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$3,850 Total Monthly Price

686 Lake Caroline Dr

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Ruther Glen, VA 22546

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804-223-1555

  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Square Feet

    3,276 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • 71 Feet of Waterfront
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Beach
  • Pier or Dock
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Boat Ramp
686 Lake Caroline Dr
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About This Home

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Stunning Lakefront Rental in Lake Caroline! More than just a home to rent, this is a lifestyle. Enjoy waterfront living in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath lakefront home in the gated community of Lake Caroline. With over 3,200 square feet of living space, stunning lake views, and convenient access to I-95, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and accessibility. Inside, the bright open floor plan features vaulted ceilings, Palladian windows, a cozy gas fireplace, and an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary suite offers a private bath, walk-in closet, and direct access to the screened porch overlooking the water. The fully finished walk-out basement includes a large recreation room with a pool table, second kitchen, and full bath, providing plenty of space for entertaining or guests. Outside, enjoy the expansive deck and private dock with deep water and electricity. Whether you love boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water, this home offers a lifestyle you'll look forward to every day. Residents enjoy access to Lake Caroline's private lake, beach, pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, playgrounds, boat ramps, and 24-hour gated security. Rarely does a waterfront home like this become available for lease. Come experience lake living at its best.

686 Lake Caroline Dr is a house located in Caroline County and the 22546 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Caroline County Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 2003

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Walk-In Closet 3 Main Level Bedrooms 3 Full Bathrooms En-Suite Bathroom

Finished Basement

Heated Basement Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Connecting Stairway Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Flooring

Wood Carpet Vinyl

Home Design

Contemporary Architecture Vinyl Siding Asphalt Roof Slab Foundation

Home Security

Security Gate Storm Doors

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Vaulted Ceiling Skylights Recessed Lighting Sliding Doors Ceiling Fan Insulated Doors Gas Fireplace 3,276 Sq Ft Home Fireplace With Glass Doors Fireplace Mantel Property has 2 Levels

Kitchen

Stainless Steel Appliances Electric Oven or Range Built-In Microwave Dishwasher Self-Cleaning Oven

Laundry

Laundry on main level Electric Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,850 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term Available 8/14/26 $45 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 67A2-1-361 Tenant pays for all utilities No Smoking Allowed Residential Lease

Lot Details

71 Feet of Waterfront Home fronts navigable water Partially Wooded Lot Front and Side Yard Landscaped Wrought Iron Fence Property is in excellent condition Level Lot Decorative Fence Property is zoned R1

Outdoor Features

1 Dock Slip Canoe or Kayak Water Access Boat Ramp Property is near a lake Lake Privileges Deck Enclosed Patio or Porch Physical Dock Slip Conveys Powered Boats Permitted Personal Watercraft Dock Against Bulkhead Exterior Lighting Swimming Allowed

Parking

2 Car Attached Garage Front Facing Garage Garage Door Opener Driveway

Schools

Lewis And Clark Elementary School Caroline Middle School Caroline High School

Utilities

Central Air Heat Pump System Back Up Electric Heat Pump System Electric Water Heater Cable TV Available On Site Septic Septic Less Than The Number Of Bedrooms

Views

Lake Views

Community Details

Amenities

Clubhouse Picnic Area Recreation Room

Overview

$138 Monthly HOA Fees Lake Caroline HOA Lake Caroline Subdivision Association fees include common area maintenance, management, pool(s), recreation facility, reserve funds, road maintenance, security gate, snow removal

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Recreation

Beach Pier or Dock Fishing Allowed Community Pool Tennis Courts Community Basketball Court Community Playground

Security

24-Hour Security Gated Community

Contact

  • Listed by Erin Ann Kerch | eXp Realty, LLC
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    Bright MLS, Inc.
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Ruther Glen

Ruther Glen is a charming small town with a secluded vibe and a rural atmosphere. Located along Interstate 95, Ruther Glen is very accessible. Residents are only 30 miles north of Richmond and 80 miles south of Washington, DC. Many Ruther Glen locals commute into Richmond for work and entertainment options, but DC is a great choice for weekend getaways. Ruther Glen is situated just a few miles north of Kings Dominion, a massive theme park known for roller coasters, thrill rides, a waterpark, and animatronic dinosaurs. It’s the perfect place to enjoy quality time with family and friends just outside of town.

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Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement
  • Waterfront
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Mary Washington
Drive: 39 min 24.0 mi
Reynolds C.C., Parham Road
Drive: 40 min 28.8 mi
University of Richmond
Drive: 55 min 37.4 mi
Reynolds C.C., Goochland
Drive: 68 min 52.0 mi
686 Lake Caroline Dr is within 39 minutes or 24.0 miles from University of Mary Washington. It is also near Reynolds C.C., Parham Road and University of Richmond.
Schools
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
1,009 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Caroline Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
983 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Caroline High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,315 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Ladysmith Baptist Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Ashland Amtrak
Drive: 30 min 19.9 mi
Fredericksburg Amtrak
Drive: 39 min 24.1 mi
Fredericksburg
Drive: 39 min 24.2 mi
Lead
 Drive: 39 min 25.1 mi
Leeland Road
Drive: 46 min 28.8 mi
Getting Around
Not Walkable
Walkability
10 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20 / 100

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Soundscore™
91 / 100

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 686 Lake Caroline Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ladysmith Marketplace
Drive: 9 min 3.2 mi
Ladysmith
Drive: 9 min 3.2 mi
Bowling Green Plaza
Drive: 26 min 13.2 mi
686 Lake Caroline Dr has 3 shopping centers within 13.2 miles, which is about a 26-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Quantico Marine Corps Base Griffis
Drive: 68 min 44.4 mi
Quantico Marine Corps Base Cedar Run
Drive: 84 min 46.1 mi
Quantico Marine Corps Base Dumfries
Drive: 90 min 51.2 mi
686 Lake Caroline Dr has 3 military bases within 51.2 miles, the nearest is Quantico Marine Corps Base Griffis which is 44.4 miles away and a 68 minute drive.

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