We’ve had the pleasure of spending a fair amount of time lately at a renovated schoolhouse in Boston’s Seaport District, now known as the 125 B Street Lofts. The 150-year-old schoolhouse, steps away from the Red Line’s Broadway T-Stop, is a 16-unit luxury loft conversion that opened to residents in December of 2006.

There are currently 5 units remaining, all in the 1,100 square foot range, priced from $499,000 to $589,000 ($472 – $520 per square foot), all with a deeded parking space included in the adjacent parking lot. The units vary in price for reasons such as placement in the building, views, and inclusion of outdoor balcony space.

The developer definitely went all out with these units with high-end finishes, and the ceilings simply soar over your head, making the space feel even more expansive than it already is. A nice touch at 125 B Street was the units that have an office nook (with multiple windows) constructed in what was once the school’s elevator shaft – very cool.

Make a note that the units are listed as two-bedrooms, however, the walls are not built out for the second bedroom in most units – something that the developer could easily accommodate at the buyer’s discretion. All 5 remaining units come with two bathrooms. Units are wired for satellite TV, and Verizon phone and DSL (Fios is not yet available, and Comcast is not in the building).

Would we recommend this development over some of the other trendy Seaport District / South Boston condo developments clustered around the Broadway T-Stop (Macallen, Court Square Press, Allele, Lofts at 36 A, etc.), more than likely, yes. You’re slightly removed from the hustle and noise of Broadway and A Street in a superbly insulated building, and the space and craftsmanship are definitely top notch. It’s a standout winner for short to medium-term positive equity in what is quickly becoming the next South End of Boston.

Below is an exclusive Boston Condo Guy outdoor shot of the 125 B Street Lofts (you’ll be hard pressed to find another outdoor facade photo on the Internet at the moment), and a stock interior shot of the model unit. Please contact us for a showing, or to place an offer on any of the remaining units.

The FP3 Boston condo development, one of the anchor properties of the up and coming Seaport District, has pushed out its scheduled occupancy date for the second time. Originally slated for a December 2007 completion, FP3 had pushed out their target date to April 2008, and more recently, announced that June 2008 is looking more realistic.

Roughly 15 units in the 97-unit FP3 Boston development have been reserved. There are many great buys currently available for occupancy, mainly $550 per square foot and under, in the Seaport District and South Boston (in the Broadway T-stop area). Contact us for more information.

You may see us down at FP3 Boston this Sunday for an open house. The last time we stopped in, a week ago, construction was progressing, but the gaping holes in the northwest part of the building show us that they have a long way to go before their Spring 2008 completion.

The sales center at FP3Boston, located at 368 Congress Street in the Seaport District, will host an open house from 12-4 pm each Sunday. Preconstruction condos are available for reservation on the 97 unit condo development in Boston’s Fort Point Channel – contact us for more information.

So what can you get for $300,000 to $450,000 in the Boston Seaport? Actually, you get quite a bit – at around $500 per square foot, your dollar goes far in the Seaport.

There are currently four Seaport condos on the market (three immediately available) that fall into the price range. Two of the condos are part of the Court Square Press condo development (considered more South Boston than Seaport District), one deeper in the district on 2nd Street, and one being part of the May 2008 ready FP3 Boston development.

The Boston Seaport District is a hot area for new developments, and only a short walk into the Financial District and an under 10-minute walk to Boston’s South Station. The Seaport is offering good value for your money, and some attractive loft and condo options.

The FP3 Condos in Boston’s Seaport (Fort Point Channel) district are going to push out their grand opening from December 2007 until the May 2008 timeframe. Sales are moving along with the development, as over 10% of the units are already under agreement.

An update on the parking situation at FP3 Boston: Parking will not be available onsite at the development itself, however, FP3 unit owners will have access and guaranteed rights to lease parking at the Stillings Street Parking Garage (just steps away) for a negotiated rate. For further information, check out the FP3 Seaport Condos page.

The Seaport District is now home to a new preconstruction project called the FP3 Condos. FP3 will be a mixed-use condo development with 97 units (studio through two-bedrooms), along with a restaurant, cafe, and a lounge (brought to you by Boston restaurateur Barbara Lynch of B&G Oysters Ltd.).

The Boston FP3 Condos will be made up of three buildings, a combination of two existing warehouses (formerly wool warehouses built by the Boston Wharf Company), along with the third building, a three-story copper and glass infill, serving as the connection point. Prices range from $350,000 to $2 million, and occupancy is tentatively scheduled for December 2007 June 2008.