The Turkey Perch On Maddox

This charming 3-bed, 1-bath stucco home tucked into the Maddox neighborhood. Features an attached garage, carport, greenhouse, storage shed, covered patio, and raised garden beds. The functional layout includes a bright living/dining area, spacious kitchen with abundant storage, natural gas heat, and three bedrooms with ceiling fans and ample natural light. Fenced garden area offers space to grow and enjoy outdoor living.

Land

This property features a generously sized backyard with mature elm and catalpa trees that provide abundant shade during the warmer months. Fragrant honeysuckle borders the northern fence, while a holly bush enhances the front yard with year-round color. Gardeners will appreciate the fertile, well-amended soil, which has consistently produced successful gardens in recent years. The property also includes irrigation water rights through the Lower Animas Ditch, providing a valuable resource for maintaining the landscape and gardens.

Improvements

Thoughtfully improved for both function and flexibility, the property features fully fenced front and back yards, creating a safe and private setting for children, pets, and outdoor activities. A shed provides convenient extra storage, while the attached garage—one of the few original garages in the Maddox neighborhood that remains intact—offers exceptional space for parking, projects, hobbies, or a dedicated workshop.

Recreation

Recreation & Lifestyle
The Durango-Farmington area is widely recognized as one of the Four Corners’ outdoor recreation hubs, offering year-round access to world-class adventure. Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hunting, or exploring the Southwest’s rich history, you’ll find it all within a short drive.
Hiking & Biking

Glade Run Recreation Area (10-15 minutes) – Over 40 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and OHV riding.
Animas River Trail – A paved multi-use trail following the Animas River through Farmington, ideal for walking, jogging, and cycling.
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness (45 minutes) – One of New Mexico’s most spectacular badlands, known for hoodoos, petrified wood, and incredible photography.
Alien Run Mountain Bike Trail System – Nationally recognized single-track with trails for all skill levels.
Navajo Lake State Park – Miles of shoreline and nearby hiking opportunities.

Water Recreation

Animas River – Floating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing.
San Juan River (Quality Waters) – Internationally famous for trophy rainbow and brown trout fishing.
Navajo Lake State Park – New Mexico’s largest lake, offering boating, sailing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, camping, and excellent fishing.

Rock Climbing

Cox Canyon Arch
Navajo Dam Cliffs
World-class sandstone climbing around Durango and Cortez.
Numerous bouldering opportunities throughout the Four Corners region.

Golf
Within approximately 30 minutes:

Pinon Hills Golf Course
Riverview Golf Course
San Juan Country Club

Hunting
Farmington is ideally located for sportsmen, with access to millions of acres of public land managed by the BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and State Trust lands.
Nearby hunting opportunities include:

New Mexico GMU 2 – One of the state’s premier elk units, also offering mule deer, black bear, turkey, mountain lion, and small game opportunities.
Nearby access to GMUs 6, 7, and 23, providing additional opportunities for elk, deer, pronghorn, and predators.
Colorado hunting opportunities begin approximately one hour north.

Off-Road & OHV

Glade Run Recreation Area features one of the Southwest’s premier OHV trail systems.
Thousands of miles of BLM roads and trails throughout San Juan County.

National Parks & Monuments
Within 1 Hour

Aztec Ruins National Monument (10 min walk)
Salmon Ruins Museum (20 min)
Chaco Culture National Historical Park (1.5-2 hrs)

1–2 Hours

Mesa Verde National Park
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument
Navajo National Monument

2–3 Hours

Bears Ears National Monument
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument
Colorado National Monument

3–4 Hours

Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

4–5 Hours

Capitol Reef National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Grand Canyon National Park (approximately 5 hours)

This location truly places you in the heart of the Four Corners, where high-desert landscapes, alpine mountains, rivers, lakes, and some of the nation’s most remarkable archaeological sites are all within easy reach. Few communities offer such diverse access to outdoor recreation—from trophy trout fishing and premier elk hunting to mountain biking, rafting, skiing, and visits to nine national parks and monuments in every direction. For buyers seeking an active lifestyle, Farmington is one of the Southwest’s best-kept secrets.

Agriculture

Enjoy the benefits of a productive backyard homestead on this thoughtfully improved property. A greenhouse (negotiable) extends the growing season by providing an ideal environment for starting seedlings, while three raised garden beds offer ample space to cultivate fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers. Irrigation water rights from the Lower Animas Ditch provide an economical and reliable source of water for the landscape and gardens, reducing dependence on municipal water. The associated water rights are transferable to the buyer through the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

A valuable feature of the property is its irrigation water right through the Lower Animas Ditch. The allocation provides water for approximately 0.165 acres, making it well-suited for maintaining a lawn, mature shade trees, greenhouse, raised garden beds, and landscaping throughout the growing season. With a dedicated irrigation source, you’ll enjoy the freedom to cultivate a thriving garden while minimizing dependence on city water. The irrigation water rights transfer with the property to the new owner through the Office of the State Engineer.

Region & Climate

Aztec, New Mexico sits in the Four Corners region on the Colorado Plateau. This semi-arid climate features high-desert terrain, grasslands, and pinyon-juniper woodlands, with proximity to the Animas River.

History

They Turkey Perch get its name from the wild Rio Grande Turkey that meander the neighborhood in the mornings and evening, giving a fun (and sometimes funny) viewing experience.   Also to be noted is the home’s close proximity to the Animas River and Aztec Ruins National Monument.  A 10 minute walk will take you on the the Animas River Trail, over the beautifully lit river bridge and onto the grounds of our National Monument.  You are also within a 10 minute walk to the neighborhood grocery store, bank, urgent care, pharmacy, hardware store, tire/mechanic shops, auto parts store, churches and local restaurants.

Location

Convenient Four Corners Location with Easy Travel Access

Regional Aviation: Located just 35 minutes from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) for general aviation and 40 minutes from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) for daily commercial connections to major hubs like Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.
International Travel: Positioned under 3 hours from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), providing seamless access to primary domestic and international carriers via a direct drive on US-550.