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6/05/2026
Listed
$809,000
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280 Lake Caroline Drive, Ruther Glen, VAVideo Tour of 280 Lake Caroline Drive, Ruther Glen, VA.
Welcome to your private waterfront retreat in Lake Caroline-where modern upgrades meet serene lakefront living on one of the community's most desirable lots. Situated on more than half an acre, this turnkey home offers breathtaking 180-degree panoramic lake views, deep water access, and a lifestyle that feels like a permanent vacation. A long paved driveway leads to the attached two-car garage, with ample additional parking for guests, boats, and recreational vehicles. Professionally landscaped grounds surround the home, featuring extensive irrigation and a fully fenced backyard designed for both privacy and enjoyment. Inside, you'll find extensive updates throughout both levels, including 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 while showcasing spectacular water views from multiple rooms. The main level offers comfortable living spaces and access to an elevated three-season porch overlooking the lake. The primary suite features its own private balcony, creating the perfect place to enjoy morning sunrises. Two gas fireplaces provide warmth and ambiance on both levels. The finished lower level is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or entertaining, featuring 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 exceptional with an oversized lakeside deck, expansive lawn, attached storage shed, and private deep-water dock ready for boating, fishing, swimming, and endless lake adventures. Active lawn care and HVAC service contracts will convey to the new owner. Lake Caroline is more than a neighborhood-it's a lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to 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. All of this is located within a secure, amenity-rich community just minutes from I-95, shopping, dining, and schools. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own one of Lake Caroline's premier waterfront properties and enjoy lake living at its finest. Nothing left to do except Move In!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 280 Lake Caroline Dr
General
- Price: $809,000
- HOA FEE: $134/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $2,745 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VACV2010342
- Updated: 6/6/2026
- Added to Site: 21 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Beach, Common Grounds, Community Center, Gated Community, Lake, Pool - Outdoor, Security, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Volleyball Courts, Water/Lake Privileges
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
Location
- County: CAROLINE
- Subdivision: LAKE CAROLINE
- Driving Directions: FROM I-95 TAKE THE LADYSMITH EXIT 110. TURN LEFT ONTO US-1S, TURN RIGHT ONTO LAKE CAROLINE DRIVE, MAKE YOUR FIRST LEFT AND STAY ON LAKE CAROLINE DRIVE.
School Information
- School District: Caroline County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Lewis and Clark
- Middle School: Caroline
- High School: Caroline
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: LCPOA
- Assoc. Fees Include: Management, Road Maintenance, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Security Gate
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic = # of BR
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composite
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 2,808
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,808 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,808 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1982
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Lake, Panoramic, Scenic Vista
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 28,314
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R1
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Front Type: Lake
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $288.11
- Association Fee: $1,612
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2021
- Tax w/Assessment: $527,849
- Tax Amount: $2,745
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1404
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All appliances except washer and dryer . Storage shelves can convey.
- Lot Number: 1645
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Schools
Schools serving 280 Lake Caroline Dr
School District:Caroline County Public Schools, Bowling Green, VA
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lewis & Clark Elementary School 18101 Clark and York Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 | PK-5 | 2.4 mi |
Caroline Middle School 13325 Devils Three Jump Road, Milford, VA 22514 | 6-8 | 6.5 mi |
Caroline High School 19155 Rodgers Clark Blvd, Milford, VA 22514 | 9-12 | 6.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 280 Lake Caroline Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 280 Lake Caroline Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$406,444
13678%
$527,849
38%
2024
$2,950
—
$383,100
—
2023
$2,950
1%
$383,100
1%
2022
$2,933
—
$380,900
—
2021
$2,933
7%
$380,900
15%
2020
$2,746
—
$330,800
—
2019
$2,746
—
$330,800
—
2018
$2,746
—
$330,800
—
2017
$2,746
1%
$330,800
—
2016
$2,713
—
$330,800
1%
2015
$2,711
—
$326,600
—
2014
$2,711
15%
$326,600
—
2013
$2,352
—
$326,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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280 Lake Caroline Drive, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 (MLS# VACV2010342) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 280 Lake Caroline Drive is currently listed for $809,000 and was received on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 280 Lake Caroline Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ruther Glen? You can browse all Ruther Glen real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.