Self Istanbul

A Green, Ready-to-Move Address in Esenyurt

Self Istanbul is a completed residential compound by Karden İnşaat in Esenyurt, on the western stretch of Istanbul's European side, positioned strategically between the TEM and E5 highways. The scheme covers 26,000 m² and devotes 75% of its surface area to lush green spaces, creating a peaceful environment amidst the hustle and bustle of the city - a green oasis rather than a dense infill block. Four blocks hold 609 residential units alongside 60 commercial premises, which gives the project the scale of a small neighbourhood with its own shopfronts and services. Apartments range from one-bedroom to four-bedroom layouts, built with high-quality materials and a ceiling height of 3.20 metres. Ready to move into, it is aimed at families and investors who want space, greenery and highway access at a mid-market price point.

Location & Connectivity

Esenyurt sits on Istanbul's western European corridor, and the project's position between the TEM and E5 highways is its main advantage: the TEM carries traffic north-west towards Istanbul Airport and east into the city, while the E5 (D-100) runs the metrobüs line that links Beylikdüzü, Avcılar and Bakırköy through to Zincirlikuyu and the Bosphorus. Marmaray's western terminus at Halkalı lies to the east, connecting the whole rail spine under the strait. Day-to-day amenities are close: Akbatı, Marmara Park and Torium shopping centres, Esenyurt's state and private hospitals, and the Istanbul Esenyurt and Beykent university campuses that give the district a young, year-round tenant population. The area is one of Istanbul's fastest-growing residential zones, with wide roads and new-build stock.

Homes & Amenities

The four blocks contain 609 apartments in sizes running from one-bedroom to four-bedroom, so single tenants, couples and larger families are all catered for within the same compound. A ceiling height of 3.20 metres and high-quality materials give the interiors a noticeably open feel, and every apartment comes with a balcony, air conditioning in the living room and a modern fitted kitchen. Outdoors, the 75% green ratio translates into walking trails, children's playgrounds, an outdoor swimming pool and soccer and basketball courts. Indoors, residents have a fully equipped gym, steam room, sauna and conference room. Sixty commercial premises at ground level cover everyday shopping. It suits families who want a garden-style environment for children and tenants who value facilities on site.

Investment Potential

Esenyurt is one of Istanbul's most active rental markets, powered by the university population, the industrial and logistics employers along the TEM and E5 corridors and the steady inflow of families priced out of more central districts. Completed compounds with real facilities and generous green space rent faster and hold tenants longer than plain apartment blocks, which is where Self Istanbul's amenity list and 26,000 m² landscaped setting matter. The ready status means rental income can start straight away. Longer term, the district's continuing infrastructure investment supports gradual appreciation.

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

• A purchase in this project can support a Turkish citizenship application only if the specific property meets the legal conditions: an official valuation report of at least USD 400,000, payment through the Turkish banking system, a three-year no-sale annotation on the title deed and a seller who is not a foreign national.
• Eligibility depends on the individual unit and the transaction, so it is confirmed case by case and cannot be assumed for the project as a whole. As your broker, we check these points for the property you are considering. Our guide to Turkish citizenship by investment explains the full process.