Outdoors
Belgrad ForestA massive green lung right next to the neighborhood, featuring jogging tracks, hiking routes, and picnic areas.
Detached villas in Zekeriyaköy garden and forest
5
End-to-end services
400.000 $
Citizenship threshold
7/12
Working hours
1
Single point of contact
What is life like here?
Located at the foothills of Belgrad Forest, Zekeriyaköy is a getaway from the city with its detached villas and nature-infused garden living concept.
- AreasWhile the center retains an old village vibe and local shops, the surrounding hillsides consist entirely of gated luxury villa complexes with private pools.
- Who lives here?C-level executives, business leaders, artists seeking peace with nature, and affluent families wanting to raise their children in nature.
- TransportPublic transit is limited; transport is mainly provided by private vehicles or shuttle lines to Hacıosman metro station.
- MarketHigh post-pandemic demand for detached living with gardens has pushed local villa prices and rents to historic peaks.
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Where to go, what to do
Food & drink
Village Square RestaurantsTranquil dining spots with nature views, ranging from organic breakfast places to luxury steakhouses.
Shopping
Zekeriyaköy Town CenterA compact center featuring butchers, greengrocers, and boutique markets for quick daily necessities.
Transport
Northern Marmara Motorway ConnectionToll plazas offering direct and fast access to the airport and Asian Side without getting stuck in city traffic.
Family
Kilyos BeachesA coastline just 10 minutes away by car for family swimming or spending time on the beach during summer.
Education
British International School (BIS)A well-established school offering international standard education to foreign and Turkish students, making it a key reason to choose the area.
Calculators
- Calculate the build costWorks out the rough cost of building on your plot, per square metre.
- Calculate rental yield and its taxGross and net yield, the tax and the payback period, side by side.
- Calculate the total costEverything that sits on top of the investment threshold, per applicant.
- Document checklistWhich document the land registry appointment needs, and whose job it is.
From Village to Luxury Villa Living
Once a modest farming and livestock village by the forest, Zekeriyaköy gradually came onto the radar of elites looking to escape the city.
Large low-rise residential estates and detached homes built especially after the 90s have turned the area into one of Istanbul's most expensive villa markets.
We define this area not through ordinary real estate listings, but through the quality of life brought by fireplace warmth, garden care, and forest air.
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