Mina Towers Prices and Details 2026
Fikirtepe, Kadıköy, Istanbul
Mina Towers price lists published by agents in October 2026 start at $306,000 (three hundred six thousand dollars) for a 62 m² 1+1, $411,000 (four hundred eleven thousand dollars) for a 115 m² 2+1 and about $459,000 (four hundred fifty-nine thousand dollars) for a 138 m² 3+1; one portal also quotes a starting price of $250,000 (two hundred fifty thousand dollars) without naming the unit type. The project is Başaran Holding's mixed-use development on Mandıra Caddesi in Fikirtepe, Kadıköy: 6 (six) towers of 23 – 24 floors built in two phases, with roughly 1,500 (one thousand five hundred) homes and 95 (ninety-five) commercial units planned according to the sources. The handover date has been pushed back several times over the years; handovers are ongoing in 2026, and the latest target date is given as December 2026. We found no rental listings, so the rental yield cannot be calculated. 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 Mina Towers?
Mina Towers is a residential and retail project by Başaran Holding on Mandıra Caddesi, inside the Fikirtepe urban renewal area of Kadıköy. In a 2016 interview, the group's founder Hüseyin Başaran said he named the project after his daughter Mina. The project was planned in two phases, each with 3 residential towers of 23 – 24 floors, and a four-level shopping section sits beneath the towers. Sales started in 2016; sources give the handover date as 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2026.
Source: Ekonomist magazine (30.06.2016; interview with Hüseyin Başaran, about 1,500 homes, more than 60 shops, 40 dönüm of land, origin of the name), guncelprojebilgileri.com (address, 26,000 m² land, 6 blocks, 24 floors, 1,500 homes + 95 commercial units, architect Eren Talu, handover December 2020), emlaksat.com (Mandıra Cad. No:107B, 6 towers, 24 floors, architect Eren Talu, handover December 2021), insaattan.com (Mandıra Cd. D:105, 23-floor towers above a 4-level mall), yeniemlak.com (handover December 2018), emlakplatform.com.tr (22.10.2026; 18,000 m² land, 822 apartments, handover 30.12.2026, deed type contract), listingturkey.com (handover Q1 2026), deal-tr.com (2 phases, 3 blocks per phase, 1,300 apartments). An Emlakkulisi news item dated 26.07.2025 headlined "Handovers at Mina Towers in January 2026!" and a Fikirtepe Haber article dated 17.03.2026 about documents residents were asked to sign at handover show that handovers were still under way in 2026. The number of homes and the land area differ between sources; official figures should be obtained from the developer.
What shared facilities and technical features does Mina Towers have?
Mina Towers is described as having a rooftop pool on each tower, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, sauna, Turkish bath, gym, walking track and sports courts. The listings say every apartment has an open or covered parking space and that a shopping section sits beneath the towers.
Source: emlakplatform.com.tr (rooftop pools, indoor and outdoor pools, parking for every apartment, sauna, hammam, massage room, smart home, 24/7 security), deal-tr.com and listingturkey.com (football and basketball courts, steam room, walking track), guncelprojebilgileri.com (central heating, en-suite bathroom, generator, sea and Princes' Islands views), insaattan.com (4-level mall). These features come from sales and promotional texts; ask the building management which of them are running in the handed-over towers and what the service charge is.
How much are apartments for sale in Mina Towers?
Price lists published for Mina Towers in 2026 start at $306,000 (three hundred six thousand dollars) for a 62 m² 1+1, $411,000 (four hundred eleven thousand dollars) for a 115 m² 2+1 and about $459,000 (four hundred fifty-nine thousand dollars) for a 138 m² 3+1. A 257 m² 4+1 is listed at $1,144,000 (one million one hundred forty-four thousand dollars), and a 300 m² 5.5+1 at between $1,097,000 (one million ninety-seven thousand dollars) and $1,476,000 (one million four hundred seventy-six thousand dollars). A portal updated in October 2026 quotes a starting price of $250,000 (two hundred fifty thousand dollars) without naming the unit type, and an average of $2,584 (two thousand five hundred eighty-four dollars) per square metre. Sales mostly run on a 50% (fifty percent) down payment with the balance in 12 – 24 monthly instalments. These are list prices; the value to be declared on the title deed and any room for negotiation should be agreed separately.
Source: deal-tr.com project page (price list "latest 13-04-2026"; 1+0 shop 34 m² $300,000, 1+1 62 m² $306,000, 2+1 115 m² $411,000, 3+1 138 m² $458,733, 4+1 257 m² $1,144,000, 5.5+1 300 m² $1,476,000; 299 m² triplex "sold"; 50% down + 12 monthly instalments), listingturkey.com (page updated 15.08.2026; 1+1 62 m² $306,000, 2+1 114 m² $411,000, 3+1 137 m² $458,733, 5.5+1 299 m² $1,097,000; 50% down + 24 months), emlakplatform.com.tr (updated 22.10.2026; from $250,000 without unit type, average $2,584/m², 5% discount for cash, 50% down + 24 instalments, 1% VAT included, title deed fee exempt, deed type "contract"), insaattan.com (average 122,919 TL/m², about $2,478/m²), homist.tr (19.02.2026; from $250,000). Older sources show lower figures (guncelprojebilgileri.com 18.04.2022: 1+1 from 349,000 TL; vartur.com 22.01.2023: $242,000 – $256,000); they are out of date and were not used in the table. TL figures were converted at $1 = 49.6 TL (24 October 2026) and rounded. Checked: 27 October 2026. We could not access Sahibinden, Hepsiemlak, Emlakjet or RE/MAX listing pages, so no resale listing prices are shown in the table.
How does buying in Mina Towers work?
As the project is under construction, sales are made with the developer through a promissory sale contract and a payment plan; the title is transferred according to the construction servitude or condominium status. Before signing, the building permit, construction servitude, delivery date, delay penalty and payment security clauses are checked in a contract review by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, together with the title deed and encumbrance check.
How do foreigners buy property in Mina Towers?
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 apartments for rent in Mina Towers?
We found no current rental listing for Mina Towers in the sources we could access in October 2026, so we do not give a rent table. With handovers still under way in 2026, rental listings may only now start to appear; for current rents it is better to ask local agents or request an offer from us.
Source: Trovit, emlakplatform.com.tr, deal-tr.com and portal searches for Fikirtepe (27 October 2026). We could not access Sahibinden, Hepsiemlak, Emlakjet or RE/MAX listing pages.
What is the rental yield at Mina Towers?
The rental yield at Mina Towers cannot be calculated at the moment, because we did not find both a sale price and a rent for the same unit type. A yield estimate needs at least a few real rental listings or lease contracts, and the service charge, taxes and empty months should also be taken into account.
Can units in Mina Towers 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 Mina Towers?
Service charges at Mina Towers 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 Mina Towers?
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.
At Mina Towers's list prices, every 2+1, 3+1, 4+1 and 5.5+1 meets the $400,000 threshold on its own; the smallest 2+1, at about $411,000, is only just above it. The 1+1 units, from $306,000, do not reach the threshold on their own. Because the margin on the 2+1s is so small, a discount or a lower valuation report could push the unit below the threshold. Citizenship is based not on the asking price but on the value declared on the title deed and an SPK-licensed valuation report; whether a unit whose deed is still at the "contract" stage qualifies for a citizenship application should also be checked separately.
- 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 apartment types are there in Mina Towers?
Mina Towers has apartments from studios (1+0) to 5.5+1 and shops beneath the towers; gross residential areas range from 55 m² to 300 m².
List price from ~$306,000 (62 m²).
From ~$411,000; just above the $400,000 threshold.
From ~$459,000; larger layouts up to 212 m².
List price ~$1,144,000.
$1,097,000 – $1,476,000; triplex option.
In the shopping section beneath the towers.
How do you get to Mina Towers?
Mina Towers is in Fikirtepe, about 1 km from the D-100 (E-5) highway; according to promotional texts it is about 7 minutes from the M4 Kadıköy – Sabiha Gökçen metro line and about 10 minutes from the Metrobüs. Central Kadıköy and the Marmaray – Metrobüs interchange at Söğütlüçeşme are a short drive away.
How far is Mina Towers from the airports?
