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Southpointe

9216 Optimist Way, Palmetto, FL, 34221

From $279,999 This is the starting price for available plans and quick move-ins within this community and is subject to change.

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  • 2-5 Beds
  • 2-4 Baths
  • 2-3 Car garage
  • 1,489 - 3,503 Sq Ft
  • 35 Quick move-ins
  • 12 Floor plans

Special offers

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Fixed interest rate

4.875% Rate* / 5.749% APR* On a 30-Year Conventional Loan With a 7/6 ARM Fixed for 7 Years*

Discover how you could lock in an incredible 4.875% Rate* / 5.749% APR* on a 30-year conventional loan with a 7/6 ARM fixed for 7 years* offered through M/I Financial, LLC—an exclusive, limited-time opportunity. This offer runs through 11/30/2026.

Fixed interest rate

5.25% RATE* / 5.9986% APR* FHA 30-Year Fixed Loan

Secure a 5.25% RATE* / 5.9986% APR* FHA 30-Year Fixed loan offered through M/I Financial, LLC for a limited time on select Quick Move-In homes. This offer runs through 12/31/2026.

Hot deal

Game Time: Ready. Set. Move.

It's time to huddle up and take a second look at those new homes on your roster. Our seasonal offers allow you to move into your new home before the end of the year, just in time for the holiday season. This offer runs through 10/11/2026.


Community highlights

Community amenities

  • Playground

  • Pool

About Southpointe

Southpointe in Palmetto offers new single-family homes and villas in a convenient location along Moccasin Wallow Road, close to I-75, HWY?41, and I-275. This setting provides easy access to Sarasota and Manatee County while maintaining a peaceful neighborhood feel.Homes feature open layouts, modern kitchens, and flexible living areas, with a choice of homesite sizes to match your lifestyle. Villas offer low-maintenance comfort, while single-family homes provide added space for gathering and everyday living.Community amenities include a resort-style pool and pickleball courts, creating inviting places to relax and stay active. Families benefit from the Manatee County School District, with nearby public, private, and charter options, including Imagine Charter School at North Manatee. Southpo...

Southpointe in Palmetto offers new single-family homes and villas in a convenient location along Moccasin Wallow Road, close to I-75, HWY?41, and I-275. This setting provides easy access to Sarasota and Manatee County while maintaining a peaceful neighborhood feel.Homes feature open layouts, modern kitchens, and flexible living areas, with a choice of homesite sizes to match your lifestyle. Villas offer low-maintenance comfort, while single-family homes provide added space for gathering and everyday living.Community amenities include a resort-style pool and pickleball courts, creating inviting places to relax and stay active. Families benefit from the Manatee County School District, with nearby public, private, and charter options, including Imagine Charter School at North Manatee. Southpointe offers a balanced, connected way of living on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

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Upcoming events

October

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Final Whistle Weekend | 10:00AM-06:00PM

Time is running out to move by the end of the year! Have a roster of homes you've been eyeing? Now is your chance to visit any of our communities to tour move-in ready homes that are eligible for end-of-year savings.

Location: 9216 Optimist Way Palmetto, FL 34221

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Community location & sales center
Southpointe

Southpointe
M/I Homes
9216 Optimist Way, Palmetto, FL 34221

941-***-****

Sales Agent

Ashley See

Hours

Mon 12pm-6pm; Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-6pm


Available homes

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Price

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor plans (12)

Opal floor plan

Opal

From $279,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,489 SqFt
  • Floor plan
Pearl floor plan

Pearl

From $304,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,680 SqFt
  • Floor plan
Impeccable floor plan

Impeccable

From $329,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,530 SqFt
  • Floor plan
  • Single family home
Independence floor plan

Independence

From $359,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,827 SqFt
  • Floor plan
  • Single family home
Innovation floor plan

Innovation

From $387,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 2,134 SqFt
  • Floor plan
  • Single family home
Panama floor plan

Panama

From $399,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,933 SqFt
  • Floor plan
  • Single family home
Celebration floor plan

Celebration

From $405,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 2,273 SqFt
  • Floor plan
  • Single family home
Cocoa floor plan

Cocoa

From $409,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 2,112 SqFt
  • Floor plan
  • Single family home

Quick move-ins (39)

9104 Leeward Drive (Opal)

9104 Leeward Drive (Opal)

$283,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,489 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9124 Leeward Drive (Opal)

9124 Leeward Drive (Opal)

$289,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,489 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9208 Leeward Drive (Opal)

9208 Leeward Drive (Opal)

$289,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,489 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9212 Leeward Drive (Opal)

9212 Leeward Drive (Opal)

$289,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,489 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9120 Leeward Drive (Opal)

9120 Leeward Drive (Opal)

$294,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,489 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9112 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

9112 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

$299,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,680 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9034 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

9034 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

$307,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,680 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9026 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

9026 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

$309,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,680 SqFt
  • Quick move-in


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Community location & sales center

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Amenities

Community & neighborhood

Local points of interest

  • Downtown St Pete
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Bunker Hill Vineyard and Winery
  • Little Manatee State Park
  • University Town Center
  • Moccasin Wallow Golf Club
  • Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
  • Bradenton Beaches
  • Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
  • Bradenton Yacht Club
  • Fort De Soto Park

Health and fitness

  • Pool

Community services & perks

  • Playground

Schools near Southpointe

Manatee County Public Schools

Public High School

GreatSchools
rating
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Palmetto High School

Grades 9 to 12

941-723-4848

1200 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, 34221


Class ratio
1:22

Enrollment
2100

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Builder details

M/I Homes

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M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 50 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein, and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we’ve fulfilled the dreams of more than 170,000 homeowners, and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders.


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