280 LAKE CAROLINE DR, Ruther Glen, VA 22546

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,808 sqft

Property Description

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. Four large bay windows fill the home with natural light and frame spectacular water views from multiple rooms. (Full List of Upgrades is in Documents!) 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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 5, 2026 at 8:17PM

Listing Office:

Samson Properties : 5406811500

Listing Agent:

Ernest M Dill : 5408411825

MLS ID:

VACV2010572

Interior

• General: 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
• Rooms: Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3KitchenFamily RoomSun/Florida RoomRecreation RoomUtility RoomBathroom 2Bathroom 3Bonus RoomHobby RoomPrimary Bathroom
• Basement: OtherConnecting stairwayDaylightFullFully finishedHeatedImprovedInterior accessOutside entranceRear entranceShelvingSump pumpWalkout levelWindows
• Flooring: Carpet
• A/C: Central A/C
• Heating: Heat Pump(s)Electric
• Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: Other

Exterior

• General: Bump-outsChimney Cap(s)Extensive HardscapeExterior LightingFlood LightsGutter SystemLawn SprinklerSidewalksStone Retaining WallsUnderground Lawn SprinklerOtherPrivate BeachAbove GradeBelow Grade
• Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
• Parking: Asphalt DrivewayPaved DrivewayPaved ParkingPrivateSecure ParkingSurface

Construction

• Roofing: Composite
• General: Brick2Brick/Mortar

Location

• HOA Amenities: Common GroundsCommunity CenterGated CommunityLakePool - OutdoorSecurityTennis CourtsTot Lots/PlaygroundVolleyball CourtsWater/Lake PrivilegesBasketball CourtsBeachBoat Dock/SlipBoat RampClub HousePier/DockPicnic AreaRecreational CenterSwimming PoolCommon Area MaintenanceManagementPool(s)Recreation FacilityReserve FundsRoad MaintenanceSecurity GateSnow RemovalOther1612.0Annually
• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• County: CAROLINE-VA

Lot

• Zoning: R167A5-1-1645
• View: LakePanoramicScenic VistaTrees/WoodsWaterGarden/Lawn
• Waterfront: 100

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable tv availableElectric availablePropane
• Water: CommunityPrivate/Community Water
• Sewer: Septic = # of BR

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN