Optimist Residence Prices and Details 2026
Fikirtepe, Kadıköy, Istanbul
Optimist Residence flats for sale start at $252,000 (two hundred fifty-two thousand dollars), based on the listings we checked in October 2026; 3.5+1 flats are priced between $328,000 (three hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars) and $333,000 (three hundred thirty-three thousand dollars), and a large 3.5+1 with a terrace is on sale for $444,000 (four hundred forty-four thousand dollars). The project was built by Mist İnşaat in Fikirtepe, Kadıköy, as three blocks on a plot of 13,400 (thirteen thousand four hundred) m². The blocks hold around 550 (five hundred fifty) homes, with 56 (fifty-six) commercial units in the inner courtyard. Construction is finished and the developer has sold out, so only resale flats are on the market today. The Ayrılık Çeşmesi Marmaray and metro interchange is about 150 (one hundred fifty) metres away, which helps the project stand out for renting. 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 Optimist Residence?
Optimist Residence is a mixed-use project built by Mist İnşaat in Fikirtepe, Kadıköy, as part of the area's urban renewal, with three blocks and around 550 homes. The blocks are 22, 18 and 9 floors high; the ground floors hold shops, a living centre and home-office units. The net ceiling height in the flats is given as 3.15 m, higher than in many projects in the area.
Source: emlakjet.com project page (Mist İnşaat, 3 blocks, 13,400 m², 550 homes + 56 commercial units, construction 100%, sold out), guncelprojebilgileri.com project page (address, RMJM, 554 homes, gross unit sizes, 3.15 m ceiling), geoln.com developer page (address, 550 flats), steelradar.com (October 2018 launch news). Sources give the handover date as August 2019, December 2019 and March 2021; a 2026 rental listing gives the building age as 5 years.
What shared facilities does Optimist Residence have?
Optimist Residence has a wide set of on-site facilities, led by indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym, a sauna and a Turkish bath. The shopping arcade and café-restaurants in the inner courtyard cover residents' daily needs.
Source: emlakjet.com and guncelprojebilgileri.com project pages; rentrovi.com rental listing (pool, sauna, security, parking). Features are based on the developer's marketing material; the current condition should be checked on site.
How much are flats for sale at Optimist Residence?
As of October 2026, the cheapest listing at Optimist Residence is a 2+1 given as 146 m² at 12,500,000 TL, or about $252,000 (two hundred fifty-two thousand dollars). 3.5+1 flats of 120 – 125 m² are listed at 16,250,000 – 16,500,000 TL, between $328,000 (three hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars) and $333,000 (three hundred thirty-three thousand dollars). A three-sided 3.5+1 with a terrace, listed as 256 m², is priced at 22,000,000 TL, about $444,000 (four hundred forty-four thousand dollars). We found no current sale listings for 1+0 and 1+1 flats. According to emlakjet, the average asking price for flats in Fikirtepe is 124,242 TL per m², about $2,500 (two thousand five hundred dollars). The areas in the listings are larger than in the developer's table, possibly because a share of common areas has been added, so the area on the title deed should be checked before buying.
Source: emlakjet.com listings — 2+1, 146 m², 12,500,000 TL (24.03.2026); 3.5+1, 125 m², 16,500,000 TL (12.08.2026); 3.5+1 with terrace, 256 m², 22,000,000 TL (01.04.2026). trovit.com.tr — 3.5+1, 120 m², 16,250,000 TL (October 2026; may be the same flat as the 125 m² listing). Fikirtepe average: emlakjet.com Fikirtepe flats-for-sale page (October 2026). TL prices converted at $1 = 49.6 TL (24 October 2026) and rounded. The 2022 developer price list and 2023 dollar listings are out of date and were not put in the table. Checked on 27 October 2026.
How does buying in Optimist Residence 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 Optimist Residence?
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 flats for rent at Optimist Residence?
The only rental listing we found at Optimist Residence is a furnished 60 m² 1+1 at 35,000 TL per month, about $710 (seven hundred ten dollars); the listing now shows as rented. The same listing gives the monthly service charge as 2,700 TL. Since we found no other current rental listings, this figure should be read as a single example, not as the project's general rent level.
Source: rentrovi.com listing no. 418 (1+1, 60 m², 4th floor, furnished, 35,000 TL per month, service charge 2,700 TL, status: rented; listing date not shown). $1 = 49.6 TL (24 October 2026). Checked on 27 October 2026.
What is the rental yield at Optimist Residence?
The rental yield at Optimist Residence cannot be calculated at the moment, because there is no sale and rent listing for the same flat type. The rent example is for a 1+1, while the sale listings are for 2+1 and 3.5+1 flats; dividing one by the other would give a misleading result.
Can units in Optimist Residence 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 Optimist Residence?
Service charges at Optimist Residence 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 Optimist Residence?
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.
Among the current listings at Optimist Residence, only the 256 m² 3.5+1 with a terrace meets the $400,000 threshold on its own (about $444,000). The 2+1 and the 120 – 125 m² 3.5+1 flats sit in the $250,000 – $335,000 range, so they are not enough on their own and would need to be combined with a second property for citizenship. For citizenship, the price on the title deed and an SPK-licensed valuation report are what count, so the valuation result, not the asking price, decides.
- 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 flat types are there at Optimist Residence?
According to the developer's table, Optimist Residence has five flat types from 1+0 to 4+1, with gross areas between 56 m² and 166 m². In sale listings, however, the 3.5+1 and 2+1 types appear with larger areas; one 3.5+1 with a terrace is listed as 256 m².
The type with the strongest rental demand thanks to the nearby metro.
87.90 m² in the developer table; one listing gives 146 m².
Listed at 120 – 125 m² in the $328,000 – $333,000 range.
The largest standard type in the project; no current listing found.
Three-sided, with a terrace; listing price about $444,000.
56 commercial units in the inner courtyard and home-offices on the ground floor.
How do you get to Optimist Residence?
Optimist Residence is one of the projects closest to rail transport on the Asian side: Ayrılık Çeşmesi station, where Marmaray meets the M4 Kadıköy – Sabiha Gökçen metro, is about 150 m away, and the Uzunçayır metrobus stop is about 200 m away. The D-100 and the Eurasia Tunnel are also a short drive away.
How many minutes is Optimist Residence from the airports?
Optimist Residence is about 35 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport; the drive takes 35 – 45 minutes, and you can also get there on the M4 metro without changing. Istanbul Airport is about 60 km away, and depending on traffic the trip can take more than an hour.
What amenities are there around Optimist Residence?
Shopping malls, hospitals and a university are within a few kilometres of Optimist Residence. Kadıköy market, the Moda seafront and Bağdat Avenue can be reached by rail or a short drive.
Is Optimist Residence a good investment?
Optimist Residence is worth considering for buyers who want a finished complex with facilities within walking distance of the metro in Kadıköy, and its asking prices are close to the Fikirtepe average. Because the renewal of Fikirtepe is not yet complete, the building sites and construction around the project should also be taken into account.
- ~150 m to Ayrılık Çeşmesi Marmaray and M4 station
- Construction is finished, so there is no handover risk
- Wide on-site facilities such as pools, Turkish bath, spa and a shopping arcade
- Rail connection to central Kadıköy and Sabiha Gökçen
- Most current listings are below the $400,000 citizenship threshold
- Sources differ on the handover date and number of homes
- Areas in listings do not match the developer's table
- Renewal is still going on in Fikirtepe, with construction nearby
Before buying, the title deed record, condominium ownership and occupancy permit, the area on the deed 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 Optimist Residence?
Optimist Residence is on the Asian side; our site does not yet have another project page in Kadıköy. For buyers looking for a central residence close to the metro with facilities, these projects on the European side can be used for comparison.
Who should you buy Optimist Residence 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 Optimist Residence
How much is the cheapest flat at Optimist Residence?
The lowest listing we found in October 2026 is a 2+1 given as 146 m² at 12,500,000 TL, about $252,000. We found no current sale listings for 1+0 and 1+1 flats.
Who built Optimist Residence?
The developer is Mist İnşaat. One source says the architectural design is by RMJM.
Where is Optimist Residence?
It is in Fikirtepe, Kadıköy, at Yıldırım Sokak No:40, about 150 m from Ayrılık Çeşmesi station.
Has Optimist Residence been completed?
Yes, construction is finished and the developer has sold out. Sources give the handover date as anywhere from 2019 to 2021.
How many flats are there at Optimist Residence?
According to the sources, there are 550 – 554 homes in three blocks and 56 commercial units in the inner courtyard. The blocks are 22, 18 and 9 floors high.
How much is rent at Optimist Residence?
The only listing we found is a furnished 60 m² 1+1 at 35,000 TL per month (about $710). As a single example, it should not be taken as the general rent level.
Does a flat at Optimist Residence qualify for citizenship?
Among current listings, only the 256 m² 3.5+1 with a terrace exceeds $400,000 on its own. The other types are below the threshold; the valuation report and the deed price decide.
Is Optimist Residence close to the metro?
Yes. Ayrılık Çeşmesi station, where Marmaray meets the M4 metro, is about 150 m away, and the Uzunçayır metrobus stop is about 200 m away.
How much is the service charge at Optimist Residence?
A 2026 rental listing gives a monthly service charge of 2,700 TL for a 60 m² 1+1. Larger flats pay more; confirm with the building management.
What facilities does Optimist Residence have?
There are outdoor, indoor and children's pools, a gym, sauna, Turkish bath, spa, nursery, playgrounds, a walking track, covered parking and 24/7 security.
Who handles the legal process when buying at Optimist Residence?
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 Optimist Residence?
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 Optimist Residence 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 Optimist Residence 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.