Holly Mcdonald, real estate agent in Costa Mesa License active & verified
Real estate agent · Costa Mesa, California

Holly Mcdonald

Agent, Compass Newport Beach ·15+ years experience ·CA DRE #01892567

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
46
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 1,441 Costa Mesa-area agents
$54.7M
closed sales volume
$820K median sale price
99.8%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 99.4%
21%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 26%
Holly Mcdonald is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01892567) with Compass Newport Beach in Costa Mesa, CA, with 46 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $820,000 and an average 37 days on market on listings (18 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Costa Mesa than 99% of the 1,441 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Holly

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Holly McDonald is a Realtor with DRE# 01892567 affiliated with Compass, holding over 15 years of experience and a background in television. She is a Boston University graduate who hosts a lifestyle TV show and specializes in building meaningful connections with clients.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Client testimonials describe Holly as professional, patient, and responsive, with one client noting she found them a house in their desired neighborhood. Another review highlights her honesty and ability to handle both the sale of a home in Westminster and a purchase in Riverside. A third testimonial praises her knowledge and responsiveness during a complex escrow process for a first-time home purchase.

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Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

21 2023 18 2024 24 2025 18 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Holly's transactions vs the Costa Mesa market

$746K $820K $1.1M mkt $1.5M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Holly represents

81 total closed sides, 2023–2026

43 seller-side (53%) 38 buyer-side (47%) + 36 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
37
18 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
6
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
81
incl. 36 leases

Where Holly sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

92626
Costa Mesa
Sales14
Median price$810K
DOM vs ZIP median57 vs 17
92627
Costa Mesa
Sales7
Median price$1.1M
DOM vs ZIP median31 vs 22
92646
Huntington Beach
Sales3
Median price$720K
DOM vs ZIP median53 vs 15
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
91761 Ontario 2 $808K
92867 Orange 2 $1.1M
92869 Orange 2 $1.5M
92647 Huntington Beach 1 $839K 60
92630 Lake Forest 1 $1.5M
92660 Newport Beach 1 $5.1M
92870 Placentia 1 $1.0M
90802 Long Beach 1 $435K
90807 Long Beach 1 $889K

Questions to ask Holly in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Your listings average 37 days on market vs the 19-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  2. Your typical sale is $820K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  3. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Costa Mesa agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Holly Mcdonald 46 $820K 37 99.8% 21%
Diane Tine 6 $820K 90 96.3% 67%
Matthew Ettlin 4 $820K
Missy Finlay 7 $818K 22 99.5% 0%
Bryan Hill 30 $815K 44 99.4% 26%
Danielle Owens 15 $810K 18 101.0% 0%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Holly Mcdonald sold?

Holly Mcdonald has 81 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 46 in the last 24 months (43 representing sellers, 38 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Holly Mcdonald work in?

Holly Mcdonald's closed sales have a median price of $820,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $746,000 and $1,088,000.

Is Holly Mcdonald's license active?

Holly Mcdonald holds an active California DRE license (#01892567). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Holly Mcdonald's reviews say?

Client testimonials describe Holly as professional, patient, and responsive, with one client noting she found them a house in their desired neighborhood. Another review highlights her honesty and ability to handle both the sale of a home in Westminster and a purchase in Riverside. A third testimonial praises her knowledge and responsiveness during a complex escrow process for a first-time home purchase.

Holly McdonaldCompass Newport Beach · Costa Mesa, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-09-05 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Holly's career may predate it