Would You Build on This Street? 5 of the Most Desirable Caulfield North Streets for Your Dream Home

There’s no shortage of beautiful streets in Caulfield North. But when it comes to building your dream home, not every street is created equal.

Whether you’re a family planning a long-term residence or a buyer looking to build and add value, choosing the right street is just as important as the size of the land or the design of the house.

The best streets share a few key traits:

• Low traffic and quiet outlooks

• Strong resale potential and prestige

• Wide blocks with generous frontages

• Neighbourhood consistency — not overrun by development

• Access to schools, parks, transport, and retail

We’ve identified five streets in Caulfield North that consistently stand out for these reasons — and that offer rare opportunities to build when sites become available.

1. Manor Grove

Location: Off Orrong Road, near Balaclava Road Google Maps: View Manor Grove 

Why it stands out:

• A true cul-de-sac with only seven freestanding homes

• Adjacent to the heritage-listed Labassa Mansion

• No through traffic, no development pressure

• Almost entirely unknown — even to long-time locals

The privacy and positioning of Manor Grove make it one of the few streets in Caulfield North where buyers feel like they’ve found something exclusive. Blocks here, when available, are wide, flat, and ideal for high-quality construction.

2. Sagamore Court

Location: Off Narrawa Road, near Hawthorn Road Google Maps: View Sagamore Court 

A quiet, short court with excellent access to shops and trams. The homes here are predominantly mid-century brick, but the street has started to see larger rebuilds. Sagamore Court offers a rare combination of build potential and neighbourhood stability — ideal for families planning to stay long-term.

3. Avoca Grove

Location: Off Inkerman Road, near Kooyong Road Google Maps: View Avoca Grove

Avoca Grove is quietly prestigious. It’s not flashy, but it’s consistently in demand. The blocks are large, setbacks generous, and development minimal. Most homes here are freestanding with wide driveways, making it a favourite among buyers who want to build discreetly and stay for decades.

4. Malonga Court

Location: Off Ferrars Grove, near Inkerman Road Google Maps: View Malonga Court 

A short cul-de-sac that sees very little turnover. Malonga Court is well-located and shielded from noise. With older homes still on original blocks, this street presents an opportunity for buyers who want to build from scratch in a peaceful, well-established neighbourhood.

5. Newington Grove

Location: Off Balaclava Road, near Halstead Street Google Maps: View Newington Grove 

Newington Grove sits close to Caulfield Park and several top schools. While not a dead-end, it functions like one due to its inward bend and limited traffic flow. There’s strong resale appeal here for builders, and many buyers target it for its mix of accessibility and quiet.

Thinking About Building?

Caulfield North’s best streets for building are rarely advertised. Sites are usually held tightly, passed between generations, or sold off-market.

If your goal is to build something that lasts — in a street that holds its value — these five are worth watching.

You can’t always change the block size or the street your home is on. But when you find the right one, the rest tends to fall into place.