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    • $809,000

    280 Lake Caroline Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546

    3beds
    2,808sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1982
    0.65 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $288/sqft
    $134/mo HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Listed by:

    Ernie Dill 540-841-1825,

    Samson Properties (703) 378-8810

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VACV2010572MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: 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
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Balcony Access, Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Engineered Wood, Flooring - Heavy Duty, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 16
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring - Engineered Wood, Flooring - Heavy Duty, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - Ceiling
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 X 13
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 195 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 X 13
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Granite Counters, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - Wall sconces
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 35 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7 X 5
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Granite Counters, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Wall sconces
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 55 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 5 X 11
      Bathroom 3
      • Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - Wall sconces
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 54 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6 X 9
      Bonus room
      • Features: Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 182 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 13
      Dining room
      • Features: Dining Area, Flooring - Engineered Wood, Flooring - Heavy Duty, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Flooring - Wood, Formal Dining Room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 X 11
      Family room
      • Features: Balcony Access, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 440 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20 X 22
      Other
      • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 234 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18 X 13
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Room, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Double Sink, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendants, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 143 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11 X 13
      Kitchen
      • Features: Balcony Access, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Room, Built-in Features, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Dining Area, Double Sink, Flooring - Carpet, Kitchen - Country, Lighting - Ceiling
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 91 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7 X 13
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - Heavy Duty, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Ceiling, Window Treatments
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 210 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 15
      Recreation room
      • Features: Balcony Access, Basement - Finished, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Ceiling
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 391 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17 X 23
      Other
      • Features: Balcony Access, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 290 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10 X 29
      Utility room
      • Features: Basement - Partially Finished, Lighting - Ceiling
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 48 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6 X 8
      Heating
      • Heat Pump, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Treat System, Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, 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)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
      • Basement: Other,Connecting Stairway,Full,Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Shelving,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Windows
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,808
      • Total interior livable area: 2,808 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,808
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Driveway, Paved, Private, Secured, Surface, Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Other
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Bump-outs, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Flood Lights, Rain Gutters, Lawn Sprinkler, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Other, Private Beach
      • Pool features: Community
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Lake, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Water, Garden
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake,Water
      • Waterfront features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Private, Private Dock Site, Lake, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard, Sail
      • Body of water: Lake Caroline
      • Frontage type: Road Frontage
      • Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 100
      Lot
      • Size: 0.65 Acres
      • Features: Backs to Trees, Bulkheaded, Cleared, Fishing Available, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Rip-Rapped, Secluded, Sloped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 67A511645
      • Zoning: R1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Excellent
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1982
      • Major remodel year: 2021

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic = # of BR
      • Water: Community, Private/Community Water
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Propane

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Lake Caroline
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Common Grounds, Community Center, Gated, Lake, Pool, Security, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground, Volleyball Courts, Water/Lake Privileges, Basketball Court, Beach Access, Boat Dock/Slip, Boat Ramp, Clubhouse, Pier/Dock, Picnic Area, Recreation Facilities
      • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Security, Snow Removal, Other
      • HOA fee: $1,612 annually
      • HOA name: LCPOA
      Location
      • Region: Ruther Glen

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $288/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $527,849
      • Annual tax amount: $2,745
      • Date on market: 7/2/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Variable,USDA Loan
      • Inclusions: Storage Shelves Can Convey.
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/3/2026Listed for sale$809,000$288/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VACV2010572 Report a problem
        6/30/2026Listing removed$809,000$288/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VACV2010342 Report a problem
        6/5/2026Listed for sale$809,000+66.8%$288/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VACV2010342 Report a problem
        9/23/2021Sold$485,000$173/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VACV124388 Report a problem
        8/6/2021Pending sale$485,000+9%$173/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VACV124388 Report a problem
        8/3/2021Price change$445,000-19.8%$158/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VACV124388 Report a problem
        6/5/2021Listed for sale$555,000$198/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VACV124388 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,745 -8.2%$527,849 +37.8%
        2024$2,988 +1.3%$383,143
        2023$2,950 +0.6%$383,143 +0.6%
        2022$2,933 $380,884
        2021$2,933 $380,884 +15.1%
        2020-- $330,781
        2019-- $330,781 0%
        2018$2,746 +19.6%$330,800
        2017$2,296 $330,800
        2016$2,296 $330,800 +1.3%
        2015$2,296 $326,600
        2014$2,296 $326,600
        2013-- --
        2012-- --
        2011-- --
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        2002-- $161,200
        2001$1,209 $161,200
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 22546

        Getting around

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        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Lewis And Clark
        • Middle: Caroline
        • High: Caroline
        • District: Caroline County Public Schools

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