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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 - 3,662 Sq Ft
  • 25 Quick move-ins
  • 12 Floor plans

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Fixed interest rate

Summer Savings With a Great Rate

Enjoy a 3/2/1 buydown with first-year rates as low as 1.875% Rate* / 4.9249% APR* on a 30-year fixed FHA loan offered through M/I Financial, LLC, when you make your move to Coasterra or Southpointe this summer. This offer runs through 09/18/2026.

Fixed interest rate

4.875% RATE* / 5.644% APR* FHA 30-Year Fixed Loan

Secure a 4.875% RATE* / 5.644% APR* FHA 30-Year Fixed loan offered through M/I Financial, LLC for a limited time on select Quick Move-In homes.

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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

August

22

Summer Tours: Brand-New Homes in Sarasota & Man... | 10:00AM-06:00PM

Join us for Summer Tours and explore a handpicked selection of beautifully designed Quick Move-In homes in communities across Manatee and Sarasota counties. Our brand-new construction homes offer modern layouts, flexible living...

Location: 9216 Optimist Way Palmetto, FL 34221

August

23

Grand Opening at Seaire | 12:00PM-03:00PM

Join us for a fun-filled day of beautiful new homes, complimentary food, sweet treats, and exciting giveaways! Enjoy delicious bites from the Melt Machine Gourmet Grilled Cheese Food Truck and refreshing drinks from Bev's Dirty...

Location: 9216 Optimist Way Palmetto, FL 34221

August

30

Kickoff Cookout at Grand Park | 12:00PM-03:00PM

Looking for weekend plans? Join us at Grand Park, Sarasota's newest community, for an afternoon of food, drinks and football fun. Enjoy favorites from The Melt Machine Food Truck, sip on specialty beverages from Bev's Dirty Sod...

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

888-***-****

Sales Agent

Alexa Curbelo

Hours

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


Available homes

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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 (29)

9104 Leeward Drive (Opal)

9104 Leeward Drive (Opal)

$283,999 $299,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,489 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9034 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

9034 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

$307,999 $317,999

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

9026 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

$309,999 $319,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,680 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9112 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

9112 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

$314,999

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,680 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9116 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

9116 Leeward Drive (Pearl)

$324,999

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,680 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9217 Optimist Way (Opal)

9217 Optimist Way (Opal)

Model home

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,489 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
9213 Optimist Way (Pearl)

9213 Optimist Way (Pearl)

Model home

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,680 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
8932 Optimist Way (Impeccable)

8932 Optimist Way (Impeccable)

$369,414

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2 Gr
  • 1,534 SqFt
  • Quick move-in
  • Single family home


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Amenities

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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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