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280 LAKE CAROLINE DRIVE, RUTHER GLEN, VA 22546

LAKE CAROLINE · CAROLINE County

Key Facts

3Beds
3Baths
2,808Sq Ft
1982Year Built
0.65Lot (acres)
2Garage

Description

Rare Deep-Water Lakefront Living—Turnkey, 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 Caroline’s 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. (Full List of Upgrades is in Documents!) 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 Caroline’s standout waterfront properties. Nothing left to do except move in and start enjoying lakefront living.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Structure Type

House

Year Built

1982

Living Area

2,808 sq ft

Lot Size

0.65 acres

Garage Spaces

2

Parking Spaces

2

Zoning

R1

Days on Market

4

MLS® Listing#

VACV2010572

Property Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s)Kitchen IslandPantryRecessed LightingWalk-In Closet(s)Built-in FeaturesCrown Molding

Exterior

OtherLightingRain Gutters

Appliances

Electric Water HeaterWater Purifier

Cooling

Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Electric

Heating

ElectricHeat Pump

Flooring

CarpetWood

Basement

FinishedExterior EntryWalk-Out AccessOtherDaylightFullSump PumpInterior Entry

Pool

Community

Parking

Garage Door OpenerAsphaltPrivatePavedSecuredGarageAttached

Lot Features

SlopedWoodedClearedFront YardPrivateSecludedFew TreesBack YardWaterfront

Construction

Brick

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

Roof

Composition

Security

Security Lights

Community

PoolSidewalks

Utilities

Cable AvailablePropaneElectricity Available

Rooms

  • Main
  • Main
  • Main
  • Bathroom 2Main
  • Bathroom 3
  • Bedroom 2Main
  • Bedroom 3
  • Bonus Room
  • Dining RoomMain
  • Family RoomMain
  • Kitchen
  • KitchenMain
  • Living RoomMain
  • Utility Room

Schools

Elementary:
LEWIS AND CLARK
Middle:
CAROLINE
High:
CAROLINE
District:
CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Financial Details

HOA

$1,612 / Annually

LCPOA

Annual Taxes

$2,745

Tax year 2025

Assessed Value

$527,849

Parcel Number

67A5-1-1645

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!

Affordability Calculator

$161,800

Estimated monthly payment

$4,306/mo

Principal $647,200 · Est. interest $902,902 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in RUTHER GLEN, VA

$486,131
Median Listing Price
47
Median Days on Market
2,061
Median Sq Ft
$238
Median Price / Sq Ft
316
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 66% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 21% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in RUTHER GLEN, VA.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Madison Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.5 mi away

  • The Carmel School

    Secondary · 4.4 mi away

  • Caroline High School

    Secondary · 6.2 mi away

  • Caroline Middle School

    Secondary · 6.5 mi away

  • Beaverdam Elementary School

    Elementary · 7.2 mi away

  • Bowling Green Elementary School Pta

    Elementary · 10.5 mi away

  • Berkeley Elementary School

    Elementary · 10.6 mi away

  • Caroline County Public Schools

    School · 10.7 mi away

  • Bowling Green Elementary School

    Elementary · 10.7 mi away

  • Chesapeake Bay Governors School

    School · 10.8 mi away

  • Thornburg Middle School

    Secondary · 11.6 mi away

  • Riverview Elementary School

    Elementary · 11.8 mi away

  • Patrick Henry High School

    Secondary · 12.1 mi away

  • Spotsylvania County Public Schools

    School · 13.5 mi away

  • Quest Alternative Education Program

    School · 13.5 mi away

  • Massaponax High School

    Secondary · 13.7 mi away

  • Patrick Henry High School

    Secondary · 13.8 mi away

  • Spotsylvania High School

    Secondary · 13.9 mi away

  • Spotsyhigh75

    School · 13.9 mi away

  • Post Oak Middle School

    School · 14.0 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Samson Properties - 5406811500

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