From Mina Towers, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 25 – 40 minutes by car according to the sources, and it can also be reached without changes on the M4 metro line. Istanbul Airport is about 55 km away and the drive can take more than 60 minutes depending on traffic.
What amenities are there around Mina Towers?
Mina Towers is a short distance from Kadıköy's schools, hospitals and shops; the project's own shopping section and the large public park in New Fikirtepe also make daily life easier.
Is Mina Towers a good investment?
Mina Towers is worth considering for buyers who want to live in a tower with pools and shared facilities in Kadıköy, close to the D-100; however, the handover date has been postponed several times, the deed type still appears as "contract" on portals, and there is no data showing the rental yield. Before deciding, buyers should get a clear answer on the handover status of the tower the unit is in and on the title deed process.
- In Fikirtepe, Kadıköy, ~1 km to the D-100, ~7 min to the M4 metro
- 2+1 and larger units are above the $400,000 threshold at list price
- Rooftop pools, spa, sports areas and an on-site shopping section
- Fikirtepe's renewal is moving forward; 11,729 units have been handed over in the area
- The handover date has been postponed several times since 2018
- Deed type is "contract"; the condominium title is not yet clear
- No rental listings; the rental yield cannot be calculated
- Complaints about documents residents were asked to sign at handover reached the press
Before buying at Mina Towers, the content of the sales contract, the unit's title deed and occupancy permit status, the developer's handover obligations and the buyer's rights in case of delay should be reviewed by an independent lawyer. These checks are carried out by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu as part of a sales contract review.
What other projects are near Mina Towers?
Our site does not yet have a project page on the Asian side next to Mina Towers; for buyers who want to compare options at a similar price level, we have listed central projects on the European side below.
Who should you buy Mina Towers 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).
Skyland İstanbul, Huzur Mah. Azerbaycan Cd. No:4 D:238, 34415 Sarıyer/İstanbul · info@propertytimeistanbul.com · About · Contact · Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu
Frequently asked questions about Mina Towers
What is the cheapest apartment at Mina Towers?
In 2026 price lists, 62 m² 1+1 units start at $306,000. One portal quotes a starting price of $250,000 without naming the unit type; which apartment that figure refers to should be confirmed with the sales office.
Who built Mina Towers?
The project belongs to Başaran Holding (Başaran Gayrimenkul). Sources name Eren Talu as the architect.
Where is Mina Towers?
In the Fikirtepe area of Kadıköy, on Mandıra Caddesi, about 1 km from the D-100 (E-5) highway.
Has Mina Towers been handed over?
Handovers are ongoing in 2026. The handover date was previously announced as 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023; a current portal gives the latest target as 30 December 2026. Ask separately about the handover status of the tower your unit is in.
How many apartments are there at Mina Towers?
According to the sources, about 1,500 homes and 95 commercial units are planned in two phases. One portal says 822 apartments and another 1,300; the exact number should be obtained from the developer.
What apartment types are there at Mina Towers?
There are 1+0 (studio), 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1 and 5.5+1 apartments with gross areas between 55 m² and 300 m². There are also shops of 34 – 890 m² beneath the towers.
Can you buy at Mina Towers in instalments?
Sales lists show a 50% down payment with the balance in 12 – 24 monthly instalments. One portal also mentions a 5% discount for cash payment. Confirm the current payment plan with the sales office.
Can you get Turkish citizenship by buying at Mina Towers?
At list prices, the 2+1 (~$411,000) and larger apartments meet the $400,000 threshold on their own; the 1+1 units do not. The value used is the price on the title deed and an SPK-licensed valuation report; the fact that the deed is at the "contract" stage should also be checked before applying.
Is the Mina Towers title deed ready?
A portal updated in October 2026 lists the deed type as "contract", meaning that according to the sources the condominium title may not have been issued yet. Have a lawyer review the title record and the contract before buying.
What is the rental yield at Mina Towers?
It cannot be calculated at the moment; in October 2026 we found no current rental listing in the project.
How long does it take from Mina Towers to Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
25 – 40 minutes by car according to the sources. It can also be reached without changes on the M4 metro line.
Who handles the legal process when buying at Mina Towers?
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 Mina Towers?
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 Mina Towers 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 Mina Towers 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.