Property in Sancaktepe, Istanbul

Sancaktepe is one of the newer districts on Istanbul's Asian side, inland from Maltepe and Kartal, with many recent residential projects and more space than the coastal areas. It suits families looking for a newer apartment on a moderate budget who are comfortable with a longer commute towards the centre.

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At a glance

Location: Asian side, inland
Character: Newer district, recent projects

Guides about Sancaktepe, Istanbul

Guides

Istanbul’s Asian side: a neighbourhood guide for Arab buyers
Istanbul’s Asian side is generally calmer than the European side. It brings together historic districts such as Üsküdar and Kadıköy, a modern financial centre in Ataşehir, a long residential coastline from Maltepe to Kartal, Pendik and Tuzla, and new inland districts such as Sancaktepe. It is linked to the European side by the Marmaray line under the Bosphorus, ferries and bridges, and it is home to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Choose your district by how close it is to a rail or metro line.
Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026
Living in Başakşehir: family complexes, the city hospital and the metro line
Başakşehir is a planned district on the European side of Istanbul, in the north-west of the city, known for its family residential complexes with facilities, its large city hospital, its parks and shopping centres, and a metro line linking it to Istanbul’s network. It attracts Arab families with its modernity and organisation. Before buying for residency purposes, check that the neighbourhood is not closed to registering foreigners’ addresses.
Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026
Esenyurt without the gloss: low prices and what comes with them
Esenyurt is a district in the west of Istanbul’s European side, one of the most populous in Turkey, with thousands of flats in complexes built over the last two decades at prices below most of Istanbul. The low price comes with a large supply that slows resale and limits price growth, high population density, and many neighbourhoods closed to new foreign residence registrations. It suits those buying to live in on a limited budget or for local rentals, after a careful choice of complex and location.
Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026