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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)

[X] Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
[Fee Required]

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 or
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[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
[No Fee Required]

For the transition period from to
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Commission file number 0-20103
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Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L. P.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Georgia 58-1915128
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State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification )
incorporation or organization) Number)


3885 Holcomb Bridge Road Norcross, Georgia 30092
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (770) 449-7800
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b)
of the Act:

Title of each class Name of exchange on which registered
NONE NONE
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:

Class A Unit
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(Title of Class)
Class B Unit
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(Title of Class)

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
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Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates:
Not Applicable
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PART I
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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General

Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. (the "Partnership") is a Georgia public limited
partnership organized on October 25, 1990, under the laws of the state of
Georgia, having Leo F. Wells, III and Wells Partners, L.P., a non-public limited
partnership, as General Partners. The Partnership was formed on July 31, 1988,
for the purpose of acquiring, developing, constructing, owning, operating,
improving, leasing and otherwise managing for investment purposes income-
producing commercial or industrial properties.

On March 4, 1991, the Partnership commenced an offering of up to $25,000,000 of
Class A or Class B limited partnership units ($10.00 per unit) pursuant to a
Registration Statement on Form S-11 under the Securities Act of 1933. The
Partnership did not commence active operations until it received and accepted
subscriptions for 125,000 units which occurred on May 13, 1991. The offering
was terminated on February 29, 1992, at which time the partnership had obtained
total contributions of $13,614,652 representing subscriptions from 1,285 Limited
Partners.

The Partnership owns interests in properties through its equity ownership in the
following two joint ventures: (i) Fund III and Fund IV Associates, a joint
venture between the Partnership and Wells Real Estate Fund III, L.P. ( the "Fund
III - Fund IV Joint Venture"); and (ii) Fund IV and Fund V Associates, a joint
venture between the Partnership and Wells Real Estate Fund V, L.P. (the "Fund IV
- - Fund V Joint Venture").

As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership owned interests in the following
properties through its ownership of the foregoing joint ventures: (i) a retail
shopping center located in Stockbridge, Georgia, southeast of Atlanta (the
"Stockbridge Village Shopping Center"), which is owned by the Fund III - Fund IV
Joint Venture; (ii) a two-story office building located in Richmond, Virginia
(the "G.E. Building/Richmond"), which is owned by the Fund III - Fund IV Joint
Venture; (iii) two substantially identical two-story office buildings located in
Clayton County, Georgia (the "Medical Center Project"), which are owned by the
Fund IV - Fund V Joint Venture, and (iv) a four-story office building located in
Jacksonville, Florida (the "IBM Jacksonville Project"), which is owned by the
Fund IV - Fund V Joint Venture. All of the foregoing properties were acquired
on an all cash basis and are described in more detail in Item 2, below.

Employees

The Partnership has no direct employees. The employees of Wells Capital, Inc.,
the sole general partner of Wells Partners, L.P., a General Partner of the
Partnership, perform a full range of real estate services including leasing and
property management, accounting, asset management and investor relations for the
Partnership. See Item 11 - "Compensation of General Partners and

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Affiliates" for a summary of the fees paid to the General Partners and their
affiliates during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.


Insurance

Wells Management Company, Inc., an affiliate of the General Partners, carries
comprehensive liability and extended coverage with respect to all the properties
owned directly or indirectly by the Partnership. In the opinion of management
of the registrant, the properties are adequately insured.

Competition

The Partnership will experience competition for tenants from owners and managers
of competing projects which may include the General Partners and their
affiliates. As a result, the Partnership may be required to provide free rent,
reduced charges for tenant improvements and other inducements, all of which may
have an adverse impact on results of operations. At the time the Partnership
elects to dispose of its properties, the Partnership will also be in competition
with sellers of similar properties to locate suitable purchasers for its
properties.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
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The Partnership owns interest in four properties through its investment in joint
ventures of which three are office buildings and one is a retail building. The
Partnership does not have control over the operations of the joint ventures;
however, it does exercise significant influence. Accordingly, investment in
joint ventures is recorded on the equity method. As of December 31, 1998, these
properties were 97.18% occupied, as compared to 95% at December 31, 1997, 95% at
December 31, 1996 and 95% at December 31, 1995.

The following table shows lease expirations during each of the next ten years
for all leases as of December 31, 1998, assuming no exercise of renewal options
or termination rights:



Partnerships
Year of Number of Annualized Share of Percentage of Percentage of
Lease Leases Square Gross Base Annualized Total Square Total Annualized
Expiration Expiring Feet Expiring Rent(1) Gross Base Rent(1) Feet Expiring Base Rent
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1999 3 5,359 73,200 31,244 6.0% 5.7%
2000(2) 2 44,400 549,060 234,357 49.8% 43.0%
2001 1 1,750 26,133 11,154 2.0% 2.0%
2002 9 23,221 422,087 180,161 26.1% 33.0%
2003(3) 3 9,260 114,534 48,887 10.4% 9.0%
2004 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0%
2005 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0%
2006 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0%
2007 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0.0%
2008 1 5,124 93,336 39,839 5.7% 7.3%
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19 89,114 1,278,350 545,642 100% 100%


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(1) Average monthly gross rent over the life of the lease, annualized.

(2) Expiration of General Electric with 43,000 square feet.

(3) Expiration of IBM with 68,100 square feet at the Jacksonville Project.


The following describes the properties in which the Partnership owns an interest
as of December 31, 1998:

Fund III - Fund IV Joint Venture
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On March 27, 1991, the Partnership and Wells Real Estate Fund III, L.P. ("Wells
Fund III"), a Georgia public limited partnership having Leo F. Wells, III and
Wells Capital, Inc., a Georgia corporation, as General Partners, formed a joint
venture known as Fund III and Fund IV Associates (the "Fund III-Fund IV Joint
Venture"). The investment objectives of Wells Fund III are substantially
identical to those of the Partnership. The Partnership holds an approximate
42.7% of equity interest in the Fund III-Fund IV Joint Venture which includes a
multi-tenant retail center and an office building. As of December 31, 1998,
the Partnership had contributed $6,131,677 and Wells Fund III had contributed
$8,119,603 for total contributions of $14,251,280 to the Fund III-Fund IV Joint
Venture. The Partnership owns interests in the following two properties through
the Fund III-Fund IV Joint Venture:


The Stockbridge Property / Fund III - Fund IV Joint Venture
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On April 4, 1991, the Fund III-Fund IV Joint Venture purchased 13.62 acres of
real property located in Clayton County, Georgia for the purchase price of
$3,057,729, including acquisition costs, for the purpose of developing,
constructing and operating a shopping center known as the Stockbridge Village
Shopping Center (the "Stockbridge Property"). The Stockbridge Property consists
of a multi-tenant shopping center containing approximately 112,891 square feet
of which approximately 64,097 square feet is occupied by the Kroger Company, a
retail grocery chain. This is the only tenant which occupies more than ten
percent of the rentable square feet. The lease with Kroger Company is for an
initial term of 20 years commencing November 14, 1991, with an option to extend
for four consecutive five year periods at the same rental rate as the original
lease. The annual base rent payable under the Kroger lease during the initial
term is $492,692. The remaining 48,794 square feet is comprised of 12 separate
retail spaces and 3 free-standing retail buildings. As of December 31, 1998,
the Partnership had contributed a total of $5,047,132 and Wells Fund III had
contributed a total of $4,515,042 to fund the total costs of approximately
$9,562,000 to fund the acquisition and development of the Stockbridge Property.

The occupancy rate at the year end for the Stockbridge Property was 100% in
1998, 93% in 1997, 1996 and 1995, and 97% in 1994. The average effective annual
rental per square foot at the Stockbridge Property was $10.82 for 1998, $9.86
for 1997, $9.59 for 1996, $10.16 for 1995, and $10.26 for 1994.

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The G.E. Building/Richmond / Fund III - Fund IV Joint Venture
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The G.E. Building is a two-story office building containing approximately 43,000
square feet located in Richmond, Virginia which was acquired by the Fund III-
Fund IV Joint Venture on July 1, 1992, for a purchase price of $4,687,600. As
of December 31, 1998, a total of $4,689,106 had been incurred for the
acquisition of the G.E. Building. Of this amount, the Partnership contributed
$1,084,545 and Wells Fund III contributed $3,604,561 to the Fund III-Fund IV
Joint Venture.

The entire G.E. Building is currently under a net lease to General Electric
("G.E."), a corporate office for the lighting division. The annual base rent
payable is currently $530,742 with annual base increases of 2%. The G.E. lease
expires March 31, 2000, with an option to extend the lease for one additional
five-year period at the same rental rate as the original lease.

The occupancy rate at the G.E. Building was 100% for the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997, 1996, and 1995. The average effective annual rental per square
foot at the G.E. Building is $12.26 for 1998, $12.27 for 1997, 1996, 1995,and
1994.

