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MLS: #VACV2010572, Listed By: Ernest Dill, Samson Properties, Source:Bright MLS

280 Lake Caroline Drive

RUTHER GLEN, VA 22546
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Bed 3

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Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,808

Sqft

Acres0.65

Acre(Lot)

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 outdoo r 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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Property Type : Residential

Price : $809,000

AD Id : 87538542

MLS Id : VACV2010572

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.65 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,808

Year Built : 1982

Garage : 2

County : CAROLINE

Subdivision: Lake Caroline

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 16 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Other, Daylight, Full, Sump Pump, Interior Entry
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Crown Molding Roof: Composition Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Purifier
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Heat Pump Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Water front: 1

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1982 Building Area Total: 2808 Construction Materials: Brick Frontage Length: 100 Pool Features: Community Private Pool: No Water front Features: Lake View: Water, Lake, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Garden, Scenic Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Other, Lighting, Rain Gutters

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 0.65 Lot Size Source: Estimated Lot Size Square Feet: 28314 Lot Description: Sloped, Wooded, Cleared, Front Yard, Private, Secluded, Few Trees, Back Yard, Waterfront

    Property Information

    Subdivision: LAKE CAROLINE Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 5225 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 44

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $809000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 67A5-1-1645 Tax Lot: 1645 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $2745

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 2 Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Private, Paved, Secured, Garage, Attached

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
    Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes Included Fees: Snow Removal HOA: $1,612.00 Association Amenities: Security, Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Picnic Area, Beach Access, Basketball Court, Boat Dock, Boating, Gated, Recreation Facilities, Playground, Sport Court, Boat Slip Community Features: Pool, Sidewalks

  • School Information

    Elementary School: LEWIS AND CLARK
    Junior High School: CAROLINE
    Senior High School: CAROLINE
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Propane, Electricity Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: From Jeff Davis highway enter Lake Caroline Gate. Call ahead to register. Past gate take first left and follow Lake Caroline Drive halfway around the lake to number 280. Welcome Home! Security Features: Security Lights
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/12/2026 @ 20:27

MLS: VACV2010572 LISTED BY: Ernest Dill, Samson Properties 540-681-1500 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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