This spacious 8.59-acre parcel in Caroline County, Virginia is zoned Rural Preservation, offering the flexibility to build a barndominium, modular, or site-built home. Located just 35 minutes from Richmond, the land offers a unique opportunity for residential, recreational, or investment use with no HOA and generous land-use allowances including hunting, camping, and livestock.
Access is excellent via paved asphalt road with legal and physical entry. The terrain is mostly flat (approx. 5% slope), making it easy to build. Polecat Creek borders the northern boundary, adding natural beauty and privacy, while the rest of the property remains dry and highly usable.
- Ruther Glen, VA _ Caroline County _ Polecat Creek Access
- Location: Ruther Glen, VA (Caroline County)
- Conveniently located just off I-95 and VA-207, this property sits in a fast-growing region with strong commuter access to major cities.
Nearby Cities & Travel Distances
- Richmond, VA – 35 minutes
- Fredericksburg, VA – 30 minutes
- Washington, D.C. – 1 hour 20 minutes
- Charlottesville, VA – 1 hour 15 minutes
Local Amenities & Services
Groceries & Supplies
- Food Lion (Ruther Glen) – 10 minutes
- Sheetz, WaWa, 7-Eleven – nearby on US-1 and VA-207
Healthcare
- Caroline Family Practice – 10 minutes
- Mary Washington Hospital (Fredericksburg) – ~35 minutes
Schools
- Zoned for Caroline County Public Schools – elementary, middle, and high schools nearby
Recreation
- Polecat Creek on-site
- Close to North Anna Battlefield Park
- Access to hunting, camping, and natural wildlife
Investment Potential
With no HOA, legal access, power at the street, and zoning that allows multiple build types, this parcel is ideal for a homestead, hunting retreat, or buy-and-hold investment. Located near rapidly developing areas with highway access, it offers excellent long-term value.
📞 Ready to Buy?
Whether you’re planning to build now or invest for later, this 8.59-acre parcel is primed for your vision.
Contact us today to learn more and secure it!
Key Features and Amenities
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Address: Address: Ruther Glen,VA,22546
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City Limit - Outside City - Highway Lot
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Zoning Type- Agricultural / Residential
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Type of Structures:
Barndominium;
Modular;
Single Family;
Site Built Home
Mobile / Manufactured -
Camping Allowed - Yes
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Hunting Allowed - Yes
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Livestock Allowed - Yes
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Electric available at the street
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Septic needs to be installed
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Well needs to be installed
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Septic Required: Yes
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Legal Access - Yes
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Physical Access - Yes
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APN: 68-A-62A
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GPS: 37.965831, -77.493050
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Type of Road Access - Asphalt / Black Top
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Is property buildable? - Yes
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Min. Building Size - None
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Legal Description: PH Perry
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Wetland - Yes, at the back
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Floodzone - Yes, at the back
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Visible Creek - Yes (at the back)
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Slope - Almost Flat
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Annual Taxes - $274.56
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School: Caroline County Public Schools