Fund IV - Fund V Joint Venture
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On April 14, 1992, the Partnership and Wells Real Estate Fund V, L.P. ("Wells
Fund V"), a Georgia public limited partnership affiliated with the Partnership
through common general partners, entered into a joint venture agreement known as
Fund IV and Fund V Associates (the "Fund IV - Fund V Joint Venture"). The
investment objectives of Wells Fund V are substantially identical to those of
the Partnership. As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership had contributed
approximately $4,736,173 to the Fund IV - V Joint Venture, and Wells Fund V had
contributed approximately $7,892,651. The Partnership holds on approximate 38%
equity interest, and Wells Fund V holds an approximate 62% equity interest in
the Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture.

The Partnership owns interests in the following two properties through the Fund
IV - Fund V Joint Venture:

The Jacksonville Project
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On June 8, 1992, the Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture acquired 5.676 acres of real
property located in Jacksonville, Florida at a purchase price of $1,360,000 for
the purpose of developing, constructing, and operating a four-story office
building containing approximately 87,600 square feet (the "Jacksonville
Project"). As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership contributed $3,439,947 and
Wells Fund V contributed $4,961,709 to the Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture to fund
the acquisition and development of the Jacksonville Project.

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The Jacksonville Project is leased primarily by International Business Machines
Corporation ("IBM"), a computer sales and service corporation, and Customized
Transportation, Inc. ("CTI"), a division of CSX Railroad, a transportation
corporation.

The initial term of the IBM lease containing 68,100 square feet is 9 years and
11 months and commenced upon completion of the building in June 1993, with an
option to extend the initial lease for two consecutive five-year periods. The
annual base rent payable under the IBM lease during the initial term is
$1,122,478 payable in equal monthly installments of $93,540. IBM is also
required to pay additional rent equal to its share of operating expenses during
the lease term.

The term of the CTI lease containing 11,780 square feet is 5 years and commenced
in March, 1994. The annual base rent payable under the CTI lease is $325,965.

The occupancy rates at the year end for the Jacksonville Project were 94% in
1998, 100% in 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994. The average effective annual rental
per square foot at the Jacksonville Project was $16.69 for 1998, $16.71 for
1997, 1996 and 1995, and $16.39 for 1994.


The Medical Center Project
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On September 14, 1992, the Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture acquired 2.655 acres of
real property in Stockbridge, Georgia for $440,000 for the purpose of
constructing two substantially identical two-story office buildings containing
approximately 17,847 rentable square feet each (the "Medical Center Project").
As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership had contributed $1,296,226 and Wells
Fund V had contributed $2,930,942 to the Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture for the
acquisition and development of the Medical Center Project.

Construction on the first building at the Medical Center Project was completed
in March, 1993, and the building shell of the second building was completed in
April, 1994. Georgia Baptist, a medical health care and urgent care facility,
leased approximately 14,669 square feet in the first building for a term of six
years and has the option to extend the initial term of the lease for one five-
year period. The base rent payable per square foot ranges from $16.00 per month
during the first year to $18.50 during the sixth year. In addition, Georgia
Baptist has leased approximately 3,376 square feet in the second building for a
term of five years at an annual rental rate of $55,704, increasing to $57,392 in
the fourth year and $59,080 in the fifth year.

The occupancy rate at the year end for the Medical Center Project at the end of
the year was 92% in 1998, 81% in 1997, 67% in 1996 , 1995, and 58% in 1994. The
average effective annual rental per square foot at the Medical Center Project
was $13.46 for 1998, $10.93 for 1997, $11.83 for 1996, $10.43 for 1995, and
$7.59 for 1994.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
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There were no material pending legal proceedings or proceedings known to be
contemplated by governmental authorities involving the Partnership during 1998.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
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No matters were submitted to a vote of the Limited Partners during the fourth
quarter of 1998.



PART II
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR PARTNERSHIP'S UNITS AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS.
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As of February 28, 1999, the Partnership had 1,322,909 outstanding Class A Units
held by a total of 1,272 Limited Partners and 38,551 outstanding Class B Units
held by a total of 21 Limited Partners. The capital contribution per unit is
$10.00. There is no established public trading market for the Partnership's
limited partnership units, and it is not anticipated that a public trading
market for the units will develop. Under the Partnership Agreement, the General
Partners have the right to prohibit transfers of units.

The General Partners have estimated the investment value of properties held by
the Partnership, as of December 31, 1998, to be $12.33 per Class A unit and
$16.45 per Class B unit based on market conditions existing in early December,
1998. This value was confirmed as reasonable by an independent MAI appraiser,
David L. Beal Company, although no actual MAI appraisal was performed due to the
inordinate expense involved with such an undertaking. The valuation does not
include any fractional interest valuation.

Cash available for distribution to the Limited Partners is distributed on a
quarterly basis unless Limited Partners select to have their cash distributions
paid monthly. Under the Partnership Agreement, distributions are allocated first
to the Limited Partners holding Class A Units until they have received cash
distributions in each fiscal year of the Partnership equal to 10% of their
adjusted capital contribution. After this preference is satisfied, the General
Partners will receive an amount of Net Cash from Operations equal to one-tenth
of the total amount of Net Cash from Operations distributed. After, the Limited
Partners holding Class A Units will receive 90% of Net Cash from Operations, and
the General Partners will receive 10%. No Net Cash from Operations will be
distributed to Limited Partners holding Class B Units. Cash distributions made
to the Limited Partners holding Class A Units for the two most recent fiscal
years were as follows:

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Class A Per Class A Per Class A Per Class B
Unit Unit Unit Unit
Distributions For Total Cash Investment Return of Return of General
Quarter Ended Distribution Income Capital Capital Partner
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March 31, 1997 $221,413 $0.09 $0.08 $0.00 $0.00
June 30, 1997 $243,773 $0.12 $0.06 $0.00 $0.00
Sept. 30, 1997 $244,640 $0.10 $0.09 $0.00 $0.00
Dec. 31, 1997 $243,280 $0.08 $0.10 $0.00 $0.00
March 31, 1998 $222,239 $0.10 $0.07 $0.00 $0.00
June 30, 1998 $248,324 $0.14 $0.05 $0.00 $0.00
Sept. 30, 1998 $251,397 $0.09 $0.10 $0.00 $0.00
Dec. 31, 1998 $247,839 $0.10 $0.08 $0.00 $0.00

The fourth quarter distribution was accrued for accounting purposes in 1998, and
was not actually paid to the limited partners holding Class A units until
February 1999. Even though there is no guarantee, the General Partners
anticipate that cash distributions to Limited Partners holding Class A units
will continue in 1999 at a level at least comparable with 1998 cash
distributions on an annual basis.



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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
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The following sets forth a summary of the selected financial data for the fiscal
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994.




1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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Total assets $10,191,338 $10,578,235 $11,003,435 $11,408,024 $11,709,854
Total revenues 655,837 589,451 555,955 694,521 678,591
Net income 574,034 519,907 482,495 623,867 605,011
Net (loss) allocated
to General Partners - - - -
Net income allocated to
Class A Limited Partners 574,034 519,907 482,495 623,867 615,309
Net loss allocated to
Class B Limited Partners 0 0 0 0 (10,298)
Net income per weighted
average Class A
Limited Partner Unit .43 .39 .36 .47 .47
Net loss per weighted
average Class B
Limited Partner Unit 0 0 0 0 (.27)
Cash Distributions per
weighted average
Class A Limited Partner
Unit:
Investment Income .43 .39 .36 .47 .62
Return of Capital .30 .33 .32 .24 .01



ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND
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RESULTS OF OPERATION.
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The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
selected financial data and the accompanying financial statements of the
Partnership and notes thereto. This Report contains forward-looking statements,
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including discussion and analysis of the
financial condition of the Partnership, anticipated capital expenditures
required to complete certain projects, amounts of cash distributions anticipated
to be distributed to Limited Partners in the future and certain other matters.
Readers of this Report should be aware that there are various factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement
made in this Report, which include construction costs which may exceed
estimates, construction delays, lease-up risks, inability to obtain new tenants
upon the expiration of existing leases, and the potential need to fund tenant
improvements or other capital expenditures out of operating cash flow.

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Results of Operations and Changes in Financial Conditions
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General
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Gross revenues of the Partnerships were $655,837 for the year ended December 31,
1998, as compared to $589,451 for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $555,955
for the year ended December 31, 1996 The increase in 1998, as compared to
1997,and 1996 was due primarily to increased earnings from the joint ventures.

Expenses of the Partnership increased to $81,803 for 1998 from $69,544 in 1997
due to parking lot and roof repairs. This increase was due primarily to
elevated accounting and legal fees offset by lower administration and computer
costs. Depreciation expense increased for the joint venture from 1997 to 1998,
due to increased tenant build-out.

Net income of the Partnership was $574,034 for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1998 as compared to $519,907 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 and
$482,495 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.

The Partnership made cash distributions to the Limited Partners holding Class A
Units of $.73 per Class A Unit for the year ended December 31, 1998, $.72 per
Class A Unit for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $.68 for the year ended
December 31, 1996. No cash distributions were made to the Limited Partners
holding Class B Units or to the General Partners for the fiscal years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996. Distributions accrued for the fourth quarter
of 1998 were paid in February, 1999.

In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed of", which is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS No. 121
establishes standards for determining when impairment losses on long-lived
assets have occurred and how impairment losses should be measured. The joint
ventures adopted SFAS No. 121, effective January 1, 1995. The impact of the
adoption of SFAS No. 121 was not material to the financial statements of the
joint ventures.

