting to more than one fair value estimate based on the Partnership's assessment of the likelihood of the respective underlying assumptions occurring as of the evaluation date. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Partnership's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability.

Projections of expected future cash flows require that the Partnership estimate future market rental income, property operating expenses, the number of months it takes to re-lease the property, and the number of years the property is held for investment, among other factors. The subjectivity of assumptions used in the future cash flow analysis, including discount rates, could result in an incorrect assessment of the property's future cash flows and fair value, and could result in the misstatement of the carrying value of real estate assets held by Fund VIII-IX Associates and net income (loss) of the Partnership.

Distribution of Net Cash from Operations

Distribution of Net Cash from Operations

Net cash from operations, if available and unless reserved, is generally distributed quarterly to the limited partners as follows:

• First, to all limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis until such limited partners have received distributions equal to a 10% per annum return on their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• Second, to the General Partners until the General Partners have received distributions equal to 10% of the total cumulative distributions paid by the Partnership; and

• Third, to the limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis and the General Partners allocated on a basis of 90% and 10%, respectively.

No distributions of net cash from operations will be made to limited partners holding Class B Units.

Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds

Distribution of Net Sale Proceeds

Upon sales of properties, unless reserved, net sale proceeds are distributed in the following order:

• In the event that the particular property sold is sold for a price less than its original property purchase price, to the limited partners holding Class A Units until they have received an amount equal to the excess of the original property purchase price over the price for which the property was sold, limited to the amount of depreciation, amortization, and cost recovery deductions taken by the limited partners holding Class B Units with respect to such property;

• To limited partners holding units which at any time have been treated as Class B Units, until each limited partner has received an amount necessary to equal the net cash available for distribution previously received by the limited partners holding Class A Units on a per-unit basis;

• To all limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received 100% of their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• To all limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received a cumulative 10% per annum return on their respective net capital contributions, as defined;

• To limited partners on a per-unit basis until the limited partners have received an amount equal to their respective preferential limited partners' returns (defined as the sum of a 10% per annum cumulative return on net capital contributions for all periods during which the units were treated as Class A Units and a 15% per annum cumulative return on net capital contributions for all periods during which the units were treated as Class B Units);

• To the General Partners until they have received 100% of their respective capital contributions; in the event that the limited partners have received aggregate cash distributions from the Partnership over the life of their respective investments in excess of a return of their respective net capital contributions, plus the preferential limited partner return, the General Partners shall receive an additional sum equal to 25% of such excess; and

• Thereafter, 80% to the limited partners on a per-unit basis and 20% to the General Partners.

Allocations of Net Income, Net Loss, and Gain on Sale

Allocations of Net Income, Net Loss, and Gain on Sale

For the purpose of determining allocations per the partnership agreement, net income is defined as net income recognized by the Partnership, excluding deductions for depreciation, amortization, cost recovery and the gain on the sale of assets. Net income, as defined, of the Partnership will be allocated each year in the same proportions that net cash from operations is distributed to the limited partners holding Class A Units and the General Partners. To the extent the Partnership's net income in any year exceeds net cash from operations, such excess net income will be allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partners.

Net loss, depreciation, and amortization deductions for each fiscal year will be allocated as follows: (a) 99% to the limited partners holding Class B Units and 1% to the General Partners until their capital accounts are reduced to zero; (b) then, to any partner having a positive balance in his capital account in an amount not to exceed such positive balance; and (c) thereafter, to the General Partners.

Gain on the sale or exchange of the Partnership's properties will be allocated generally in the same manner that the net proceeds from such sale are distributed to partners after the following allocations are made, if applicable: (a) allocations made pursuant to the qualified income offset provisions of the partnership agreement; (b) allocations to partners having negative capital accounts until all negative capital accounts have been restored to zero; and (c) allocations to limited partners holding Class B Units in amounts equal to the deductions for depreciation and amortization previously allocated to them with respect to the specific property sold, but not in excess of the amount of gain on sale recognized by the Partnership with respect to the sale of such property.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

In April 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-07, Presentation of Financial Statements Topic Liquidation Basis of Accounting ("ASU 2013-07"). ASU 2013-07 requires an entity to prepare its financial statements using the liquidation basis of accounting when liquidation is imminent. Liquidation is considered imminent when the likelihood is remote that the organization will return from liquidation and either: (a) a plan for liquidation is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the plan will be blocked by other parties; or (b) a plan for liquidation is being imposed by other forces. ASU 2013-07 will be effective for the Partnership beginning on January 1, 2014. The Partnership expects that the adoption of ASU 2013-07 will not have a material impact on its financial statements or disclosures.

