Spine Tower Prices and Details 2026
Maslak, Sarıyer, Istanbul
1 / 13Spine Tower apartments for sale start from $780,000 (seven hundred eighty thousand dollars), based on the current listings we found in October 2026; that price is for a 144 m² gross 2+1. The most expensive listing is a 600 m² 5+2 duplex at about $4,435,000 (four million four hundred thirty-five thousand dollars). The tower stands on Büyükdere Avenue in Maslak, on the former Migros site, and is a 47-storey (forty-seven) mixed-use building: the first 30 floors are offices and the homes start on the 31st floor. It was developed by Tilaga, the real estate arm of Soma Holding, designed by İki Design Group and completed in 2014. Furnished 2+1s rent for about $2,580 – $3,020 (two thousand five hundred eighty to three thousand twenty dollars) a month, which works out to a gross yield of roughly 4% – 4.6% (four to four point six percent). Property Time Istanbul's office is at Skyland in Sarıyer; every legal step of the purchase is handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.
What are the key facts about Spine Tower?
Spine Tower is a 47-storey office and residential tower built on a plot of about 20 dönüm (roughly 20,000 m²) in Maslak's business district. Its architectural height is 202 metres, which makes it the tallest building in Maslak and one of the ten tallest in Istanbul. The office floors are kept for leasing; what is on the market are the homes on the upper floors.
Source: Capital magazine, interview with Soma İnşaat CEO Mehmet Özdemir "Ticari gayrimenkulde butik büyüyeceğiz" (2012); CTBUH Skyscraper Center entry "Maslak Spine Tower"; Residence Index Spine Tower project page; Coldwell Banker listing #365583. The number of homes differs between sources: 85 in the 2012 interview, 80 on Residence Index and 109 on CTBUH.
What shared facilities and services does Spine Tower have?
Spine Tower has an indoor pool, a children's pool, a gym, a sauna and a steam room for residents in the social areas on the 30th floor. The building has a 24/7 reception, security and valet service, and the ground floors hold shops such as a café, a restaurant, a market and a hair salon.
Source: Coldwell Banker listing #365583, Residence Index Spine Tower project page, LuxuryEstate listing pages (35th-floor 2+1), Capital interview (2012). The terms of use of the shared facilities and the service charge should be confirmed with the building management.
How much are Spine Tower apartments for sale?
The lowest priced listing we can see at Spine Tower right now is a 144 m² gross (110 m² net) 2+1 with a Bosphorus view on the 40th floor, at 38,700,000 TL, or about $780,000 (seven hundred eighty thousand dollars). At the top end, a specially decorated 600 m² 5+2 duplex is for sale at 220,000,000 TL, about $4,435,000 (four million four hundred thirty-five thousand dollars). Because the tower has few homes, few come up for sale; some listings show no price and simply say "call for price". One agency site shows 20,000,000 TL for a 2+1 of the same type, but the listing appears to be out of date, so we left that figure out of the table.
Source: Coldwell Banker (cb.com.tr) listing #365583, 38,700,000 TL (seen on 27.10.2026); Emlakjet listing #18162511, Versatie Gayrimenkul, 220,000,000 TL (seen on 27.10.2026). TL prices converted at 1 $ = 49.6 TL (24 October 2026) and rounded. Durukan Real Estate's 150 m² 2+1 listing (20,000,000 TL) was left out because it is marked as not current, and the 35th-floor 2+1 on LuxuryEstate because it is priced in yuan and undated.
How does buying in Spine Tower work?
As the project is completed, sales are resales: a contract is signed with a deposit and the balance is paid at the land registry together with the title transfer. During this process, the title deed, mortgage and lien check, review of the sale contract and the transfer are handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu. Buyers who cannot travel to Turkey can complete the title transfer by power of attorney.
How do foreigners buy property in Spine Tower?
A foreign buyer first obtains a Turkish tax number and opens a Turkish bank account; then the title deed and encumbrance check, valuation report and contract are completed and the title is transferred. The land registry also confirms that the property can be sold to a foreigner. Every step is followed by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, who works on property purchases by foreigners.
What needs to be done after the title transfer?
After the transfer, the electricity, water and gas subscriptions are opened in the new owner's name, the owner is registered with building management and a property tax return is filed with the municipality. If a citizenship application will be made, the payment documents and the title deed annotation are added to the file at this stage.
How much are Spine Tower apartments for rent?
Furnished 2+1s at Spine Tower rent for 128,000 – 150,000 TL a month, or about $2,580 – $3,020 (two thousand five hundred eighty to three thousand twenty dollars). All the rental listings we saw were 2+1s; we found no rental listings for the larger apartments or duplexes.
Source: Emlakjet listing #19048702, Easy Gayrimenkul, 150,000 TL; Residence Index rental listings, 140,000 TL; Emlakjet listing #15254215, Tramend Real Estate, 128,000 TL (older listing, should be checked for availability). All seen on 27.10.2026 and converted at 1 $ = 49.6 TL.
What is the rental yield at Spine Tower?
The gross rental yield for a 2+1 at Spine Tower is roughly 4% – 4.6%. It is calculated by comparing the $780,000 2+1 for sale with 2+1 rents of $30,960 – $36,240 a year. Since there is only one sale listing, some rentals are furnished and the service charge and taxes are not deducted, this figure is only a rough indicator.
Can units in Spine Tower be rented short term?
Under the rules in force since 2024, short-term rental requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the unanimous consent of the other owners in a condominium building. In projects with many units this consent is hard to obtain in practice, so investment returns should be calculated on long-term rent.
What are the service charges and buying costs at Spine Tower?
Service charges at Spine Tower are set by building management according to the apartment's size and the compound's services. We obtain the current service charge for the apartment you are considering in writing from management and share it before purchase. The main buying costs on top of the price are:
By law, buyer and seller pay 2% each; the parties may agree otherwise.
A fixed fee charged for the title deed transaction.
Compulsory earthquake insurance taken out before the transfer.
Licensed valuation; compulsory for purchases by foreigners.
Present at the land registry for buyers who do not speak Turkish.
By Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, from contract to title deed.
Fee rates may change with legislation; you can request the exact breakdown in writing before purchase. For new-build purchases, whether VAT is included in the price is also checked.
Can you get Turkish citizenship by buying in Spine Tower?
A home or office worth at least $400,000 (four hundred thousand dollars) qualifies for Turkish citizenship by investment; the threshold can also be reached with more than one property.
Both priced sale listings we saw at Spine Tower clear the $400,000 threshold on their own by a wide margin: even the cheapest 2+1 is about $780,000. Since the smallest homes in the tower start at around 133 m², no unit type is expected to fall below the threshold. Still, citizenship is based on the title deed price and an SPK-licensed valuation report, so it should be checked before the sale that the report value covers the contract price.
- The value is determined by a licensed valuation report.
- A no-sale annotation of at least 3 (three) years is placed on the title deed.
- Payment is made in foreign currency and documented through a Turkish bank.
- The application file is prepared and followed by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.
Legislation may change; current requirements are confirmed with the lawyer before applying.
What unit types are available at Spine Tower?
Apartments at Spine Tower range from 2+1 up to 8+1, with gross areas between 133 m² and 1,200 m². The type seen most often in sale and rental listings is the 140 – 150 m² 2+1; the top floors hold duplexes and penthouses.
The most listed type in the tower; Bosphorus or forest views, usually with 2 parking spaces.
Large apartments and duplexes on the middle and upper floors; a 600 m² 5+2 duplex is listed.
Penthouse floors at the very top of the tower; price on request only.
How do you get to Spine Tower?
Spine Tower sits right next to Büyükdere Avenue in Maslak, among the office towers. It is about 1 km from the Maslak stations of the M2 Yenikapı – Hacıosman metro line; Levent and Şişli are a short metro ride away, and the TEM motorway and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge are a short drive.
How many minutes is Spine Tower from Istanbul Airport?
The drive from Spine Tower to Istanbul Airport is about 35 km and takes 35 – 45 minutes depending on traffic. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is about 50 km away across the bridge, and the trip can take over an hour at peak times.
What amenities are there around Spine Tower?
The area around Spine Tower is mostly offices and business centres; shopping malls, universities and private hospitals are within a few kilometres. The café, restaurant and market on the building's own ground floor cover part of the daily needs.