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Property Operations
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As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership's ownership interest in Fund III - Fund
IV was 42.7% and in Fund IV - Fund V was 37.6%.

As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership owned interests through interests in
joint ventures in the following operational properties:

The Stockbridge Village Shopping Center / Fund III - Fund IV Joint Venture
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Year For the Ended December 31
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1998 1997 1996
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Revenues:
Rental income $1,222,417 $1,113,238 $1,082,428
Interest income 9,368 12,308 13,024
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1,231,785 1,125,546 1,095,452
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Expenses
Depreciation 346,144 338,989 338,989
Management & leasing expenses 114,581 107,578 98,442
Other operating expenses 83,952 68,797 90,187
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554,677 515,364 527,618
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Net income 687,108 $ 610,182 $ 567,834
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Occupied % 100% 93% 93%

Partnership's Ownership % in the
Fund III-Fund IV Joint Venture 42.7% 42.7% 42.7%

Cash distribution to the Partnership $ 422,071 $ 417,152 $ 407,070

Net income allocated to the
Partnership $ 293,281 $ 260,446 $ 242,371


Rental income increased to $1,222,417 for 1998 as compared to $1,113,238 in 1997
and $1,082,428 in 1996 due primarily to increased rental rates. Expenses of the
property varied from $527,618 in 1996 to $515,364 in 1997 and $544,677 in 1998.
Other operating expenses decreased in 1997, as compared to 1996, due primarily
to savings in painting expense, but increased in 1998 due primarily to parking
lot repairs. Net income of the property varied from $687,108 for 1998, $610,182
for 1997 as compared to $567,834 for 1996.

Real estate taxes were $110,891 for 1998, $98,138 for 1997, and $104,795 for
1996.

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The Partnership's ownership percentage in the Fund III - Fund IV Joint Venture
remained constant at 42.7% for 1998, 1997 and 1996.

For comments on the general competitive conditions to which the property may be
subject, See Item 1, Business, Page 2. For additional information on tenants,
etc. refer to Item 2, Properties, Page 3.

The G.E. Building/Richmond / Fund III - Fund IV Joint Venture
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For the Year Ended December 31
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1998 1997 1996
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Revenues:
Rental income $527,425 $527,425 $527,425
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Expenses
Depreciation 196,220 196,220 196,220
Management & leasing expenses 40,300 38,435 39,860
Other operating expenses 18,876 3,708 8,731
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255,396 238,363 244,811
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Net income $272,029 $289,062 $282,614
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Occupied % 100% 100% 100%

Partnership's Ownership % in the
Fund III-Fund IV Joint Venture 42.7% 42.7% 42.7%

Cash distribution to the Partnership $209,957 $212,157 $204,978

Net income allocated to the
Partnership $116,111 $123,382 $120,629


Rental income remained constant for 1998, 1997 and 1996. Total expenses
decreased to $238,363 in 1997 from $244,811 in 1996, but increased to $255,396
in 1998 due primarily to roof repairs.

The Partnership's ownership percentage in the Fund III - Fund IV Joint Venture
remained constant at 42.7% for 1998, 1997 and 1996.

Under the terms of the lease, G.E. pays the real estate taxes directly.

For comments on the general competitive conditions to which the property may be
subject, See Item 1, Business, Page 2. For additional information on tenants,
etc. refer to Item 2, Properties, Page 3.

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The Jacksonville Project/Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture
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For Year Ended December 31
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1998 1997 1996
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Revenues:
Rental income $1,461,916 $1,464,097 $1,463,969
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Expenses
Depreciation 318,096 318,100 317,252
Management & leasing expenses 190,928 184,623 183,652
Other operating expenses 401,622 431,278 480,241
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910,646 934,001 981,145
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Net income $ 551,270 $ 530,096 $ 482,824
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Occupied % 94% 100% 100%

Partnership's Ownership % in the
Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture 37.6% 37.6% 38.1%

Cash Distribution to the Partnership $ 305,442 $ 305,968 $ 283,229

Net Income Allocated to the
Partnership $ 207,402 $ 200,556 $ 184,076



Rental income decreased slightly in 1998 as compared to 1997 and 1996. Expenses
decreased in 1998, as compared to 1997, due primarily to savings in various
building operating expenses. Cash distributions remained stable in 1998 as
compared to 1997. Net income increased in 1998, as compared to 1997 and 1996
levels, due primarily to savings in operating expenses

The Jacksonville Project incurred property taxes of $188,333 for 1998, $180,405
for 1997, $172,732 for 1996.

For comments on the general competitive conditions to which the property may be
subject, See Item 1, Business, Page 2. For additional information on tenants,
etc. refer to Item 2, Properties, Page 3.

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The Medical Center Project/Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture
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For the Year Ended December 31
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1998 1997 1996
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Revenues:
Rental income $480,419 $387,453 $419,387
Interest income 12,908 9,139 12,884
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493,327 396,646 432,271
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Expenses
Depreciation 178,095 166,939 159,523
Management & leasing expenses 61,950 55,591 54,242
Other operating expenses 170,664 187,339 219,120
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410,709 409,869 432,885
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Net income (loss) $ 82,618 $(13,223) $ (614)
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Occupied % 92% 81% 67%

Partnership's Ownership % in the
Fund IV-Fund V Joint Venture 37.6% 37.6% 38.1%

Cash Distribution to the Partnership $109,665 $ 73,832 $ 67,447

Net (loss) Income Allocated to the
Partnership $ 31,076 $ (4,976) $ (235)



Rental income increased in 1998 over 1996 levels due to increased lease up at
the Medical Center Project but decreased in 1997, due to a prior year straight
line rent adjustment. Occupancy increased to 92% in 1998, as compared to 81%
(on both buildings) in 1997 and 67% in 1996. Expenses remained stable in 1998
as compared to 1997 but decreased as compared to 67% in 1996. Depreciation
increased in 1998 and 1997 due to the increased tenant build-out.

Cash distributions allocated to the Partnership have increased over prior year
levels due primarily to the lease up of the project and savings in operating
expenses Cash fundings to the Joint Venture for construction were contributed
by Wells Fund V which increased its ownership interest and decreased the
Partnership's ownership interest in the Fund IV - Fund V Joint Venture.

The Medical Center Project incurred property taxes of $36,862 for 1998, $35,691
for 1997, and $37,898 for 1996.

For comments on the general competitive conditions to which the property may be
subject, See Item 1, Business, Page 2. For additions information on tenants,
etc. refer to Item 2, Properties, Page 3.

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Liquidity and Capital Reserves
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During its offering, which terminated on February 29, 1992, the Partnership
raised a total $13,614,652 in capital through the sale of 1,361,465 units. No
additional units will be sold by the Partnership. From the original funds
raised, the Partnership had invested a total of $11,006,552 in properties, paid
$748,805 in acquisition and advisory fees, $1,767,236 in selling commission and
organization and offering expenses, and is maintaining a working capital reserve
of $92,059.

Since the Partnership is an investment partnership formed for the purpose of
acquiring, owning and operating income-producing real property and has invested
all of its funds available for investment, it is unlikely that the Partnership
will acquire interests in any additional properties, and the Partnership's
capital resources are anticipated to remain relatively stable over the holding
period of its investments.

The Partnership's net cash used in operating activities remained relatively
stable at $69,592 for 1998, $64,001 for 1997 and $58,804 for 1996. Net cash
provided by investing activities decreased to $973,824 in 1998 from $1,012,334
in 1997 and increased to $1,012,334 in 1997 from $958,071 in 1996. The increase
was due primarily to increased distributions from joint ventures offset in 1998
but additional investment in joint venture.

Cash and cash equivalents remained stable for years ending 1997 and 1996, but
decreased from $163,903 in 1997 to $102,960 in 1998 due to additional investment
in joint ventures.

The Partnership's distributions paid and payable through the fourth quarter of
1998 have been paid from net cash from operations and from a return of capital
and the Partnership anticipates that distributions will continue to be paid on a
quarterly basis from such sources. The Partnership excepts to meet liquidity
requirements and budget demands through cash flow from operations.

The Partnership is unaware of any known demands, commitments, events or capital
expenditures other than that which is required for the normal operations of its
properties that will result in the Partnership's liquidity increasing or
decreasing in any material way. The Partnership expects to meet liquidity
requirements and budget demands through cash flow from operations.

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Inflation
- ---------

The real estate market has not been affected significantly by inflation in the
past three years due to the relatively low inflation rate. There are provisions
in the majority of tenant leases executed by the Partnership to protect the
Partnership from the impact of inflation, most leases contain common area
maintenance charges, real estate tax and insurance reimbursements on a per
square foot basis, or in some cases, annual reimbursement of operating expenses
above a certain per square foot allowance. These provisions should reduce the
Partnership's exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting
from inflation. In addition, a number of the Partnership's leases are for terms
of less than five years which may permit the Partnership to replace existing
leases with new leases at higher base rental rates if the existing leases are
below market rate. There is no assurance, however, that the Partnership would
be able to replace existing leases with new leases at higher base rentals.

