665 Kennedy Road

Upon first glance, the 665 Kennedy Road Condos is reminiscent of a beachside Florida low rise. Its concrete façade is painted a joyful lemon chiffon, and outdoor walkways connect the two buildings to one another. Yet since 665 Kennedy Road is situated thousands of Kilometres from the Sunshine State, the aesthetic of this unusual structure probably has more to do with the decade in which it was built: the 1970s.

Built all those decades ago by Shon Construction Company, 665 Kennedy is an intimate, 6-storey condominium that features just 107 Toronto condos. A landscaped courtyard sits between the two towers (if we can even call them that), and residents have access to a number of useful amenities including an indoor pool, a games room, a party room, barbecues, and visitor parking.

While condos these days seem to be getting smaller and smaller, condo seekers hoping to find something sizeable will appreciate the Toronto condos for sale at 665 Kennedy. Every suite in the building measures in at over 1,000 square feet, with the largest spanning approximately 1,500. The building is well suited to families, as homes contain either three bedrooms or three bedrooms plus a den, and some even cover two storeys.

Seeing as this is an older building, many of the homes at 665 Kennedy have received plenty of TLC over the years. For example, one penthouse unit was completely overhauled in 2016, and now has an industrial loft-like feel thanks to exposed concrete and pipes, while other homes now appear bright, shiny, and modern.

Residents don’t only choose to live in the 665 Kennedy Rd for their generous floor plans. The Scarborough Junction neighbourhood also happens to be a great place to live, thanks to its proximity to green spaces, attractions, and transportation infrastructure.

There may be plenty of parks directly surrounding 665 Kennedy Rd, however residents can often be found exploring the Scarborough Bluffs during the warmer months of the year. This natural land formation can be enjoyed from both above and below, depending on whether one is after striking views or relaxing beaches.

Nearly all of one’s shopping needs can be met at Eglinton Town Centre, an outdoor mall where residents living in the Scarborough Junction can find Walmart, Canadian Tire, Homesense, LCBO, and numerous fashion and specialty stores.

Living so close to the intersection of Kennedy and Eglinton has its perks for residents of 665 Kennedy Rd — and especially for those who choose to leave their cars at home. Not only do residents live a 12-minute walk from Kennedy Station on the Scarborough subway line, but the Kennedy GO Station is also right next door to the subway. The latter is great for passengers who need to reach Union Station in a hurry, as well as anyone heading out of town.

As for drivers living in the building, major arterial roads like Eglinton and Kennedy can be used to get around the city with ease. The 401 can be reached by driving north along Kennedy for about 7 kilometres, while the Don Valley Parkway is around the same distance away from 665 Kennedy, to the west.