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%
Number of times initial leasing fee incurred			1
Minimum commercial lease term (in years)			10 years
Monthly management and leasing fee for long-term commercial property leases (percent)			1.00%
Initial leasing fee (percent)			3.00%
Initial Leasing Fee Payable for Period of Lease Term, Years			5 years
Prior notice requirement for termination of agreements (in days)			60 days
Management and Leasing Fees | Wells Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Partnership's share of costs incurred through joint ventures	$ 0	$ 14,595	$ 4,992	$ 25,902
Administrative Expenses | Wells Capital and Wells Management
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Partnership's share of costs incurred through joint ventures	$ 13,942	$ 19,856	$ 31,136	$ 43,338