Year 2000 Compliance
- --------------------

The Partnership is presently reviewing the potential impact of Year 2000
compliance issues on its information systems and business operations. A full
assessment of Year 2000 compliance issues was begun in late 1997 and is expected
to be completed by March 31, 1999. Renovations and replacements of equipment
have been and are being made as warranted as the assessment progresses. The
costs incurred by the Partnership and its affiliates thus far for renovations
and replacements have been immaterial. Some testing of systems has begun and
all testing is expected to be complete by June 30, 1999.

As to the status of the Partnership's information technology systems, it is
presently believed that all major systems and software packages with the
exception of the accounting and property management package are Year 2000
compliant. The Partnership's affiliated entities are purchasing the upgrade for
the accounting and property management package system; however, it is not slated
to be available until the end of the first quarter of 1999. At the present
time, it is believed that all major non-information technology systems are Year
2000 compliant. The cost to upgrade any non-compliant systems is believed to be
immaterial.

The Partnership is in the process of confirming with the Partnership's vendors,
including third-party service providers such as banks, that their systems will
be Year 2000 compliant. Based on the information received thus far, the primary
third-party service providers with which the Partnership has relationships have
confirmed their Year 2000 readiness.

The Partnership relies on computers and operating systems provided by equipment
manufacturers, and also on application software designed for use with its
accounting, property management and investment portfolio tracking. The
Partnership has preliminarily determined that any costs, problems or
uncertainties associated with the potential consequences of Year 2000 issues are
not expected to have a material impact on the future operations or financial
condition of the Partnership. The Partnership will perform due diligence as to
the Year 2000 readiness of each property owned by the Partnership and each
property contemplated for purchase by the Partnership.

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The Partnership's reliance on embedded computer systems (i.e., microcontrollers)
is limited to facilities related matters, such as office security systems and
environmental control systems.

The Partnership is currently formulating contingency plans to cover any areas of
concern. Alternate means of operating the business are being developed in the
unlikely circumstance that the computer and phone systems are rendered
inoperable. An off-site facility from which the Partnership could operate is
being sought as well as alternate means of communication with key third-party
vendors. A written plan is being developed for testing and dispensation to each
staff member of the Advisor of the Partnership.

Management believes that the Partnership's risk of Year 2000 problems is
minimal. In the unlikely event there is a problem, the worst case scenarios
would include the risks that the elevator or security systems within the
Partnership's properties would fail or the key third-party vendors upon which
the Partnership relies would be unable to provide accurate investor information.
In the event that the elevator shuts down, the Partnership has devised a plan
for each building whereby the tenants will use the stairs until the elevators
are fixed. In the event that the security system shuts down, the Partnership
has devised a plan for each building to hire temporary on-site security guards.
In the event that a third-party vendor has Year 2000 problems relating to
investor information, the Partnership intends to perform a full system back-up
of all investor information as of December 31, 1999 so that the Partnership will
have accurate hard-copy investor information.


ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
- -----------------------------------------------------

The Financial Statements of the Registrant and supplementary data are detailed
under Item 14(a) and filed as part of the report on the pages indicated.


ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
- ---------------------

There were no disagreements with the Partnership's accountants or other
reportable events during 1998.

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PART III
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ITEM 10. GENERAL PARTNERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP.
- ---------------------------------------------

WELLS PARTNERS, L.P. Wells Partners, L.P. is a private Georgia limited
--------------------
partnership formed on October 25, 1990. The sole General Partner of Wells
Partners, L.P. is Wells Capital, Inc., a Georgia corporation. The executive
offices of Wells Capital, Inc. are located at 3885 Holcomb Bridge Road,
Norcross, Georgia 30092.

LEO F. WELLS, III. Mr. Wells is a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, is 55
-----------------
years of age and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Economics
from the University of Georgia. Mr. Wells is the President and sole Director of
Wells Capital. Mr. Wells is the President of Wells & Associates, Inc., a real
estate brokerage and investment company formed in 1976 and incorporated in 1978,
for which he serves as principal broker. Mr. Wells is also currently the sole
Director and President of Wells Management Company, Inc., a property management
company he founded in 1983. In addition, Mr. Wells is the President and
Chairman of the Board of Wells Investment Securities, Inc., Wells & Associates,
Inc., and Wells Management Company, Inc. which are affiliates of the general
partners. From 1980 to February 1985, Mr. Wells served as vice-president of
Hill-Johnson, Inc., a Georgia corporation engaged in the construction business.
From 1973 to 1976, he was associated with Sax Gaskin Real Estate Company and
from 1970 to 1973, he was a real estate salesman and property manager for Roy D.
Warren & Company, an Atlanta real estate company.


ITEM 11. COMPENSATION OF GENERAL PARTNERS AND AFFILIATES.
- ----------------------------------------------------------

The following table summarizes the compensation and fees paid to the General
Partners and their affiliates during the year ended December 31, 1998.


CASH COMPENSATION TABLE

(A) (B) (C)
Name of individual or Capacities in which served
number in group -Form of Compensation Cash Compensation
- --------------- --------------------- -----------------

Wells Management Property Manager- $98,517 (1)
Company, Inc. Management and Leasing
Fees


(1) The majority of these fees are not paid directly by the Partnership but are
paid by the joint venture entities which own properties for which the
property management and leasing services relate and include management and
leasing fees

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which were accrued for accounting purposes in 1998 but not
actually paid until January, 1999.


ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------

No Limited Partner is known by the Partnership to own beneficially more than 5%
of the outstanding units of the Partnership.

Set forth below is the security ownership of management as of February 28, 1999.




(1) (2) (3) (4)
Title of class Name and Address of Amount and Nature Percent of Class
Beneficial Owner of Beneficial
Ownership
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Class A Units Leo F. Wells, III 114.68 units (IRA, less than 1%
401(k) plan)



No arrangements exist which would, upon implementation, result in a change in
control of the Partnership.


ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
- ---------------------------------------------------------

The compensation and fees paid or to be paid by the Partnership to the General
Partners and their affiliates in connection with the operation of the
Partnership are as follows:


Interest in Partnership Cash Flow and Net Sale Proceeds. The General Partners
- -------------------------------------------------------
will receive a subordinated participation in net cash flow from operations equal
to 10% of net cash flow after the Limited Partners holding Class A Units have
received preferential distributions equal to 10% of their adjusted capital
contribution. The General Partners will also receive a subordinated
participation in net sale proceeds and net financing proceeds equal to 20% of
residual proceeds available for distribution after the Limited Partners holding
Class A Units have received a return of their adjusted capital contribution plus
a 10% cumulative return on their adjusted capital contributions and limited
partners holding Class B Units have received a return of their adjusted capital
contribution plus a 15% cumulative return on their adjusted capital
contribution; provided, however, that in no event shall the general partners
receive in the aggregate in excess of 15% of net sale proceeds and net financing
proceeds remaining after payments to Limited Partners from such proceeds of
amounts equal to the sum of their adjusted capital contributions plus a 6%
cumulative return on their adjusted capital contributions. The General Partners
have received no distribution from cash flow or net sales proceeds in 1998.

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Property Management and Leasing Fees. Wells Management Company, Inc., an
- ------------------------------------
affiliate of the General Partners, will receive compensation for supervising the
management of the Partnership properties equal to the lesser of: (A)(i) 3% of
gross revenues for management and 3% of the gross revenues for leasing
(aggregate maximum of 6%) plus a separate one-time fee for initial rent-up or
leasing-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; and (ii) in the
case of industrial and commercial properties which are leased on a long-term
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; or (B) the amounts charged by unaffiliated persons rendering comparable
services in the same geographic area. Wells Management Company, Inc. received
$98,517 in cash compensation for the year ended December 31, 1998.

Real Estate Commissions. In connection with the sale of Partnership properties,
- -----------------------
the General Partners or their affiliates may receive commissions not exceeding
the lesser of (A) 50% of the commissions customarily charged by other brokers in
arm's-length transactions involving comparable properties in the same geographic
area or (B) 3% of the gross sales price of the property, and provided that
payments of such commissions will be made only after Limited Partners have
received prior distributions totaling 100% of their capital contributions plus a
6% cumulative return on their adjusted capital contributions. During 1998, no
real estate commissions were paid to the General Partners or their affiliates.

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PART IV
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ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------



(a)1. The Financial Statements are contained on pages F-2 through F-24
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the list of the
Financial Statements contained herein is set forth on page F-1,
which is hereby incorporated by reference.

(a)2. Financial Statement Schedule III
Information with respect to this Item begins on Page S-1 of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(a)3. The Exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed
on the Exhibit Index attached hereto.

(b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed with the Commission during the fourth
quarter of 1998.

(c) The Exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed
on the Exhibit Index attached hereto.

(d) See(a)2.

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) 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 this 26th day of March,
1999

Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.
(Registrant)


By: /s/ Leo F. Wells, III
---------------------
Leo F. Wells, III
Leo F. Wells, III Individual General Partner
and as President and Chief Financial Officer
of Wells Capital, Inc., the General Partner
of Wells Partners, L.P.


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following person on behalf of the registrant
and in the capacity as and on the date indicated.




