Lake Chelan, WA relocation guide
Moving to Crescent Bar, WA
$563,600Median home value
Grant CountyArea
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About Crescent Bar
Crescent Bar is a tiny resort community on the Columbia River in Grant County, built around a private marina and island park. With about 270 residents, it is almost entirely a second-home and vacation community of riverfront houses and condos. Summer is all about boating, swimming, and waterskiing on the Wanapum Pool reservoir.


Home prices in Crescent Bar
The median home value in Crescent Bar is $563,600.
Top places in Crescent Bar
- Crescent Bar Marina — the private marina at the heart of the community.
- Crescent Bar Island Park — the island recreation area with beaches.
- Columbia River (Wanapum Pool) — boating and waterskiing from town.
- Gorge Amphitheatre — the famous concert venue across the river, ~15 minutes east.
- Quincy — the nearest town with groceries, about 15 minutes east.
Commuting from Crescent Bar
- Quincy is ~15 minutes east via WA-28.
- Wenatchee is about 45 minutes north.
- No transit; driving is the only option.
Crescent Bar FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crescent Bar, WA?
The median home value in Crescent Bar is $563,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Crescent Bar, WA?
Quincy is ~15 minutes east via WA-28.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.