Buyer Info – Caroline
In my effort to be THE real estate source in Caroline, Virginia I have put together this list of resources for you, as the Purchaser.
There are some things I think agents should have on their webpages or blogs. This is list is not exhaustive, but is setup to stimulate ideas. A good litmus test to see if your web presences is effective is to see if visitors return.
- Search for Homes and Land for Sale
- HomeBuying Guide
- State and Federal Fair Housing Guidelines
- What Does Virginia Require of an Agent?
- Caroline County Ordinances and Regulations
- Regional Information
- Required Property Disclosure Document
- EPA Lead Based Paint Disclosure (This is the one required by Federal Law)
- EPA Radon Consumer Information
- EPA Mold Information and Disclosures for Consumers
- Consumer’s Guide to Radon
- Green Remodeling Values and Guidelines
- Walkability Score for a given neighborhood
- School Information and Evaluation
- Free Credit Information
- Consumer Explanation and Information Regarding Shortsales
- Crime Statistics
- Weather Information and Patterns
- Workforce and Labor Statistics
- Tract and Block Information
- Locally Issued Permits according to HUD
- Census Information
- Renting Versus Buying Calculator
- Local Marketing Information
- Remodeling Cost versus Value
- CLUE Insurance Reporting Information
- Your Local Planning Commission
- Caroline County’s Webpage
- Caroline County Public Schools
- Caroline County Public Transportation / FRED Schedule
- Hospitals Near Caroline Virginia
- Area Libraries
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- Central Rappahannock Regional Library system, primary facility in downtown Fredericksburg (210,000 volumes)
- Caroline County Library : The main public library carries a total of 35,000 volumes in the system, head quartered in Bowling Green and serves branches in Dawn, Ladysmith and Port Royal.
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- LOCAL TAXES – 2006 Tax Year Real Estate
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- Caroline County:Nominal Tax Rate/$100-$.53; Assessment Ratio-100%
- Town of Bowling Green:Nominal Tax Rate/$100-$.l7; Assessment Ratio-100%
- Town of Port Royal: No separate tax imposed
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- Personal Property/Automobile and Trucks
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- Caroline County: Nominal Tax Rate/$100-$6.25; Assessment Ratio-40%
- Town of Bowling Green: Nominal Tax Rate/$100-$1.20; Assessment Ratio-40%
- Town of Port Royal: No separate tax imposed
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- Sales and Use Tax
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- Caroline County: 1%
- State of Virginia: 4%
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- Zip codes by region
- Bowling Green 22427, 633-5651
- Corbin 22446, (540) 373-1513
- Hanover 23069, (540) 537-5365
- Ladysmith 22501, 448-3316
- Milford 22514, 633-5413
- Port Royal 22535, 742-5759
- Rappahannock Academy 22538, 742-5604
- Ruther Glen 22546, 448-3900
- Sparta 22552, 633-9742
- Woodford 22580, 633-6923
If you’re considering buying a Short Sale listing in Caroline or Spotsylvania, Virginia please review the information below:
Buyer Disclosure for Virginia Short Sales
Using Google Maps To Help In Your Home Search
Information was obtained from the various sources in May 2009. All information should be verified with appropriate sources prior to making any decisions utilizing www.CarolineVABLog.com