Signature Title
- --------- -----

/s/ Leo F. Wells, III Individual General Partner, March 26, 1999
- --------------------------------------- President and Sole Director
Leo F. Wells, III of Wells Capital, Inc., the General
Partner of Wells Partners, L.P.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION
15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRARS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 12 OF THE ACT.

No annual report or proxy material relating to an annual or other meeting
of security holders has been sent to security holders.

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INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





Financial Statements Page
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Independent Auditors' Reports F-2

Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 F-3

Statements of Income for the Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-4

Statements of Partners' Capital for the Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-5

Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996 F-6

Notes to Financial Statements for
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-7

F-1


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



To Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Wells Real Estate Fund IV,
L.P. (a Georgia public limited partnership) as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and
the related statements of income, partners' capital, and cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998. These financial
statements and the schedule referred to below are the responsibility of the
Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and schedule are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.
as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. Schedule III--Real Estate Investments
and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 1998 is presented for purposes
of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not part
of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the
auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and,
in our opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data
required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements
taken as a whole.



ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Atlanta, Georgia
January 27, 1999

F-2


WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND IV, L.P.

(A GEORGIA PUBLIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)


BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997



ASSETS



1998 1997
----------- ------------


INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES $ 9,846,448 $10,201,623
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 102,960 163,903
DUE FROM AFFILIATES 241,930 212,709
----------- -----------
Total assets $10,191,338 $10,578,235
=========== ===========



LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL



LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 4,244 $ 0
Partnership distributions payable 248,091 243,467
----------- -----------
Total liabilities 252,335 243,467
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PARTNERS' CAPITAL:
Limited partners:
Class A 9,939,003 10,334,768
Class B 0 0
----------- -----------
Total partners' capital 9,939,003 10,334,768
----------- -----------
Total liabilities and partners' capital $10,191,338 $10,578,235
=========== ===========




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these balance sheets.

F-3


WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND IV, L.P.
(A GEORGIA PUBLIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)


STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996






1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------- -------------

REVENUES:
Equity in income of joint ventures $647,870 $579,408 $546,841
Interest income 7,967 10,043 9,114
-------- -------- --------
655,837 589,451 555,955
-------- -------- --------
EXPENSES:
Partnership administration 56,101 38,232 42,470
Legal and accounting 17,396 21,791 26,441
Computer costs 8,306 9,521 3,507
Amortization of organization costs 0 0 1,042
-------- -------- --------
81,803 69,544 73,460
-------- -------- --------
NET INCOME $574,034 $519,907 $482,495
======== ======== ========
NET INCOME ALLOCATED TO CLASS A LIMITED PARTNERS
$574,034 $519,907 $482,495
======== ======== ========
NET INCOME PER CLASS A LIMITED PARTNER UNIT
$ 0.43 $ 0.39 $ 0.36
======== ======== ========
CASH DISTRIBUTION PER CLASS A LIMITED PARTNER UNIT
$ 0.73 $ 0.72 $ 0.68
======== ======== ========




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

F-4


WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND IV, L.P.
(A GEORGIA PUBLIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)


STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996






Limited Partners
-------------------------------------------------------
Class A Class B
---------------------------- ------------------- Total
Units Amount Units Amount Capital
---------- ----------- ------- ------ -------

BALANCE, December 31, 1995 1,322,909 $11,184,893 38,551 $0 $11,184,893

Net income 0 482,495 0 0 482,495
Partnership distributions 0 (899,420) 0 0 (899,420)
--------- ----------- ------ -- ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996 1,322,909 10,767,968 38,551 0 10,767,968
--------- ----------- ------ -- ----------
Net income 0 519,907 0 0 519,907
Partnership distributions 0 (953,107) 0 0 (953,107)
--------- ----------- ------ -- ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1997 1,322,909 10,334,768 38,551 0 10,334,768

Net income 0 574,034 0 0 574,034
Partnership distributions 0 (969,799) 0 0 (969,799)
--------- ----------- ------ -- ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1998 1,322,909 $ 9,939,003 38,551 $0 $ 9,939,003
========= =========== ====== == ==========





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

F-5


WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND IV, L.P.
(A GEORGIA PUBLIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996






1998 1997 1996
----------- ---------- ---------

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 574,034 $ 519,907 $ 482,495
---------- ---------- ---------
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in
operating activities:
Equity in income of joint ventures (647,870) (579,408) (546,841)
Amortization of organization costs 0 0 1,042
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,244 (4,500) 4,500
--------- ---------- --------
Total adjustments (643,626) (583,908) (541,299)
--------- ---------- --------
Net cash used in operating activities (69,592) (64,001) (58,804)
--------- ---------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in joint ventures (44,090) 0 0
Distributions received from joint ventures 1,017,914 1,012,334 958,071
--------- ---------- --------
Net cash provided by investing activities 973,824 1,012,334 958,071
--------- ---------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distributions to partners in excess of accumulated earnings (525,029) (420,701) (416,924)
Distributions to partners from accumulated earnings (440,146) (519,906) (474,660)
--------- ---------- --------
Net cash used in financing activities (965,175) (940,607) (891,584)
--------- ---------- --------
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (60,943) 7,726 7,683
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 163,903 156,177 148,494
--------- ---------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 102,960 $ 163,903 $ 156,177
========== ========== =========




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

F-6


WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND IV, L.P.
(A GEORGIA PUBLIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization and Business

Wells Real Estate Fund IV , L.P. (the "Partnership") is a public limited
partnership organized on October 25, 1990 under the laws of the state of
Georgia. The general partners are Leo F. Wells, III and Wells Partners, L.P.
("Wells Partners"), a Georgia nonpublic limited partnership. The Partnership
has two classes of limited partnership interests, Class A and Class B units.
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, and (c) remove a general partner.
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.

The Partnership was formed to acquire and operate commercial real properties,
including properties which are either to be developed, currently under
development or construction, newly constructed, or have operating histories.
The Partnership owns an interest in the following properties through joint
ventures between the Partnership and other Wells Real Estate Funds: (i) the
Stockbridge Village Shopping Center, a retail shopping center located in
Stockbridge, Georgia, southeast of Atlanta, Georgia, (ii) the G.E. Lighting
National Customer Center, a two-story office building located in Richmond,
Virginia, (iii) the Medical Center Project, two substantially identical two-
story office buildings located in Clayton County, Georgia, and (iv) the
Jacksonville IBM Building, a four-story office building located in
Jacksonville, Florida.

Use of Estimates and Factors Affecting the Partnership

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The carrying values of the real estate assets are based on management's
current intent to hold the real estate assets as long-term investments. The
success of the Partnership's future operations and the ability to realize the
investment in its assets will be dependent

F-7


on the Partnership's ability to maintain rental rates, occupancy, and an
appropriate level of operating expenses in future years. Management believes
that the steps it is taking will enable the Partnership to realize its
investment in its assets.

Income Taxes

The Partnership is not subject to federal or state income taxes, and
therefore, none have been provided for in the accompanying financial
statements. The partners are required to include their respective shares of
profits and losses in their individual income tax returns.

Distributions of Net Cash From Operations

Cash available for distribution, as defined by the partnership agreement, is
distributed on a cumulative noncompounded basis to the limited partners
quarterly. In accordance with the partnership agreement, distributions are
paid first to limited partners holding Class A units until they have received
a 10% per annum return on their adjusted capital contributions, as defined.
Cash available for distribution is then paid to the general partners until
they have received an amount equal to 10% of distributions. Any remaining
cash available for distribution is split between the limited partners holding
Class A units and the general partners on a basis of 90% and 10%,
respectively. No distributions will be made to the limited partners holding
Class B units.

Distribution of Sales Proceeds

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

. To limited partners on a per unit basis until each limited partner
has received 100% of their adjusted capital contribution, as defined

. To limited partners holding Class B units on a per unit basis until
they receive an amount equal to the net cash available for
distribution received by the limited partners holding Class A units

. To all limited partners on a per unit basis until they receive a
cumulative 10% per annum return on their adjusted capital
contribution, as defined

. To limited partners holding Class B units on a per unit basis until
they receive a cumulative 15% per annum return on their adjusted
capital contribution, as defined

. To all limited partners until they receive an amount equal to their
respective cumulative distributions, as defined

. To the general partners until they have received 100% of their
capital contributions, as defined

. Thereafter, 80% to the limited partners and 20% to the general
partners

F-8


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

Net income is defined as net income recognized by the Partnership, excluding
deductions for depreciation and amortization. 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 partners. To the extent the
Partnership's net income in any year exceeds net cash from operations, it
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 a qualified income offset
provision in 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 Class B limited partners in amounts
equal to deductions for depreciation and amortization previously allocated to
them with respect to the specific Partnership 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.

Investment in Joint Ventures

Basis of Presentation. The Partnership does not have control over the
operations of the joint ventures; however, it does exercise significant
influence. Accordingly, investment in joint ventures is recorded using the
equity method of accounting.

