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280 Lake Caroline Drive, Ruther Glen, VA 22546

$809,000
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BEDS3 BATHS3 full SQUARE FEET2,808 MLS#VACV2010572
STATUSACTIVE PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONLAKE CAROLINE SCHOOLCAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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. Four large bay windows fill the home with natural light and frame spectacular water views from multiple rooms. (Full List of Upgrades is in Documents!) 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.

280 Lake Caroline Drive | MLS# VACV2010572

This single family home located at 280 Lake Caroline Drive, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $809,000. This property was built in 1982 and has 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with 2808 sq. ft. Lake Caroline Drive is located in the LAKE CAROLINE subdivision within the CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district. Search LAKE CAROLINE real estate on www.montaguemillerandcompany.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Other, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Shelving, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows
Cooling: Central A/C
Fireplaces: 1
Fuel Type: Electric
Garage: 2
Heating: Heat Pump(s)
Home Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
Lot Size: 0.65 Acres
Roof Type: Composite
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $2,745
Year Built: 1982

Feature Descriptions

Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Community 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
Days on Site: 1
Exterior: Brick
Exterior: 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
Flooring: Carpet
HOA Fee: $1612.00/Annually
Interior: 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
Lake Name: Lake Caroline
Location: Lake
Lot: 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
Lot Dimensions: 0.65 Acre(S)
Number of Rooms: 16
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking, Private, Secure Parking, Surface
Parking Notes: 2 Total Parking Spaces
Rooms: 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
Sewer: Septic = # of BR
Special View Info: Lake, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Water, Gard
SQFT Above Finished: 2808
SQFT Total Finished: 2808
Structure Type: Detached
Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Propane
Water: Community, Private/Community Water
Water Access: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Private Beach, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard, Sail
Waterfront: Boat/Launch Ramp - Private, Private Dock Site
Wooded: Yes

Room Sizes

Living Room: 15 x 14 Level - Main
Dining Room: 11 x 10 Level - Main
Family Room: 22 x 20 Level - Main
Kitchen: 13 x 11 Level - Main
Primary Bedroom: 16 x 14 Level - Main
Primary Bathroom: 5 x 7 Level - Main
Bedroom 2: 13 x 11 Level - Main
Bathroom 2: 11 x 5 Level - Main
Kitchen: 13 x 7 Level - Lower 1
Recreation Room: 23 x 17 Level - Lower 1
Bathroom 3: 9 x 6 Level - Lower 1
Bonus Room: 13 x 14 Level - Lower 1
Utility Room: 8 x 6 Level - Lower 1
Bedroom 3: 13 x 15 Level - Lower 1
Hobby Room: 13 x 18 Level - Lower 1
Sun/Florida Room: 29 x 10 Level - Main

Local Schools

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

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Samson Properties
Agency Phone: 5406811500

Shown By

Agency Title: Montague Miller & Co. Realtors
Agency Phone:

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$ 2,265.19 per month $1,800.48 Principal & Interest $228.75 Property Tax $235.96 Homeowner's Insurance

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