Related-Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 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	$ 13,433	$ 6,052	$ 44,833
Administrative Expenses | Wells Capital and Wells Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Partnership's share of costs incurred through joint venture	$ 14,333	$ 28,041	$ 48,117	$ 74,581