Real Estate Assets. Real estate assets held by the joint ventures are stated
at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major improvements and betterments
are capitalized when they extend the useful life of the related asset. All
ordinary repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Management continually monitors events and changes in circumstances which
could indicate that carrying amounts of real estate assets may not be
recoverable. When events or changes in circumstances are present which
indicate that the carrying amounts of real estate assets may not be
recoverable, management assesses the recoverability of real estate assets by
determining whether the carrying value of such real estate assets will be
recovered through the future cash flows expected from the use of the asset
and its eventual disposition. Management has determined that there has been
no impairment in the carrying value of real estate assets held by the joint
ventures as of December 31, 1998.

Depreciation for buildings and improvements is calculated using the straight-
line method over 25 years.

F-9


Revenue Recognition. All leases on real estate assets held by the joint
ventures are classified as operating leases, and the related rental income is
recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases.

Partners' Distributions and Allocations of Profit and Loss. Cash available
for distribution and allocations of profit and loss to the Partnership by the
joint ventures are made in accordance with the terms of the individual joint
venture agreements. Generally, these items are allocated in proportion to
the partners' respective ownership interests. Cash is paid from the joint
ventures to the Partnership quarterly.

Deferred Lease Acquisition Costs. Costs incurred to procure operating leases
are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the
related leases.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For the purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Partnership considers
all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include cash and
short-term investments. Short-term investments are stated at cost, which
approximates fair value, and consist of investments in money market accounts.

Per Unit Data

Net income per unit with respect to the Partnership for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996 is computed based on the average number of
units outstanding during the period.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year items have been reclassified to conform with the current
year financial statement presentation.

2. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Due from affiliates at December 31, 1998 and 1997 represents the
Partnership's share of cash to be distributed from its joint venture
investments for the fourth quarters of 1998 and 1997 as follows:



1998 1997
-------- -------

Fund III and IV Associates $174,021 $165,663
Fund IV and V Associates 67,909 47,046
-------- --------
$241,930 $212,709
======== ========


The Partnership entered into a property management agreement with Wells
Management Company, Inc. ("Wells Management"), an affiliate of the general
partners. In consideration for supervising the management of the
Partnership's properties, the Partnership will generally pay Wells Management
management and leasing fees equal to (a) 3% of the

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gross revenues for management and 3% of the gross revenues for leasing
(aggregate maximum of 6%), 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 or (b) in the
case of commercial properties, which are 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.

The Partnership incurred management and leasing fees and lease acquisition
costs at the joint venture level of $98,517, $107,745, and $137,811 for the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively, which were paid
to Wells Management.

Wells Capital, Inc. (the "Company"), the general partner of Wells Partners,
performs certain administrative services for the Partnership, such as
accounting and other partnership administration, and incurs the related
expenses. Such expenses are allocated among the various Wells Real Estate
Funds based on time spent on each fund by individual administrative
personnel. In the opinion of management, such allocation is a reasonable
estimation of such expenses.

The general partners are also general partners of other Wells Real Estate
Funds. As such, there may exist conflicts of interest where the general
partners in the capacity as general partners of other Wells Real Estate Funds
may be in competition with the Partnership for tenants in similar geographic
markets.

3. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES

The Partnership's investment and percentage ownership in joint ventures at
December 31, 1998 and 1997 are summarized as follows:



1998 1997
----------------------- ------------------------
Amount Percent Amount Percent
---------- --------- ------------ --------

Fund III and IV Associates $5,459,021 43% $ 5,637,567 43%
Fund IV and V Associates 4,387,427 38 4,564,056 38
---------- ------------
$9,846,448 $10,201,623
========== ============


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The following is a rollforward of the Partnership's investment in the joint
ventures for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:



1998 1997
----------- -----------

Investment in joint ventures, beginning of year $10,201,623 $10,631,324
Equity in income of joint ventures 647,870 579,408
Contributions to joint ventures 44,090 0
Distributions from joint ventures (1,047,135) (1,009,109)
----------- -----------
Investment in joint ventures, end of year $ 9,846,448 $10,201,623
=========== ===========


Fund III and IV Associates


On March 27, 1991, the Partnership entered into a joint venture agreement
with Wells Real Estate Fund III, L.P. The joint venture, Fund III and IV
Associates, was formed for the purpose of developing, constructing, and
operating the Stockbridge Village Shopping Center in Stockbridge, Georgia.
In addition, in July 1992, Fund III and IV Associates purchased the G.E.
Lighting National Customer Center in Richmond, Virginia.

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The following are the financial statements for Fund III and IV Associates:

Fund III and IV Associates
(A Georgia Joint Venture)
Balance Sheets
December 31, 1998 and 1997

Assets



1998 1997
----------- ------------
Real estate assets, at cost:

Land $ 3,331,775 $ 3,331,775
Building and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of
$2,870,627 in 1998 and $2,328,264 in 1997 9,320,016 9,750,996
----------- ------------
Total real estate assets 12,651,791 13,082,771
Cash and cash equivalents 336,958 306,194
Accounts receivable 173,633 207,223
Prepaid expenses and other assets 74,533 42,905
----------- ------------
Total assets $13,236,915 $13,639,093
=========== ============

Liabilities and Partners' Capital

Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 38,139 $ 36,172
Partnership distributions payable 407,701 388,117
Due to affiliates 1,512 6,939
----------- ------------
Total liabilities 447,352 431,228
----------- ------------

Partners' capital:
Wells Real Estate Fund III 7,330,542 7,570,298
Wells Real Estate Fund IV 5,459,021 5,637,567
----------- ------------
Total partners' capital 12,789,563 13,207,865
----------- ------------
Total liabilities and partners' capital $13,236,915 $13,639,093
=========== ============



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Fund III and IV Associates
(A Georgia Joint Venture)
Statements of Income
for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996



1998 1997 1996
---------- --------- ----------

Revenues:
Rental income $1,749,842 $1,640,663 $1,609,853
Interest income 9,368 12,308 13,024
--------- ---------- ---------
1,759,210 1,652,971 1,622,877
--------- --------- ---------
Expenses:
Depreciation 542,363 535,209 535,209
Management and
leasing fees 154,881 146,013 138,302
Operating costs,
net of reimbursements 62,863 36,973 60,043
Property administration 27,546 21,735 23,054
Legal and accounting 12,420 13,797 11,191
Computer costs 0 0 4,569
Amortization of
organization costs 0 0 61
--------- --------- ---------
800,073 753,727 772,429
--------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 959,137 $ 899,244 $ 850,448
========= ========= =========
Net income allocated to
Wells Real
Estate Fund III $ 549,745 $ 515,416 $ 487,448
========= ========= =========

Net income allocated to
Wells Real
Estate Fund IV $ 409,392 $ 383,828 $ 363,000
========= ========= =========


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Fund III And IV Associates
(A Georgia Joint Venture)
Statements of Partners' Capital
for the Years Ended December 31, 1998 1997 and 1996



Wells Real Wells Real Total
Estate Estate Partners'
Fund III Fund IV Capital
------------ ------------ -------------

Balance, December 31, 1995 $8,234,366 $6,132,096 $14,366,462
Net income 487,448 363,000 850,448
Partnership distributions (821,876) (612,048) (1,433,924)
--------- --------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1996 7,899,938 5,883,048 13,782,986
Net income 515,416 383,828 899,244
Partnership distributions (845,056) (629,309) (1,474,365)
--------- --------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1997 7,570,298 5,637,567 13,207,865
Net income 549,745 409,392 959,137
Partnership contributions 59,205 44,090 103,295
Partnership distributions (848,706) (632,028) (1,480,734)
--------- --------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1998 $7,330,542 $5,459,021 $12,789,563
========= ========== ===========


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Fund III and IV Associates
(A Georgia Joint Venture)
Statements of Cash Flows
for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996



1998 1997 1996
---------- ----------- ----------

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 959,137 $ 899,244 $ 850,448
----------- ------------ -----------
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation 542,363 535,209 535,209
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 33,590 40,344 46,711
Prepaid expenses and other assets (31,628) (6,674) 18,111
Accounts payable 1,967 (3,550) 6,501
Due to affiliates (5,427) 921 (1,133)
----------- ------------ -----------
Total adjustments 540,865 566,250 605,399
----------- ------------ -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,500,002 1,465,494 1,455,847
----------- ------------ -----------

Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in real estate (111,383) 0 (1,976)
----------- ------------ -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Contributions from joint venture partners 103,295 0 0
Distributions to joint venture partners (1,461,150) (1,457,201) (1,406,873)
----------- ------------ -----------
Net cash used in financing activities (1,357,855) (1,457,201) (1,406,873)
----------- ------------ -----------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 30,764 8,293 46,998
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 306,194 297,901 250,903
----------- ------------ -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 336,958 $ 306,194 $ 297,901
=========== =========== ============



Fund IV and V Associates


On April 14, 1992, the Partnership entered into a joint venture agreement
with Wells Real Estate Fund V, L.P. The joint venture, Fund IV and V
Associates, was formed for the purpose of investing in commercial real
properties. During 1992, Fund IV and V Associates purchased a parcel of land
on which the Medical Center Project was developed. During 1992, the joint
venture also purchased a second parcel of land in Jacksonville, Florida, on
which the Jacksonville IBM Building was developed.