Is Spine Tower a good investment?
Spine Tower is worth considering for buyers who want to live in, or rent out, a serviced apartment in Maslak's best-known tower close to the business district. Prices per square metre are above the Maslak average, so the pros and the points to watch below should be weighed together.
- Completed building with full condominium title; no delivery risk
- Bosphorus, forest and city views from the upper floors
- Hotel-style services such as reception, valet, pool and spa
- Close to the Maslak business district and the metro, steady tenant demand
- Few apartments come up for sale, so price comparison is hard
- Prices per square metre are above the area average
- Office-heavy mixed-use building; the area is quiet in the evenings and at weekends
- Service charges may be high; the current amount is not public
Before buying, the title deed record, the condominium and occupancy status, the service charge and management plan, and the valuation report should be checked by an independent lawyer. These checks are carried out by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu as part of the title deed and contract review.
What other projects are near Spine Tower?
Within a few kilometres of Spine Tower, in Maslak and Ayazağa, there are other residential projects with different prices and apartment options.
Who should you buy Spine Tower from?
Property Time Istanbul is a licensed Istanbul firm offering property and legal advice to foreign and local buyers, with its office in Skyland Istanbul, Sarıyer. We represent the buyer, not the developer: we show apartments on site, compare prices with current market listings and manage the process up to the title deed. All legal work, including the title deed check, contract, transfer and citizenship application, is handled in full by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, registered with the Istanbul Bar Association (registration no. 66465).
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Frequently asked questions about Spine Tower
How much is the cheapest apartment at Spine Tower?
The lowest priced listing we saw in October 2026 is a 144 m² gross 2+1 at 38,700,000 TL, or about $780,000. Few apartments come up for sale, so prices vary with floor and view.
Who built Spine Tower?
The tower was developed by Tilaga, the real estate company of Soma Holding, and built by Soma İnşaat. The architectural design is by İki Design Group.
How many floors does Spine Tower have and when was it finished?
The tower has 47 floors above ground and 9 basement floors, with an architectural height of 202 metres. Construction started in 2010 and the building was completed in 2014.
How many apartments are there in Spine Tower?
According to the developer's 2012 statement there are 85 residences; some sources give 80 or 109. The homes are between the 31st and 47th floors.
Are there offices in Spine Tower too?
Yes. Floors 1 to 30 are used as offices and kept for leasing; the apartments on sale are the homes on the upper floors.
Is the Spine Tower title deed ready?
The building is completed and listings show full condominium title (kat mülkiyeti). The title deed record and occupancy status should still be checked before buying.
Does an apartment at Spine Tower qualify for citizenship?
All the priced sale listings we saw are above $400,000. Citizenship is based on the title deed price and a valuation report, so the report should be checked before the contract.
How much is rent at Spine Tower?
Furnished 2+1s rent for 128,000 – 150,000 TL a month, or about $2,580 – $3,020. Based on these figures, the gross rental yield is about 4% – 4.6%.
Is Spine Tower close to the metro?
The tower is on Büyükdere Avenue, about 1 km from the Maslak stations of the M2 metro line. Levent and Şişli are easy to reach by metro.
What facilities does Spine Tower have?
There is an indoor pool, a children's pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room, a 24/7 reception and security, valet and indoor parking. The ground floor has a café, a restaurant and a market.
Who handles the legal process when buying at Spine Tower?
For purchases through Property Time Istanbul, the title deed check, contract, title transfer and citizenship application are handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, registered with the Istanbul Bar Association.
What are the buying costs at Spine Tower?
The main costs are the 4% title deed fee (by law 2% each for buyer and seller), the land registry service fee, DASK insurance and, for foreigners, a valuation report and a sworn translator. Service charges are set by building management and confirmed in writing before purchase.
Can units in Spine Tower be rented short term?
Short-term rental requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the unanimous consent of the other unit owners; in projects with many units this consent is hard to obtain in practice.
Where do Spine Tower prices come from?
Prices are compiled from the portal listings, estate agencies and developer price lists named under each table on this page; Turkish lira amounts are converted to US dollars at the 24 October 2026 rate ($1 ≈ 49.6 TRY). They are asking or list prices.