Last Updated on 28/04/2022
Where to buy a villa in Istanbul
With its charming landscape, Istanbul city has been attracting foreigners from worldwide. Whether for investment, living, or holidays, Istanbul has rich options for different types of properties. However, some buyers prefer the villa type. But they are looking desperately without finding a suitable villa in Istanbul. Or they are complaining about the ironically high prices.
However, if you prefer apartments in a luxurious compound you can find useful information in this article.
Yet, Istanbul includes some of the best villas for sale in Tukey. You can find small villas, luxurious villas, and villas with sea views. There are also available flexible payment plans. Actually, the key to this situation is to know where to look for a villa in Istanbul.
History of villas in Istanbul
Villas in Istanbul are difficult to get. Locals look at them with suspicion, as they consider them unsafe and insecure for many decades. Especially in inner-city areas, they were called “Gece kondus,” which means “overnight building.” In the past, these two-story buildings were constructed during the night to avoid construction regulations.
However, later as Istanbul expanded, the government replaced this stock through the gentrification policy. In other words, occupants of such “Gece kondus” were offered cash. Moreover, reputable developers took the lands and combined them to use them later to construct multi-story collective buildings. Therefore, independent houses became rare, and the opportunity of having a villa in central Istanbul for a reasonable price was impossible.
Where to buy a villa in Istanbul for reasonable prices
If you are willing to afford a villa in Istanbul at reasonable prices, you should look at areas outside the center. It would be best if you considered small “Villages” that are still a part of Istanbul to clarify. But, don’t be misled by the term “village.” They consist of modern neighborhoods with useful equipment (Hospitals, schools, colleges, etc.). Furthermore, They tend to be elite areas and home to English international schools.
Villas in Istanbul’s northern Forests:
These areas include small towns where the elite of Istanbul live. We can cite as an example Zekeriyaköy and Uskumruköy. Moreover, these neighborhoods have been featured several times in Turkish TV shows. Consequently, these areas are home to many private schools like British international schools and private hospitals like Acibadem. We should note that generally, residents of these areas work in the financial district, starting from Maslak to Şişli. Moreover, these areas are notable for being close to the most important places in the city. They are:
- 30-40 minutes to Taksim;
- 10 minutes away from the metro station
- 5 minutes from the 3rd bridge
- 15 minutes away from the airport
- 10 minutes to the beach
- 15 minutes to Maslak
Western Istanbul
This area includes regions like Mimaroba and Büyükçekmece. They might seem far from the center. However, these regions are only 2 hours away from central Istanbul. Remember that you can still spend this time going around in the center during rush hours. Furthermore, these areas are popular with retirees. Being close to the Marmara sea and the Büyükçekmece lakes, these areas are suitable for a sea-view villa in Istanbul.
Villa in Istanbul the center
As we mentioned previously, finding a villa in the center of Istanbul is a tough mission. Especially if you have a limited budget, you should reconsider buying a villa in Istanbul. To clarify, most of the villas in the center of Istanbul are located in areas such as Sariyer, an elite area and very expensive in terms of real estate. These villas are either old buildings or historical mansions over the Bosphorus with an important historical and architectural value. Consequently, they might cost up to $10 000,000
Villas prices in Istanbul
The typical price of a villa in Istanbul in dollars varies depending on the type of villa, its size, location, and closeness to the city center; nonetheless, the price ranges in general from $600.000 to $1.000.000 for huge luxury villas noted for its grandeur and beauty.
If we take the location as a criterion, let’s talk first about Northern forests. For example, villas in the Zakariaköy area range in sale price from around $1.000.000 to more than $10.0000000.
However, to talk about western Istanbul, Villas in Büyükçekmece, for instance, are considered a profitable investment. In fact, you can find luxurious villas with private gardens and a swimming pool at an average cost of $700.000.
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