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Following are the financial statements of Fund IV and V Associates:

Fund IV and V Associates
(A Georgia Joint Venture)
Balance Sheets
December 31, 1998 and 1997

Assets



1998 1997
------------ ------------
Real estate assets, at cost:

Land $ 2,011,534 $ 2,011,534
Building and improvements, less accumulated depreciation of
$2,184,062 in 1998 and $1,687,871 in 1997 9,236,550 9,732,690

Construction in progress 0 484
------------ ------------

Total real estate assets 11,248,084 11,744,708
Cash and cash equivalents 265,196 214,922
Accounts receivable 364,021 306,264
Prepaid expenses and other assets 113,101 126,963
------------ ------------
Total assets $11,990,402 $12,392,857
============ ============

Liabilities and Partners' Capital

Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 54,732 $ 44,374
Partnership distributions payable 222,267 191,134
Due to affiliates 36,809 30,408
------------ ------------
Total liabilities 313,808 265,916
------------ ------------

Partners' capital:
Wells Real Estate Fund IV 4,387,427 4,564,056
Wells Real Estate Fund V 7,289,167 7,562,885
------------ ------------
Total partners' capital 11,676,594 12,126,941
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and partners' capital $11,990,402 $12,392,857
============ ============



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Fund IV and V Associates
(A Georgia Joint Venture)
Statements of Income
for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996



1998 1997 1996
--------- --------- ---------

Revenues:
Rental income $1,942,336 $1,851,550 $1,883,356
Interest income 12,908 9,193 12,884
Other income 360 355 98
---------- ---------- ----------
1,955,604 1,861,098 1,896,338

Expenses:
Operating costs, net of
reimbursements 511,595 559,646 650,174
Depreciation 496,191 485,039 476,775
Management and leasing fees 253,238 240,214 237,894
Property administration 43,329 45,083 39,894
Legal and accounting 17,363 14,243 9,391
---------- ---------- ----------
1,321,716 1,344,225 1,414,128
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ 633,888 $ 516,873 $ 482,210
========== ========== ==========
Net income allocated to
Wells Real Estate Fund IV $ 238,478 $ 195,580 $ 183,841
========== ========== ==========
Net income allocated to
Wells Real Estate Fund V $ 395,410 $ 321,293 $ 298,369
========== ========== ==========



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Fund IV and V Associates
(A Georgia Joint Venture)
Statements of Partners' Capital
for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996



Wells Real Wells Real Total
Estate Estate Partners'
Fund IV Fund V Capital
----------- ----------- ------------

Balance, December 31, 1995 $4,915,111 $7,976,836 $12,891,947
Net income 183,841 298,369 482,210
Partnership contributions 0 225 225
Partnership distributions (350,676) (569,136) (919,812)
--------- --------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1996 4,748,276 7,706,294 12,454,570
Net income 195,580 321,293 516,873
Partnership contributions 0 159,974 159,974
Partnership distributions (379,800) (624,676) (1,004,476)
--------- --------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1997 4,564,056 7,562,885 12,126,941
Net income 238,478 395,410 633,888
Partnership contributions 0 19,270 19,270
Partnership distributions (415,107) (688,398) (1,103,505)
---------- ---------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1998 $4,387,427 $7,289,167 $11,676,594
========== ========== ===========


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Fund IV and V Associates
(A Georgia Joint Venture)
Statements of Cash Flows
for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996



1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ---------

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 633,888 $ 516,873 $ 482,210
----------- ----------- ---------
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation 496,191 485,039 476,775
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (57,757) (8,789) (61,965)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 13,862 613 38,029
Accounts payable 10,791 4,362 7,796
Due to affiliates 6,401 (92) 4,671
----------- ----------- ---------
Total adjustments 469,488 481,133 465,306
----------- ----------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,103,376 998,006 947,516
----------- ----------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in real estate 0 (167,891) (21,601)
----------- ----------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Contributions from joint venture partners 19,270 159,974 225
Distributions to joint venture partners (1,072,372) (1,004,995) (921,658)
----------- ----------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities (1,053,102) (845,021) (921,433)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 50,274 (14,906) 4,482
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 214,922 229,828 225,346
----------- ----------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 265,196 $ 214,922 $ 229,828
=========== =========== =========


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4. INCOME TAX BASIS NET INCOME AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

The Partnership's income tax basis net income for the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997, and 1996 is calculated as follows:



1998 1997 1996
-------- --------- --------

Financial statement net income $574,034 $519,907 $482,495
Increase (decrease) in net income resulting from:
Depreciation expense for financial reporting purposes
in excess of amounts for income tax purposes 163,319 157,038 155,723

Expenses deductible when paid for income tax purposes,
accrued for financial reporting purposes 2,570 (884) 445

Rental income accrued for financial reporting purposes
(in excess of) less than amounts for income tax
purposes (12,470) 11,469 (9,225)
Other 0 (2,569) 0
-------- --------- --------
Income tax basis net income $727,453 $684,961 $629,438
======== ========= ========


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The Partnership's income tax basis partners' capital at December 31, 1998,
1997, and 1996 is computed as follows:



1998 1997 1996
----------- ------------ ------------

Financial statement partners' capital $ 9,939,003 $10,334,768 $10,767,968
Increase (decrease) in partners' capital
resulting from:
Depreciation expense for financial reporting
purposes in excess of amounts for income tax
purposes 513,768 350,449 193,411
Capitalization of organization costs for
income tax purposes, which are accounted for
as cost of capital for financial reporting
purposes 1,735,988 1,735,988 1,735,988
Accumulated rental income accrued for
financial reporting purposes in excess of
amounts for income tax purposes (190,406) (177,936) (189,405)
Accumulated expenses deductible when paid for
income tax purposes, accrued for financial
reporting purposes 18,683 16,113 16,997
Partnership's distributions payable 248,091 243,467 230,967
Other (2,569) (2,569) 0
----------- ------------ ------------
Income tax basis partners' capital $12,262,558 $12,500,280 $12,755,926
=========== ============ ============


5. RENTAL INCOME

The future minimum rental income due from the Partnership's respective
ownership interests in joint ventures under noncancelable operating leases at
December 31, 1998 is as follows:



Year ending December 31:

1999 $1,344,050
2000 1,075,558
2001 985,300
2002 882,440
2003 446,791
Thereafter 2,269,797
----------
$7,003,936
==========


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Three significant tenants contributed 20%, 19%, and 18% of rental income,
which is included in equity in income of joint ventures, for the year ended
December 31, 1998. In addition, two significant tenants will contribute 45%
and 26% of future minimum rental income.

The future minimum rental income due Fund III and IV Associates under
noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 1998 is as follows:



Year ending December 31:

1999 $ 1,784,575
2000 1,318,671
2001 1,157,062
2002 937,583
2003 634,323
Thereafter 5,303,155
-----------
$11,135,369
===========


Two significant tenants contributed approximately 30% and 28% of rental
income for the year ended December 31, 1998. In addition, one significant
tenant will contribute approximately 66% of future minimum rental income.

The future minimum rental income due Fund IV and V Associates under
noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 1998 is as follows:



Year ending December 31:

1999 $1,527,390
2000 1,344,740
2001 1,288,923
2002 1,264,830
2003 461,742
Thereafter 16,813
----------
$5,904,438
==========


Three significant tenants contributed approximately 54%, 17%, and 13% of
rental income for the year ended December 31, 1998. In addition, one
significant tenant will contribute approximately 82% of future minimum rental
income.

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6. QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

Presented below is a summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information
for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:





1998 Quarters Ended
---------------------------------------------
March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
-------- ------- ------------ -----------

Revenues $146,971 $208,024 $138,164 $162,678
Net income 131,848 187,279 121,019 133,888
Net income allocated to Class A limited partners 131,848 187,279 121,019 133,888
Net income per Class A limited partner unit $ 0.10 $ 0.14 $ 0.09 $ 0.10
Cash distribution per Class A limited partner unit 0.17 0.19 0.19 0.18






1997 Quarters Ended
---------------------------------------------
March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
-------- ------- ------------ -----------

Revenues $140,722 $181,678 $139,458 $127,593
Net income 116,940 163,948 126,944 112,075
Net income allocated to Class A limited partners 116,940 163,948 126,944 112,075
Net income per Class A limited partner unit $ 0.09 $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.08
Cash distribution per Class A limited partner unit 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.19


7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Management, after consultation with legal counsel, is not aware of any
significant litigation or claims against the Partnership or the Company. In
the normal course of business, the Partnership or the Company may become
subject to such litigation or claims.

