In the heart of Lake Caroline — where weekends feel like a getaway and neighbors still wave — sits a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offering something that’s getting harder to find: comfort now, upside later. Positioned on a corner lot with 1,008 square feet of well-used space, this home is perfectly livable just as it is. The layout is practical, the bedrooms are true, and the main living area feels easy and functional. You can move right in and start living without a renovation plan hanging over your head. Could it use cosmetic updates? Absolutely. And that’s where the opportunity comes in. Instead of paying top dollar for someone else’s finishes, you get a solid, move-in-ready home that allows you to update at your pace — building equity along the way. Paint, flooring, fixtures — all cosmetic, all customizable, all on your timeline. For first-time buyers, this is the kind of entry point that makes sense. Affordable, manageable, and located inside a gated community with real amenities. For investors, it’s a smart play — strong rental appeal, a desirable neighborhood, and room to add value without overextending. And let’s not forget Lake Caroline itself — private lake access, beaches, pool, clubhouse, walking trails, and year-round community events. You’re buying more than square footage. You’re buying lifestyle. Comfortable as it stands. Full of potential when you’re ready. In a market where polished homes come with polished price tags, this one gives you breathing room — and options.
Sold for $227,000
$227,000
417 Lake Caroline Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
3beds
1,008sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.46 Acres Lot
$228,100 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$1,856 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,100
$178,000 - $292,000
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Listed by:
Stacie Chandler 540-219-1882,
Lake Anna Island Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VACV2009550
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Dining, Pantry, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Hung
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Street Lights
- Pool features: Community
- Waterfront features: Boat - Length Limit, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, Waterski/Wakeboard, Swimming Allowed, Lake
- Body of water: Lake Caroline
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 67A111252
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Community
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: 24 Hour Security
Community
- Community features: Pool
Location
- Region: Ruther Glen
- Subdivision: Lake Caroline
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,045 annually
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Beach Access, Boat Ramp, Gated, Lake, Picnic Area, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Insurance, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Recreation Facility, Security
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $227,000-1.3%$225/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VACV2009550 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2026 | Pending sale | $230,000$228/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VACV2009550 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $230,000$228/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VACV2009550 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Weichert Realtors Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,300+13%$1/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2019 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Weichert, REALTORS #VACV121274 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Weichert, REALTORS #VACV121274 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,328 +22.3% | $255,380 +83.4% |
| 2024 | $1,086 +1.3% | $139,248 |
| 2023 | $1,072 | $139,248 |
| 2022 | $1,072 | $139,248 |
| 2021 | $1,072 | $139,248 +26.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $110,279 |
| 2019 | -- | $110,279 0% |
| 2018 | $915 +19.5% | $110,300 |
| 2017 | $766 | $110,300 |
| 2016 | $766 | $110,300 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $766 | $106,400 |
| 2014 | $766 | $106,400 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | $59,700 |
| 2001 | $448 | $59,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 22546
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 3/10Caroline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 3/10Caroline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lewis And Clark
- Middle: Caroline
- High: Caroline
- District: Caroline County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Virginia
- Caroline County
- Ruther Glen
- 22546
- 417 Lake Caroline Dr
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