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280 Lake Caroline Drive

RUTHER GLEN, VA 22546
  • $789,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 20 Days
  • ID#: VACV2010672
UPDATED: 59 min ago
$789,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.65
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,808
    SQFT
  • $281
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1982
County:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:

Description

Waterfront living doesn't get much better than this.Welcome to 280 Lake Caroline Drive—a beautifully updated lakefront retreat where every day feels like a vacation.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 BRAND NEW ROOF AND SEPTIC, 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. 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.

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280 Lake Caroline Drive RUTHER GLEN, VA 22546

  • Price: $789,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 20 Days
  • Updated: 59 min ago
  • ID#: VACV2010672
3
Beds
3
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.65
Acres
2,808
SQFT
$281
$/SQFT
1982
Built
Neighborhood:
Lake Caroline
County:
Caroline
Elementary School:
Lewis And Clark
Middle School:
Caroline
High School:
Caroline
School District:
Caroline County Public Schools
Property Description
Waterfront living doesn't get much better than this.Welcome to 280 Lake Caroline Drive—a beautifully updated lakefront retreat where every day feels like a vacation.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 BRAND NEW ROOF AND SEPTIC, 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. 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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Raised Ranch/Rambler Construction Materials Brick Distance To Body Of Water 0 Docks 1 Exterior Features Bump-outsChimney Cap(s)Extensive HardscapeExterior LightingFlood LightsGutter SystemLawn SprinklerSidewalksUnderground Lawn SprinklerOtherPrivate Beach Garage Spaces 2.00 Garage Type Garage - Front EntryGarage Door Opener Garage YN Yes Location Type Lake Lot Features Backs to TreesBulkheadedClearedFishing AvailableFront YardInteriorLandscapingPartly WoodedPremiumPrivateRear YardRip-RappedRoad FrontageSecludedSlopingTrees/Wooded Parking Features Asphalt DrivewayPaved DrivewayPaved ParkingPrivateSecure ParkingSurface Parking Types Attached Garage Pool Yes - Community Property Condition Excellent Roof Composite Slips 1 View LakePanoramicScenic VistaTrees/WoodsWaterGarden/Lawn Water Access Features Boat - PoweredCanoe/KayakFishing AllowedPersonal Watercraft (PWC)Private AccessPrivate BeachSwimming AllowedWaterski/WakeboardSail Water Access YN Yes Water Body Name Lake Caroline Water Body Type Lake Water View YN Yes Waterfront Features Boat/Launch Ramp - PrivatePrivate Dock Site Waterfront YN Yes

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 1404 Appliances Built-In MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveStainless Steel AppliancesWasherDryerWater Heater Basement OtherConnecting StairwayDaylightFullFully FinishedHeatedImprovedInterior AccessOutside EntranceRear EntranceShelvingSump PumpWalkout LevelWindows Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 1404 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling Central A/C Fireplace Features Gas/Propane Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 2 Flooring Carpet Heating Heat Pump(s) Heating YN Yes Interior Features 2nd KitchenBathroom - Walk-In ShowerBathroom - Tub ShowerBreakfast AreaBuilt-InsCarpetCeiling Fan(s)Chair RailingsCrown MoldingsDining AreaEntry Level BedroomFamily Room Off KitchenKitchen - GourmetKitchen - IslandPantryPrimary Bath(s)Recessed LightingUpgraded CountertopsWalk-in Closet(s)Water Treat SystemWood Floors Levels 2 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Room List Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3KitchenFamily RoomSun/Florida RoomRecreation RoomUtility RoomBathroom 2Bathroom 3Bonus RoomHobby RoomPrimary Bathroom Rooms Total 16

Property Features

Acceptable Financing ConventionalFHAVAVariableUSDA Accessibility Features None Association Amenities Common GroundsCommunity CenterGated CommunityLakePool - OutdoorSecurityTennis CourtsTot Lots/PlaygroundVolleyball CourtsWater/Lake PrivilegesBasketball CourtsBeachBoat Dock/SlipBoat RampClub HousePier/DockPicnic AreaRecreational CenterSwimming PoolPickleball Courts Association Fee 1612.00 Association Fee Frequency Annually Association Fee Includes Common Area MaintenanceManagementPool(s)Recreation FacilityReserve FundsRoad MaintenanceSecurity GateSnow RemovalOther Association Name LCPOA Association YN Yes Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Federal Flood Zone YN No Foundation Details Brick/Mortar Heating Fuel Electric Historic YN No Hot Water Electric Navigable Water YN Y New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 805174679424 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Septic = # of BR Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 2745.00 Tax Lot 1645 Utilities Cable TV AvailableElectric AvailablePropane Vacation Rental YN No Water Source CommunityPrivate/Community Water Year Built Effective 2021 Zoning R1

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©2026 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or City Smart Living | Keller Williams Metro Center. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2026-08-14T13:56:58.487.
 
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