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND IV, L.P.
(A GEORGIA PUBLIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
SCHEDULE III--REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 1998



Initial Cost
------------------------- Costs of
Buildings and Capitalized
Description Encumbrances Land Improvements Improvements
- ------------------------------------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------------

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE (A) None $2,551,645 $ 0 $ 7,860,501
G.E. LIGHTING NATIONAL CUSTOMER CENTER (B) None 529,546 4,158,223 422,504
MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT (C) None 479,386 0 3,949,942
JACKSONVILLE IBM BUILDING (D) None 1,384,751 0 7,618,067
---------- ---------- -----------
Total $4,945,328 $4,158,233 $19,851,014
========== ========== ===========




Gross Amount at Which Carried at December 31, 1998
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Buildings and Construction
Description Land Improvements in Progress Total
- ------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------------------

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE (A) $2,758,193 $ 7,653,953 $0 $10,412,146
G.E. LIGHTING NATIONAL CUSTOMER CENTER (B) 573,582 4,536,691 0 5,110,273
MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT (C) 512,344 3,916,984 0 4,429,328
JACKSONVILLE IBM BUILDING (D) 1,499,190 7,503,628 0 9,002,818
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Total $5,343,309 $23,611,256 $0 $28,954,565
=========== =========== ============ ===========





Life on Which
Accumulated Date of Date Depreciation
Description Depreciation Construction Acquired is Computed(e)
- ------------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ -------------------

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE (A) $1,872,337 1991 04/04/91 20 to 25 years
G.E. LIGHTING NATIONAL CUSTOMER CENTER (B) 998,291 1991 07/01/92 20 to 25 years
MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT (C) 658,566 1992 09/14/92 20 to 25 years
JACKSONVILLE IBM BUILDING (D) 1,451,908 1992 06/08/92 20 to 25 years
----------
Total $4,981,102


(a) Stockbridge Village is a 13.62-acre retail shopping
center located in Stockbridge, Georgia. It is owned
by Fund III and IV Associates. The Partnership
owned a 43% interest in Fund III and IV Associates
at December 31, 1998.

(b) The G.E. Lighting National Customer Center is a
43,000-square-foot office building located in
Richmond, Virginia. It is owned by Fund III and IV
Associates. The Partnership owned a 43% interest
in Fund III and IV Associates at December 31, 1998.

(c) The Medical Center Project consists of a 17,847-
square-foot medical building completed in March
1993 and a nearly identical medical office building
completed in April 1994. It is owned by Fund IV
and V Associates. The Partnership owned a 38%
interest in Fund IV and V Associates at December
31, 1998.

(d) The Jacksonville IBM Building is a four-story,
88,600-square-foot office building located in
Jacksonville, Florida. It is owned by Fund IV and
V Associates. The Partnership owned a 38% interest
in Fund IV and V Associates at December 31, 1998.

(e) Depreciation lives used for buildings were 40 years
through September 1995, changed to 25 years
thereafter. Depreciation lives used for land
improvements are 20 years.

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WELLS REAL ESTATE FUND IV, L.P.
(A GEORGIA PUBLIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
SCHEDULE III--REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 1998





Accumulated
Cost Depreciation
----------- ------------

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 $28,675,722 $2,995,886
1997 additions 167,891 1,020,249
----------- ------------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 28,843,613 4,016,135
1998 additions 110,952 964,967
----------- ------------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1998 $28,954,565 $4,981,102
=========== ============


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EXHIBIT INDEX
-------------
(Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.)

The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report. Those exhibits
previously filed and incorporated herein by reference are identified below by an
asterisk. For each such asterisked exhibit, there is shown below the
description of the previous filing. Exhibits which are not required for this
report are omitted.



Exhibit Sequential
Number Description of Document Page Number
- --------- ----------------------------------------------- -------------------


*4(a) Agreement of Limited Partnership of Wells N/A
Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. (Exhibit to Form
10-K of Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1991, File No. 0-20103)

*4(b) Certificate of Limited Partnership of Wells N/A
Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. (Exhibit 4(b) to
Registration Statement of Wells Real Estate
Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real Estate Fund V,
L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(a) Management Agreement between Wells Real N/A
Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Management
Company, Inc. (Exhibit to Form 10-K of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1991,
File No. 0-20103)

*10(b) Leasing and Tenant Coordinating Agreement N/A
between Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and
Wells Management Company, Inc. (Exhibit to
Form 10-K of Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991,
File No. 0-20103)

*10(c) Custodial Agency Agreement between Wells N/A
Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Citizens and
Southern Trust Company (Georgia) National
Association (Exhibit 10(f) to Amendment
No. 3 to Registration Statement of Wells
Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real
Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)



[CAPTION]


Exhibit Sequential
Number Description of Document Page Number
- --------- ----------------------------------------------- -------------------


*10(d) Fund III and Fund IV Associates Joint Venture N/A
Agreement dated March 27, 1991 (Exhibit
10(g) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement of Wells Real Estate
Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real Estate Fund V,
L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(e) Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated N/A
October 31, 1990 between 675 Industrial
Park, Ltd. and The Vlass-Fotos Group, Inc.
(Exhibit 10(h) to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to Registration Statement of Wells
Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real
Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(f) Lease dated January 31, 1991 between The N/A
Vlass-Fotos Group, Inc. and The Kroger Co.
(Exhibit 10(i) to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to Registration Statement of Wells
Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real
Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(g) Lease Agreement dated January 31, 1991 between N/A
The Vlass-Fotos Group, Inc. and The Kroger Co.
(Exhibit 10(j) to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to Registration Statement of Wells Real
Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real Estate
Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(h) First Amendment to Lease dated April 3, N/A
1991 between The Vlass-Fotos Group, Inc.
and The Kroger Co. (Exhibit 10(k) to Post-
Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration
Statement of Wells Real Estate Fund IV,
L.P. and Wells Real Estate Fund V, L.P.,
File No. 33-37830)



[CAPTION]


Exhibit Sequential
Number Description of Document Page Number
- --------- ----------------------------------------------- -------------------


*10(i) First Amendment to Lease Agreement dated N/A
April 3, 1991 between The Vlass-Fotos Group,
Inc. and The Kroger Co. (Exhibit 10(l) to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration
Statement of Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.
and Wells Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File
No. 33-37830)

*10(j) Development Agreement dated April 4, 1991 N/A
between Fund III and Fund IV Associates and
The Vlass-Fotos Group, Inc. (Exhibit 10(m)
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement of Wells Real Estate
Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real Estate Fund V,
L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(k) Fund IV and Fund V Associates Joint Venture N/A
Agreement dated April 14, 1992 (Exhibit 10(n)
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to
Registration Statement of Wells Real Estate
Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real Estate Fund V,
L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(l) Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real N/A
Property with GL National, Inc. (Exhibit 10(o)
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to
Registration Statement of Wells Real Estate
Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real Estate Fund V,
L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(m) Lease with International Business Machines N/A
Corporation (Exhibit 10(p) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells
Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(n) Lease with ROLM Company (Exhibit 10(q) to N/A
Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration
Statement of Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.
and Wells Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File
No. 33-37830)



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*10(o) Construction Agreement with McDevitt & Street N/A
Company (Exhibit 10(r) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells
Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(p) Development Agreement with ADEVCO Corporation N/A
(Exhibit 10(s) to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 7 to Registration Statement of Wells
Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real Estate
Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(q) Guaranty of Development Agreement by David M. N/A
Kraxberger (Exhibit 10(t) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells
Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(r) Architect Agreement with Mayes, Sudderth & N/A
Etheredge, Inc. (Exhibit 10(u) to Post-
Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration
Statement of Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.
and Wells Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File
No. 33-37830)

*10(s) Architect Agreement with Peter C. Sutton, N/A
A.I.A. (Exhibit 10(v) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement
of Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and
Wells Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File
No. 33-37830)

*10(t) First Amendment to Joint Venture Agreement N/A
of Fund III and IV Associates dated July 1,
1992 (Exhibit 10(v) to Form 10-K of Wells
Real Estate Fund III, L.P. for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1992, File No. 0-18407)



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*10(u) Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of N/A
Property between Rowe Properties-Markel, L.P.
and Fund III and Fund IV Associates and
Addendum to Agreement for the Purchase and
Sale of Property (Exhibit 10(w) to Form 10-K
of Wells Real Estate Fund III, L.P. for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, File
No. 0-18407)

*10(v) Office Lease with G.E. Lighting, Rider No. 1 N/A
to Lease, Addendum of Lease, Second Addendum
of Lease, Third Amendment of Lease and Fourth
Amendment to Office Lease (Exhibit 10(x) to
Form 10-K of Wells Real Estate Fund III, L.P.
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992,
File No. 0-18407)

*10(w) First Amendment to Joint Venture Agreement N/A
of Fund IV and V Associates dated September 9,
1992 (Exhibit 10(w) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells
Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(x) Option Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of N/A
Real Property (Exhibit 10(x) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real
Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(y) First Amendment to Option Agreement for the N/A
Purchase and Sale of Real Property (Exhibit
10(y) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to
Registration Statement of Wells Real Estate
Fund IV, L.P. and Wells Real Estate Fund V,
L.P., File No. 33-37830)



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*10(z) Partial Assignment and Assumption of Option N/A
Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real
Property (Exhibit 10(z) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells
Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(aa) Lease Agreement with the Executive Committee N/A
of the Baptist Convention of the State of
Georgia, d/b/a Georgia Baptist Health Care
System (Exhibit 10(aa) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells
Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(bb) Construction Contract with Cecil N. Brown N/A
Co., Inc. (Exhibit 10(bb) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement of
Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P. and Wells
Real Estate Fund V, L.P., File No. 33-37830)

*10(cc) Amended and Restated Custodial Agency N/A
Agreement N/A between Wells Real Estate
Fund IV, L.P. and NationsBank of Georgia,
N.A. dated April 1, 1994 (Exhibit to Form
10-K of Wells Real Estate Fund IV, L.P.
for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1994, File No. 0-20103)