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Vanessa McDonald

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
About Vanessa
Vanessa understands that finding the perfect property is about more than just the physical space; it's about embracing the community and lifestyle that come with it. 

Vanessa’s commitment to understanding the nuances of the New York City market has earned the trust of an extensive network of investors and discerning buyers who rely on her judgment, integrity, and execution. She is often backed by those who see real estate not just as a purchase, but as a calculated financial decision—clients who return to her trust her to translate opportunity into outcome.

She brings a uniquely strategic approach to the table, combining market intelligence with the ability to move conversations forward. Vanessa doesn’t just open doors—she reads the room, interprets motivation, and builds clarity in moments that matter most.

Whether partnering with investors evaluating dollars-per-square-foot or first-time buyers stepping into the market, her foundation is the same: trust earned through consistency, transparency, and results delivered. In a city full of variables, Vanessa is the steady voice her clients lean on to turn the complex into the actionable—and to turn viewers into closers.

Beyond her real estate career, Vanessa maintains balance through hiking, sports, and a passion for photography that allows her to capture meaningful moments. She fuels her curiosity through travel and continuous personal growth. Vanessa also believes in giving back, dedicating her time to regular volunteer work and community initiatives that have played an important role in shaping her path and values.

Vanessa McDonald’s Transactions

Past Sales
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window

$4,400,000

3
Bedrooms
1,974
Square Feet
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor

$4,050,000

4
Bedrooms
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a window

$3,880,000

4
Bedrooms
2,755
Square Feet
a living room with furniture and a potted plant

$3,875,000

4
Bedrooms
2,730
Square Feet
a room with furniture and a large window

$3,375,000

5
Bedrooms
3,700
Square Feet
$3,125,000 | 42 Ann Street, Unit 5 | Financial District

$3,125,000

3
Bedrooms
2,708
Square Feet
a living room with furniture and a large window

$2,150,000

2
Bedrooms
1,414
Square Feet
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window

$2,000,000

3
Bedrooms
2,300
Square Feet
a view of a dining room with furniture and a potted plant

$1,625,000

1
Bedrooms
1,333
Square Feet
a balcony with furniture and city view

$1,500,000

2
Bedrooms
866
Square Feet
a living room with furniture and a potted plant

$1,400,000

2
Bedrooms
925
Square Feet
a living room with furniture ceiling fan and a rug

$1,295,000

1
Bedrooms
1,204
Square Feet
$1,280,000 | 119 Fulton Street, Unit 6A | Financial District

$1,280,000

2
Bedrooms
1,471
Square Feet
a living room with furniture and a large window

$1,250,000

1
Bedrooms
784
Square Feet
a view of living room with stainless steel appliances granite countertop furniture and a view of living room

$1,235,000

2
Bedrooms
1,350
Square Feet
a living room with furniture and a potted plant

$1,130,000

2
Bedrooms
$1,075,000 | 90 William Street, Unit 16H | Financial District

$1,075,000

2
Bedrooms
1,096
Square Feet
$908,000 | 134 West 80th Street, Unit 4F | Upper West Side

$908,000

1
Bedrooms
Past Rentals
$30,000 | 50 West 66th Street, Unit 6E | Upper West Side

$30,000

3
Bedrooms
2,488
Square Feet

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

$14,995 | 114 West 17th Street, Unit 5F | Chelsea

$14,995

3
Bedrooms
2,500
Square Feet
$11,000 | 143 W 4th St, Unit 2F | Greenwich Village

$11,000

4
Bedrooms

143 W 4th St, Unit 2F

Greenwich Village

a living room with furniture and a large window

$8,995

2
Bedrooms
1,724
Square Feet
$8,500 | 280 Park Avenue South, Unit 26A | Flatiron

$8,500

2
Bedrooms
1,266
Square Feet
$8,050 | 145 W 4th St, Unit 5 | Greenwich Village

$8,050

3
Bedrooms

145 W 4th St, Unit 5

Greenwich Village

$7,500 | 101 Warren Street, Unit 840 | TriBeCa

$7,500

1
Bedrooms
979
Square Feet
$7,300 | 145 West 4th Street, Unit 2 | Greenwich Village

$7,300

3
Bedrooms
$7,000 | 143 West 4th Street, Unit 2R | Greenwich Village

$7,000

3
Bedrooms
30' x 96'
lot size
$6,995 | 258 Broadway, Unit 6B | TriBeCa

$6,995

3
Bedrooms
$6,000 | 94 University Place, Unit 4 | Greenwich Village

$6,000

1
Bedrooms
40' x 27'
lot size
$6,000 | 143 West 4th Street, Unit 3FE | Greenwich Village

$6,000

2
Bedrooms
$5,700 | 1325 5th Avenue, Unit 6C | Harlem

$5,700

3
Bedrooms
1,332
Square Feet
$5,700 | 143 West 4th Street, Unit 1FE | Greenwich Village

$5,700

2
Bedrooms
30' x 96'
lot size
$5,500 | 94 University Place, Unit 3 | Greenwich Village

$5,500

1
Bedrooms