280 Lake Caroline Drive Ruther Glen, VA $ 809,000
280 Lake Caroline Drive
$ 809,000
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280 Lake Caroline Drive

Ruther Glen, VA, 22546
$ 809,000
Bedrooms3 Baths3.0 Sq 2,808

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$ 5,108

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Single Family Home for sale in Ruther Glen, VA

for $809,000 with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 2,808 square foot home was built in 1982 on a lot size of 0.65.

Rare Deep-Water Lakefront LivingTurnkey, Updated, and Ready for Your Next Chapter at Lake Caroline. Welcome to 280 Lake Caroline Drive, a private waterfront retreat where thoughtful updates, wide lake views, and true move-in readiness come together on one of Lake Carolines most desirable lots. Set on more than half an acre with breathtaking 180-degree lake views and deep-water access, this beautifully maintained home delivers the feel of a year-round resort with the comfort and practicality of everyday living. A long paved driveway leads to the attached two-car garage, with generous additional parking for guests, boats, and recreational vehicles. Professionally landscaped grounds, extensive irrigation, and a fully fenced backyard create a setting designed for privacy, ease, and outdoor enjoyment. Inside, the home has been extensively updated across both levels. Highlights include remodeled bathrooms, updated flooring, newer kitchen appliances, a 2024 HVAC system, 2022 water heater, and a whole-house water filtration system installed in 2025. Four large bay windows fill the home with natural light and frame spectacular water views from multiple rooms. The main level offers comfortable living spaces and direct access to an elevated three-season porch overlooking the lake. The primary suite includes its own private balcony, an ideal spot for morning coffee, sunrise views, and quiet evenings by the water. Two gas fireplaces add warmth and character on both levels. The finished lower level offers excellent flexibility for guests, extended stays, multigenerational living, remote work, hobbies, or entertaining. This level features a spacious family room, large bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, two bonus rooms, one currently used as a fourth bedroom, and additional storage space. Outdoor living is where this property truly shines. Enjoy an oversized lakeside deck, expansive lawn, attached storage shed, and private deep-water dock ready for boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and quiet days on the water. Active lawn care and HVAC service contracts convey to the new owner, adding convenience from day one. Lake Caroline offers an outstanding waterfront lifestyle with a 277-acre full-service lake, two sandy beaches, swimming pool with lifeguards, clubhouse, playgrounds, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, fishing, boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and year-round community events. This is an exceptional fit for a full-time residence, relocation to the area, second home, weekend retreat, or move-up waterfront purchase. Located within a gated, amenity-rich community just minutes from I-95, shopping, dining, and schools, 280 Lake Caroline Drive is a rare opportunity to own one of Lake Carolines standout waterfront properties. Nothing left to do except move in and start enjoying lakefront living.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 809,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

3

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 2,745

Style

Raised Ranch/Rambler

Lot Size

0.65

Year Built

1982

Town/City

Ruther Glen

County/Region

Caroline

MLS | Web ID

VACV2010572

Features
General
Living Area 2808
Sewer Septic = # of BR
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Utilities Cable TV Available Electric Available Propane
Possession 31-60 Days CD
Roof Composite
Zoning R1
HOA Fee 1612.00
Garage Spaces 2.00
Association Fee Includes Common Area Maintenance Management Pool(s) Recreation Facility Reserve Funds Road Maintenance Security Gate Snow Removal Other
Architectural Style Raised Ranch/Rambler
Construction Materials Brick
School District CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Year Built 1982
View Lake Panoramic Scenic Vista Trees/Woods Water Garden/Lawn
Levels 2
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel Electric
Waterfront Features Boat/Launch Ramp - Private Private Dock Site
Accessibility Other
Assoc Fee Paid Per Annually
County CAROLINE
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
Association Amenities Common Grounds Community Center Gated Community Lake Pool - Outdoor Security Tennis Courts Tot Lots/Playground Volleyball Courts Water/Lake Privileges Basketball Courts Beach Boat Dock/Slip Boat Ramp
HOA Y
Subdivision Name LAKE CAROLINE
Garage Y/N Y
Water Access Y/N Y
Other Structures Above Grade Below Grade
Total Rooms 16
Full Baths 3
Status ACTIVE
Directions From Jeff Davis highway enter Lake Caroline Gate. Call ahead to register. Past gate take first left and follow Lake Caroline Drive halfway around the lake to number 280. Welcome Home!
City RUTHER GLEN
Body of Water Lake Caroline
Disclosures Prop Disclosure
Association Name LCPOA
Senior Community Y/N N
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 28314.00
Tax Annual Amount 2745.0
Property Condition Excellent
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N N
Bathrooms Full Main Level 2
Bathrooms Count Main Level 2.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 288.11
Acceptable Financing Conventional FHA VA Variable USDA
Historic Y/N N
Vacation Rental Y/N N
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Location Type Lake
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Estimated
Legal Subdivision LAKE CAROLINE
Tax Lot 1645
Association Recreation Fee N
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Interior
Interior Amenities 2nd Kitchen Bathroom - Walk-In Shower Bathroom - Tub Shower Breakfast Area Built-Ins Carpet Ceiling Fan(s) Chair Railings Crown Moldings Dining Area Entry Level Bedroom Family Room Off Kitchen Kitche
Heating Fuel Electric
Basement Other Connecting Stairway Daylight Full Fully Finished Heated Improved Interior Access Outside Entrance Rear Entrance Shelving Sump Pump Walkout Level Windows
Flooring Carpet
Total Fireplaces 1
Hot Water Electric
Basement (Y/N) Y
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N Y
Above Grade Finished Area 2808
Half Baths 0
Central Air Y/N Y
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Room Type Living Room Dining Room Primary Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Kitchen Family Room Sun/Florida Room Recreation Room Utility Room Bathroom 2 Bathroom 3 Bonus Room Hobby Room Primary Bathroom
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 3
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Exterior
Exterior Amenities Bump-outs Chimney Cap(s) Extensive Hardscape Exterior Lighting Flood Lights Gutter System Lawn Sprinkler Sidewalks Stone Retaining Walls Underground Lawn Sprinkler Other Private Beach
Pool Yes - Community
Parking Features Asphalt Driveway Paved Driveway Paved Parking Private Secure Parking Surface
Lot Features Backs to Trees Bulkheaded Cleared Fishing Available Front Yard Interior Landscaping Partly Wooded Premium Private Rear Yard Rip-Rapped Road Frontage Secluded Sloping Trees/Wooded
Water Source Community Private/Community Water
Inclusions Storage shelves can convey.
Garage Features Garage - Front Entry Garage Door Opener
Type of Parking Attached Garage
Foundation Details Brick/Mortar
Water View Y/N Y
Lot Size Acres 0.65
Water Body Type Lake
Lot Size Source Estimated
Waterfront Y/N Y
Water Access Features Boat - Powered Canoe/Kayak Fishing Allowed Personal Watercraft (PWC) Private Access Private Beach Swimming Allowed Waterski/Wakeboard Sail
Number of Docks 1
Land Assessed Value 152000.00
Navigable Water Y/N Y
Number of Slips 1
Water Oriented Y/N Y
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Street Number 1 280
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Samson Properties

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Nearby
3535412 Elementary School
3535568 Middle School
Caroline High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
7/3/2026$809,000 Listed Price

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280 Lake Caroline Drive, Ruther Glen, VA, 22546 is a Single Family Home for sale at $809,000 with 2,808 sqft and a lot size of 0.65. 280 Lake Caroline Drive has 3 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, and was built in 1982. The property's zip code is 22546 which is in Ruther Glen, VA