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A private island community on the Columbia River — recreation property unlike anything else in Grant County.
Crescent Bar is a small resort community tucked into a bend of the Columbia River between Quincy and George, about 20 miles northwest of Moses Lake. It sits on a sandy peninsula — nearly an island — surrounded by water on three sides, with basalt cliffs rising behind it. It's one of the more unusual pieces of real estate in Central Washington.
The community has around 200 lots, a mix of single-family cabins, manufactured homes, and small condos. Most owners use it seasonally — summers on the river, weekends in the shoulder seasons. A handful of people live there year-round, though the commute to anywhere meaningful makes that a deliberate lifestyle choice.
There's a small marina, boat launch, tennis courts, a golf course, a restaurant open in-season, and direct beach access. The Columbia here is wide and calm, which makes it popular for waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skis, and swimming.
This is the most important thing to understand before writing an offer at Crescent Bar. Some parcels are fee simple — you own the land outright. Others are on long-term ground leases, meaning you own the structure but lease the underlying land from a third party. That distinction affects your financing options, your exit, and your long-term costs significantly.
Conventional lenders often won't touch leasehold parcels, or will require significant down payments. Make sure you know exactly what you're buying before you fall in love with a place. I'll pull the title details upfront on any property we look at together.
Flood zone matters here. Because Crescent Bar sits in the Columbia River floodplain, FEMA designations vary by parcel. Some properties require flood insurance; others don't. Run the FIRM map before you commit, and budget for flood coverage if needed — it adds to your carrying cost.
Crescent Bar is recreation property, which means pricing reflects what it costs to have a place on the river — not square footage or finishes. Entry-level condos and manufactured homes start in the low $200s. Nicer cabins with boat slips or premium river views can run $500K–$700K. Vacant lots (fee simple) have sold anywhere from $80K to over $200K depending on position and HOA situation.
Compared to a Lake Chelan condo or a place on Lake Roosevelt, Crescent Bar is still a relative value. That said, it's not a starter market — carrying costs between HOA dues, utilities, and potential flood insurance add up, so run the full picture before you decide.
Whether it's a summer cabin, a boat-friendly getaway, or an investment property with rental upside — I can help you figure out what makes sense at Crescent Bar.
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