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Organization and Business

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization and Business

ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. (the "Partnership") is a Georgia public limited partnership with Leo F. Wells, III and Wells Partners, L.P. ("Wells Partners"), a Georgia nonpublic limited partnership, serving as its general partners (collectively, "General Partners"). Wells Capital, Inc. ("Wells Capital") serves as the corporate general partner of Wells Partners. Wells Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc. ("WREF"). Leo F. Wells, III is the president and sole director of Wells Capital and the president, sole director, and sole owner of WREF. The Partnership was formed on August 15, 1994 for the purpose of acquiring, developing, owning, operating, improving, leasing, and otherwise managing income-producing commercial properties for investment purposes. Upon subscription, limited partners elected to have their units treated as Class A Units or Class B Units. Limited partners have the right to change their prior elections to have some or all of their units treated as Class A Units or Class B Units one time during each quarterly accounting period. Limited partners may vote to, among other things, (a) amend the partnership agreement, subject to certain limitations; (b) change the business purpose or investment objectives of the Partnership; (c) add or remove a general partner; (d) elect a new general partner; (e) dissolve the Partnership; (f) authorize a merger or a consolidation of the Partnership; and (g) approve a sale involving all or substantially all of the Partnership's assets, subject to certain limitations. A majority vote on any of the above-described matters will bind the Partnership, without the concurrence of the General Partners. Each limited partnership unit has equal voting rights regardless of class.

On January 6, 1995, the Partnership commenced a public offering of up to $35,000,000 of Class A or Class B limited partnership units ($10.00 per unit) pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-11 filed under the Securities Act. The offering was terminated on January 4, 1996, at which time the Partnership had sold approximately 2,613,534 Class A Units and 590,735 Class B Units representing total limited partner capital contributions of $32,042,689.

The Partnership owns indirect interests in all of its real estate assets through a joint venture with an entity affiliated with the General Partners. During the periods presented, the Partnership owned an interest in the following joint venture (the "Joint Venture") and properties:

Joint Venture	Joint Venture Partners	Ownership %	Properties
Fund VIII and Fund IX Associates ("Fund VIII-IX Associates" or the "Joint Venture")	• Wells Real Estate Fund VIII, L.P. • Wells Real Estate Fund IX, L.P.	54.8% 45.2%	1.  US Cellular Building(1) A four-story office building located in Madison, Wisconsin 2.  305 Interlocken Parkway A two-story office building located in Broomfield, Colorado

⁽¹⁾This property was sold on March 22, 2013.

Wells Real Estate Fund IX, L.P. is affiliated with the Partnership through common general partners. Each of the properties described above was acquired on an all-cash basis. For further information regarding the Joint Venture and foregoing properties, refer to the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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Related-Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Wells Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Monthly management fee (percent)			3.00%
Monthly leasing fee (percent)			3.00%
Minimum commercial lease term (in years)			10 years
Monthly management and leasing fee for long-term commercial property leases (percent)			1.00%
Number of times initial leasing fee incurred			1
Initial leasing fee (percent)			3.00%
Initial leasing fee payable for new leases (years)			5 years
Prior notice requirement for termination of agreements (in days)			60 days
Management Fees, Leasing Fees, and Acquisition Costs | Wells Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Partnership's share of costs incurred through joint venture	$ 0	$ 17,694	$ 6,052	$ 31,401
Administrative Expenses | Wells Capital and Wells Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Partnership's share of costs incurred through joint venture	$ 15,063	$ 21,287	$ 33,784	$ 46,540

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Organization and Business (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Jan. 04, 1996	Jun. 30, 2013 Fund VIII-IX Associates	Jun. 30, 2013 Fund VIII-IX Associates Wells Real Estate Fund IX, L.P.	Jan. 06, 1995 Public Offering	Jan. 04, 1996 Class A Units	Jan. 04, 1996 Class B Units
Collaborative Arrangements and Non-collaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Value of Units Authorized				$ 35,000,000
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Value Per Unit				10.00
Sold partnership units (in units)					2,613,534	590,735
Proceeds from issuance of limited partners units	$ 32,042,689
Ownership in joint venture (percent)		54.80%	45.20%

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Anticipated Distributions to Limited Partners [Line Items]
Members or Limited Partners, Subsequent Distribution Amount	$ 2,750,000

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND VIII LP
Entity Central Index Key	0000929920
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		0