280 Lake Caroline Dr, RUTHER GLEN, VA

$775,000

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3

Beds

3

Baths

2,808

Square feet

0.65

Acres

About 280 Lake Caroline Dr

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.

Features of 280 Lake Caroline Dr

MLS® # VACV2010672
Price $775,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3.00
Full Baths 3
Square Footage 2,808
Acres 0.65
Year Built 1982
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached
Style Raised Ranch/Rambler
Status Active Under Contract

Community Information

Address 280 Lake Caroline Dr
Subdivision LAKE CAROLINE
City RUTHER GLEN
County CAROLINE-VA
State VA
Zip Code 22546

Amenities

Amenities Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors
Utilities Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Propane
Parking Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking, Private, Secure Parking, Surface
# of Garages 2
Garages Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
View Lake, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Water, Garden/Lawn
Is Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Lake
Has Pool Yes

Interior

Appliances Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Has Basement Yes
Basement Other, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Shelving, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 2
Fireplaces Gas/Propane
Stories 2

Exterior

Exterior Brick
Exterior Features Bump-outs,Chimney Cap(s),Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights,Gutter System,Lawn Sprinkler,Sidewalks,Underground Lawn Sprinkler,Other,Private Beach
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
Roof Composite
Construction Brick
Foundation Brick/Mortar

School Information

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

Additional Information

Date Listed July 24th, 2026
Days on Market 37
Zoning R1
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeMetro Premier Homes
Contact Info703606-4156

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