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Price
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7/02/2026
Listed
$809,000
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MLS
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Property 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.
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: VACV2010572
- Updated: 7/5/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 16
- Rooms/Areas: 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
- Interior Features: 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, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Carpet
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: 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, Club House, Pier/Dock, Picnic Area, Recreational Center, Swimming Pool
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: 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
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking, Private, Secure Parking, Surface
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: CAROLINE
- Subdivision: LAKE CAROLINE
- Driving 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!
- Location Details: Lake
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: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Security Gate, Snow Removal, Other
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: Community, Private/Community Water
- Dist. to Water: 0 Feet
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Shelving, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composite
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 2,808
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- 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, Trees/Woods, Water, Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 28,314
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: 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 Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Private Beach, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard, Sail
- Water Front Type: Lake
- Water Front Name: Lake Caroline
- Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
- Docks: 1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $288.11
- Association Fee: $1,612
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- 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: 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 |
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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
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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
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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# VACV2010572) 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 July 02, 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.