Ruther Glen, VA — Space, Value & I-95 Convenience
Ruther Glen is an unincorporated community in southern Caroline County, near I-95 and State Route 207 and about 30 miles north of Richmond. It includes the Carmel Church interchange and two lake communities.
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Ruther Glen's ZIP code is 22546. The area includes the Carmel Church interchange on I-95 and two planned lake communities, Lake Caroline and Lake Land'Or, which the Census counts as separate census-designated places.
Lake Land'Or is a gated, private community off Welsh Drive, with "Heritage" and "Land'Or" sides, a guest-pass system and boat and RV storage. Buyers in either lake community should ask for the association's resale documents and check its dues and rules.
Two of Caroline County's three elementary schools are in Ruther Glen: Lewis and Clark Elementary (18101 Clark and York Boulevard) and Madison Elementary (9075 Chance Place). Older students attend Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School in Milford. The Carmel School, a private Christian school, is also in Ruther Glen.
Mattaponi Springs golf course is in Ruther Glen. Meadow Event Park, home of the State Fair of Virginia, is close by on Dawn Boulevard in Doswell, on The Meadow, the farm where Triple Crown winner Secretariat was born. Lake Anna State Park, on a 13,000-acre lake, is in Spotsylvania County.
Ruther Glen is unincorporated, so owners pay the Caroline County real estate tax: $0.52 per $100 of assessed value for calendar year 2025. Lake communities add association dues.
Caroline County runs the Carmel Church–Ladysmith Water System, which serves the I-95 / Route 1 corridor. The county's broadband project covers both sides of I-95, with Verizon to the west and Breezeline to the east.
The Jericho School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. For hospital care, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center (8260 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville) is to the south and Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg is to the north.
Life in Ruther Glen
- Lake communities
- Golf nearby
- Large lot sizes
- Easy I-95 access
- Growing community
- Outdoor lifestyle
Why Live in Ruther Glen?
Ruther Glen is the ideal choice for buyers who want lake community living, generous space, and easy highway access — all at a price point that's hard to match anywhere else in the region.
Commute & Access
Ruther Glen sits along I-95 and State Route 207, about 30 miles north of Richmond, and includes the Carmel Church interchange on I-95.
Schools
Two of Caroline County's three elementary schools are in Ruther Glen: Lewis and Clark Elementary and Madison Elementary. Older students attend Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School in Milford. The Carmel School, a private Christian school, is also in Ruther Glen.
Real Estate Market
Ruther Glen is experiencing consistent buyer demand, particularly for Lake Land'Or properties and large rural parcels. Values have appreciated steadily as more buyers discover the community.
Ruther Glen FAQ
Is Ruther Glen near I-95?
Yes. It sits along I-95 and State Route 207, about 30 miles north of Richmond, and includes the Carmel Church interchange.
What are Lake Caroline and Lake Land'Or?
Two planned lake communities in Ruther Glen, each counted by the Census as its own census-designated place. Lake Land'Or is gated, with a guest-pass system.
Which elementary schools are in Ruther Glen?
Lewis and Clark Elementary and Madison Elementary.
Does Ruther Glen have public water?
Parts of the I-95 / Route 1 corridor are on Caroline County's Carmel Church–Ladysmith Water System. Confirm service for a specific address with the county.
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